Raptor Quest - 5 day certification journey
Raptor Quest: 5-Day Certification Journey
This comprehensive course offers an in-depth look into the world of birds of prey, covering their species, care, management, and handling. It's perfect for beginners, those interested in keeping birds of prey, or experienced falconers looking to enhance their skills and earn a recognized award. Our extensive collection of birds allows us to share our passion and expertise with fellow enthusiasts.
Course Overview:
- Bird of Prey Management: Learn about the care and management of these magnificent creatures.
- Safety: Understand safety protocols for both the bird and the falconer.
- Creance Line Use: Master the use of a creance line.
- Falconry Equipment: Get familiar with essential falconry equipment.
- Transporting Birds: Learn the best practices for transporting birds.
- Falconer’s Knot: Practice tying the falconer’s knot.
- Building Trust: Develop a bond of trust between bird and falconer.
- Weight and Food Management: Manage the bird's weight and diet.
- Training: Train your bird to return to the glove and use a transmitter.
Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate provided by our training provider Raptor Awards.
Raptor Award Certification Units:
Keeping a Bird of Prey:
- C1: Accommodation and Equipment
- C2: Feeding and Nutrition
- C3: Monitor and Maintain Health
- C4: Catching, Restraining, and Moving
- C5: Legislation
Training a Bird of Prey:
- C6: Species Characteristics and Types
- C7: Furniture and Equipment
- C8: Initial Training, Manning, and Weight Management
- C9: Free Flying Your Bird of Prey
The Raptor Awards is a nationally and industry recognized certification, designed to educate participants on ensuring high welfare standards when keeping and training birds of prey.
Schedule:
- 10:30am: Basic falconry skills – behind the flying
- 12:30pm: Lunch
- 1:00pm: Basic falconry field craft and flying
- 3:00pm: Photo opportunities and goodbyes
Details:
- Duration: 4 hours
- Availability: Monday – Sunday
- Minimum Age: 8 (Under 16s must be accompanied by a full-paying adult; we cannot certify under 16s, but an attendance certificate can be provided)
Duration: 5 days
Maximum 4 people
Minimum age 16
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Raptor Quest: 5-Day Certification Journey
This comprehensive course offers an in-depth look into the world of birds of prey, covering their species, care, management, and handling. It's perfect for beginners, those interested in keeping birds of prey, or experienced falconers looking to enhance their skills and earn a recognized award. Our extensive collection of birds allows us to share our passion and expertise with fellow enthusiasts.
Course Overview:
- Bird of Prey Management: Learn about the care and management of these magnificent creatures.
- Safety: Understand safety protocols for both the bird and the falconer.
- Creance Line Use: Master the use of a creance line.
- Falconry Equipment: Get familiar with essential falconry equipment.
- Transporting Birds: Learn the best practices for transporting birds.
- Falconer’s Knot: Practice tying the falconer’s knot.
- Building Trust: Develop a bond of trust between bird and falconer.
- Weight and Food Management: Manage the bird's weight and diet.
- Training: Train your bird to return to the glove and use a transmitter.
Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate provided by our training provider Raptor Awards.
Raptor Award Certification Units:
Keeping a Bird of Prey:
- C1: Accommodation and Equipment
- C2: Feeding and Nutrition
- C3: Monitor and Maintain Health
- C4: Catching, Restraining, and Moving
- C5: Legislation
Training a Bird of Prey:
- C6: Species Characteristics and Types
- C7: Furniture and Equipment
- C8: Initial Training, Manning, and Weight Management
- C9: Free Flying Your Bird of Prey
The Raptor Awards is a nationally and industry recognized certification, designed to educate participants on ensuring high welfare standards when keeping and training birds of prey.
Schedule:
- 10:30am: Basic falconry skills – behind the flying
- 12:30pm: Lunch
- 1:00pm: Basic falconry field craft and flying
- 3:00pm: Photo opportunities and goodbyes
Details:
- Duration: 4 hours
- Availability: Monday – Sunday
- Minimum Age: 8 (Under 16s must be accompanied by a full-paying adult; we cannot certify under 16s, but an attendance certificate can be provided)
Duration: 5 days
Maximum 4 people
Minimum age 16
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