Dnk Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Off to fly some birds of prey next Tuesday http://www.thefalconrycentre.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burna Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Just down the road from me Dunk. Haven't been there since a school trip! Let me know what you think please, may be worth another visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted June 28, 2017 Author Share Posted June 28, 2017 Will do mate Fingers crossed we get a nice day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Pop in and have a cup of tea with Bunra and his enormous cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burna Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Pop in and have a cup of tea with Bunra and his enormous cat. You're obsessed with big pussy!! What is wrong with you?!?! And I swear you like Bunra better than me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Bunra is more dangerous. I'm drawn to danger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted June 28, 2017 Author Share Posted June 28, 2017 I shall hopefully be heading home via the Swan in Chaddesley Corbett around 13:30 hrs for a spot of lunch and a beer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 That's all I can see !! [video=youtube;wkuo7-sefEQ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted June 28, 2017 Author Share Posted June 28, 2017 Video at the Falconry centre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted June 28, 2017 Author Share Posted June 28, 2017 That's all I can see !! What was the point in posting that ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Have a great time mate, falconry is brilliant fun. Sure you will have an awesome time. Fingers crossed they give you a nice selection of birds. That's all I can see !! That's horrific! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted June 28, 2017 Author Share Posted June 28, 2017 Have a great time mate, falconry is brilliant fun. Sure you will have an awesome time. Fingers crossed they give you a nice selection of birds. /QUOTE] Cheers, you get to fly at least 6 in the 3 hour session inc Kestral, Black Kite, Harris Hawk etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Bullitt Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 That's all I can see !! Jeez, that was brutal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Cheers, you get to fly at least 6 in the 3 hour session inc Kestral, Black Kite, Harris Hawk etc You will have a great time mate. Nice selection, and all great in their own right. Your arm will be aching by the end of the three hours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Bullitt Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Video at the Falconry centre Beautiful birds Dunk, you are going to love it. Hope you manage to get some pictures and video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 I went to a falconry centre a few years back and they had two tame ravens, they were stunningly intelligent and would retrieve coloured balls to command and ALWAYS got the colour they were told to fetch, even when audience members mixed them up and washed them so there was no scent. Corvids are incredible birds. Have a great time, I am down to one eagle owl these days, and he's a sod. Got to face him soon to do some tree trimming in his aviary. Crash helmet, visor and my old karting leathers job, which are, err, a tad tight these days, I don't forget the day he got a grip of my arm and his talons met in it, and he didn't want to let go, brought tears to my eyes I can tell you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted June 28, 2017 Author Share Posted June 28, 2017 Beautiful birds Dunk, you are going to love it. Hope you manage to get some pictures and video. A good friend is coming with me so hopefully we get some photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted June 28, 2017 Author Share Posted June 28, 2017 I went to a falconry centre a few years back and they had two tame ravens, they were stunningly intelligent and would retrieve coloured balls to command and ALWAYS got the colour they were told to fetch, even when audience members mixed them up and washed them so there was no scent. Corvids are incredible birds. Have a great time, I am down to one eagle owl these days, and he's a sod. Got to face him soon to do some tree trimming in his aviary. Crash helmet, visor and my old karting leathers job, which are, err, a tad tight these days, I don't forget the day he got a grip of my arm and his talons met in it, and he didn't want to let go, brought tears to my eyes I can tell you He looks superb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burna Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 I went to a falconry centre a few years back and they had two tame ravens, they were stunningly intelligent and would retrieve coloured balls to command and ALWAYS got the colour they were told to fetch, even when audience members mixed them up and washed them so there was no scent. Corvids are incredible birds. Have a great time, I am down to one eagle owl these days, and he's a sod. Got to face him soon to do some tree trimming in his aviary. Crash helmet, visor and my old karting leathers job, which are, err, a tad tight these days, I don't forget the day he got a grip of my arm and his talons met in it, and he didn't want to let go, brought tears to my eyes I can tell you Wow beautiful! My first ever photo of a bird of prey was of an eagle owl at the very falconry centre Dunk is going to Think I was 9 or 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo11 Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Enjoy, I took my Mrs to a centre near me a few years ago for her birthday and we both absolutely loved it. Great experience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted July 5, 2017 Author Share Posted July 5, 2017 Had a nice day flying Kestrels, various Owls, Harris Hawk and Peregrine Falcons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 Wow that's a bit harsh they made you do it upside down! Glad you enjoyed it mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted July 5, 2017 Author Share Posted July 5, 2017 Wow that's a bit harsh they made you do it upside down! Glad you enjoyed it mate /QUOTE] Sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burna Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 Looks like a good experience Dunk, I'll have to visit the place, amazing how you forget what's on your doorstep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted July 5, 2017 Author Share Posted July 5, 2017 You can do the whole day there and fly a hawk through the woods, also fly the large raptors such as the Golden eagle etc The Peregrine falcon flying routine at the end is rather special I can also recommend the Swan at Chaddesley Corbett, nice place with lovely beer and the food we had was spot on and much cheaper than places i've been to recently in the area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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