Courses leading to this Award are available with tuition on a one to one basis.
Choose from an intensive 3 day course for the experienced Falconer, a 5 day course for a beginner or take hourly lessons to suit your needs. Please email [email protected] for available dates and prices.
“This award has been developed by Lantra Awards with the assistance of falconers throughout the UK , who have helped to define the body of knowledge and practical skills required. It is a formal award intended for those who are new to falconry, or those who wish to keep Raptors and/or Owls. This Award is approved by the Hawk Board and is administered by Lantra Awards .
The Award assumes that candidates have no previous knowledge or experience and covers all aspects up to Flying to the fist’; after which the raptor can be flown free and taken hunting. Therefore, falconry, in this context, does not mean hunting with birds of prey, although subsequent modules could cover this. Further Awards in respect of more advanced husbandry, breeding and falconry may be introduced later so as to provide a progression path for candidates.
The award is granted to those candidates who are able to demonstrate an understanding of the relevant background knowledge, and those practical skills necessary to keep a Bird of Prey in a healthy and happy condition. The Award consists of two units:
Unit 1 Bird of Prey management and husbandry
Module 1 Housing
Module 2 Hygiene
Module 3 Feeding and food preparation
Module 4 Health
Module 5 Species suitability and legislation
Unit 2 Basic Falconry techniques
Module 6 Purchasing your first bird
Module 7 Essential equipment
Module 8 Picking up and carrying
Module 9 Feeding and manning
Module 10 Weighing and weight management
Module 11 Flying to the fist.”