BIRDS OF PREY & FALCONRY IN CHESHIRE AT GAUNTLET BIRDS OF PREY EAGLE & VULTURE PARK
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On all our courses from a one hour taster through to a full day, you will experience handling
and flying a large variety of birds. During the time you spend with us you will meet all
the birds and get the chance to get close to Gauntlet's collection of eagles, owls,
falcons, buzzards, vultures, hawks and kites.
Our experiences include a hawk walk in which we take a team of Harris Hawks out flying freely
through the open countryside, giving you a taste of the essence of falconry.
If you are looking for the ideal present, purchase one of our GIFT VOUCHERS, valid for 8 months.
All vouchers are presented in an A4 folder including all the information needed on the day.
Spectators are welcome to join the experience. The relevant prices are detailed below.
Courses are run 7 days a week, throughout the year.
Why not also buy a Falconry Glove
or Gauntlet Keyring,
a great addition to your gift voucher.
See bottom of page for details.
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"The time you spend at Gauntlet will be a truly memorable occasion, never to be forgotten."
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THE OWL EXPERIENCE.
For owl lovers of all ages. Spend an hour hands on and basic flying tuition with a selection of different owls.
Per Person
£25
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Spectators
pay on the day.
£3.00 Adults
£2.50 Children
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SIMPLY OWLS.
If it's the owls that you love then this is the one for you.
Spend your time handling and flying our beautiful range of owls from all over the world, from the Little Owl to the huge European Eagle Owl,
you get to hold them all.
This is a 2 hour experience that is suitable for all abilities from age 12 upwards.
You will start by meeting the owls in there enviroment and move on to learning, handling and flying these wonderful birds of prey.
Group sizes are no larger than 5. One spectator can be accompanied at a charge of £10 per person.
Refreshments are included on the day.
Per Person
£40
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Per Person
with spectator
£50
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TASTER EXPERIENCE.
A one hour taster course at the centre gives you the opportunity to get close to the owls, buzzards,
kestrels and hawks, giving hands on experience and basic flying tuition. Suitable for budding falconers from 5 to 105.
Per Person
£25
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Spectators
pay on the day.
£3.00 Adults
£2.50 Children
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FAMILY EXPERIENCE.
A private one and a half hour experience designed for the whole family to enjoy together. You will get to handle a great variety of birds from the centre and then take a team of Harris Hawks on a hawk walk.
Per Family
£125
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Maximum
of 5 people.
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HALF DAY EXPERIENCE.
You will spend a morning or afternoon learning the basics of handling and flying a large range of species,
finished off with a Hawk Walk.
Suitable for ages 9 and over.
Duration : 3 Hours
Per Person
£50
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Per Person
with spectator
£65
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FULL DAY EXPERIENCE.
Our most popular course gives you a great introduction into the art of falconry.
Spend the day handling and flying a large range of birds. After lunch, take a walk in the open
countryside with a team of hawks.
Duration : 6 Hours
Per Person
£95
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Per Person
with spectator
£120
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THE ULTIMATE EAGLE ENCOUNTER!!
Get up close and personal with Gauntlet's Eagles!
Our eagle encounter gives you the chance to handle and fly the eagles from the renowned collection here at Gauntlet.
From Batleurs to Bald Eagles, the day is designed to give you a fully hands on encounter with these
most magnificent of birds. To ensure maximum involvement we strictly limit numbers to TWO PEOPLE.
A one-on-one with Gauntlet's Eagles is a uniquely powerful experience and one you will remember forever!
Duration : 6 Hours
Per Person
£195
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Per Person
with spectator
£220
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YORKSHIRE EXPERIENCE.
Join us and our team of Harris Hawks for a two day trip up to Yorkshire to see the birds at their best in a truly stunning location.
Price £190.
Overnight accomodation is an additional £35 per person, based on sharing a twin room, payable at the time.
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FALCONRY GLOVE.
Why not buy one of our quality Falconry Gloves, the perfect addition to your gift voucher.
Your own personal glove to use on the day and for future visits.
Price £25.
Colours will vary
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EAGLE GLOVE.
Our Eagle Glove makes a great gift and is an ideal addition for anyone attending an Eagle Encounter.
With triple layers of leather and extra length this is our most robust and luxurious glove.
Price £30.
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Gauntlet Keyring. £2.99
Postage 50p
Colours will vary.
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