Falconry Experience Wales
Falconry experience Wales join Wings Of Wales in the stunning Brecon Beacons, Wales, come join us for a falconry experience
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Wings Of Wales was established in 2015 by conservation photographer and bird of prey handler Lewis Phillips. He has been working in conservation, educating the public and flying birds for over ten years. Lewis has worked alongside many different conservation trusts in Britain and other countries around the world. We aspire to teach people about real issues that affect birds of prey in the wild. Join us for an unforgettable Falconry experience in Wales.
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EXCELLENT Based on 101 reviews Carinared2024-07-19Verified Birds of prey experience My husband and I had a half day birds of prey experience with Lewis, and we both thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. Lewis's knowledge and enthusiasm for the birds and conservation was inspiring. Seeing the birds in their natural environment was amazing. We were honoured to meet Bert, the barn owl, Tracey the harris hawk, Rupert the falcon and the amazing Florence, the white tailed eagle. We would highly recommend this experience with Lewis and his team. Josh H2024-07-05Verified Half day experience Myself and my partner did the half day experience with Lewis and his birds and had the most incredible time! Lewis was amazingly friendly and knowledgeable about the birds and their environment. He is extremely passionate about animal welfare and clearly puts the birds first.We met 5 of his bird team, all unique and interesting.Would highly recommend this experience! Thanks Lewis! Pierre V2024-05-14Verified A unique close up experience We did the half day experience and had a great time with Lewis and his magnificent birds. We had the honour to meet Tracey, Rags, Twizzle, Takora and Bert and loved the natural setting, letting the birds lead the interaction.Lewis shared his passion and knowledge and it was very informative to chat with him about his birds, conservation and education projects.We would absolutely recommend this unforgettable experience! Sue H2024-05-07Verified An Experience to Remember If you want a meaningful bird of prey experience, then do this one! To see and fly the birds in the countryside is special. You get the expertise and undivided attention of Lewis whose passion for conservation and birds of prey is so inspiring. You'll come away with increased respect for and understanding of these magnificent birds. Thanks Lewis - it was truly a morning to remember. mrspeck20142024-03-24Verified Fantastic! Worth every penny. This is a fantastic experience and would recommend to anyone. It is amazing to see and spend time with such fantastic birds within the most amazing landscape. Lewis’ knowledge and experience shines through. It’s not just a ‘show off’ type of experience, you learn so much including the conservation and persecution. The whole experience from start to finish is first class. twoandtwo2023-10-27Verified Excellent Display On 26th October 2023 we visited Raglan Castle whilst on holiday. During our visit we were lucky enough to find that Wings for Wales had a Sea Eagle, Barn Owl and Saka Falcon flying display. The flying display was excellent and conducted from a conservation point of view rather than a falconry sport one which was very interesting and informative beautifully presented. The birds were also on static display which was useful as our family could ask questions about the birds, the adults and children were impressed by the size of the Sea Eagle. An excellent display, thank you. bangsibear2023-09-04Verified Unique experience. Do it! We had such a great half day experience with Lewis! We were a group of three adults and we all had a chance to fly five birds in three locations… a farm, hillside and cemetery. Lewis is a passionate conservationist, so we heard a lot about the issues of wildlife and land conservation. He cheerfully made room in his van for me when I asked to limit my walking. Tom E2023-08-18Verified 60th Birthday Fantastic Day out with Lewis and his Team of Birds. We met Lewis for a Coffee before heading out into the Beacons. Lewis is very knowledgable and was able to explain the history of the birds. He is very passionate and his love for his birds is evident.We had a great day flying the birds that he brought and his company was Superb. Massive Thanks to Wings of Wales andrew e2023-08-18Verified Andrew’s 60th. Undertook the half day experience with Lewis on 17th August.The birds were stunning and we thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to see them fly up close in a picturesque setting.Would highly recommend to anyone. Andrew E2023-08-18Verified 60th birthday. Did the half day experience on 17th August 2023..Thoroughly enjoyed the day with Lewis and the birds in picturesque surroundings.Would highly recommend a visit.
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Falconry experience in Wales
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Ultimate Eagle & Vulture Day
Florence the White Tail plays a large role in public engagement and education, also as an ambassador towards the reintroduction of the species back into Wales.
As the UK,s Largest bird of prey they are very impressive with an 8ft wingspan.
Join us for an unforgettable Falconry experience in Wales.
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£195
Half Day Experience
This is our most popular experience and one that people really love. We meet at the Ty Newyedd Country Hotel for a hot drink before heading to the farm.
At the farm you will have a short introduction to the experience, this will look at husbandry, weight management and diet.
Falconry experience in Wales
Outdoor Experience Specialist of the year award
The award was presented to us from the Corporate Livewire Wales Prestige Awards who recognise small and medium-sized businesses that have proven to be the best in their market over the past 12 months. Join us for an unforgettable Falconry experience in Wales.
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A History Of Falconry
Falconry is recognised by UNESCO for it embodies precise aspects of world cultural heritage and as such should be safeguarded for future generations. The term “Falconry” has the following meaning – The taking of wild quarry in its natural surroundings by trained Hawks. The origins of this noble pastime can be traced back as far as BC to what is now central Iran its wely believed that Falconry originated in the far east records exist from China in BC showing Falcons being given as gifts.
The great Khan as documented in the travels of Marco Polo was known to house many hundreds of Hawks Falcons and Eagles and his hunting retinue comprised of over a thousand men. Falconry entered Europe byway of trade along the Silk Road and by the conquest and wars of the various horse tribes that crossed the steppe in search of plunder Genghis Khan and his Mongol hordes favoured the flight of the Golden Eagle the Goths and Gaul’s were known to practice falconry and this is known from the writings of the Romans during the invasion of northern Europe the peoples we now collectively call Vikings were great traders in Hawks and travelled across the Mediterranean to trade Gyr Falcons with the Arab tribes there are no records of the Celts in Britain practising the sport but Saxon and Viking invasions brought Falconry to our Isles .
Falconry flourished both as a prover of meat for the table and a noble pastime for the landed gentry King Alfred the Great hough besieged by Danes and internal strife still found time to compile a manuscript of Falconry. Prior to and the Norman Invasion Harold visited William in Normandy and they went Hawking together and this is shown in the Bayern Tapestry. The Plantagenet Kings all were follows of the sport and Richard Lionheart took Falconers with him during the suprdsupCrusade to the Holy Land.
In probably the most notable book ever written on Falconry was completed by Frederick who was King of Sicily Holy Roman Emperor and King of Jerusalem this book is still used as a point of reference today. Falconry flourished through the Tudor period with harsh penies imposed on anyone who should harm or steal a Hawk or Falcon as they were deemed to be the property of the king with the development of firearms during the reign of the Stuarts and the subsequent civil war Falconry declined and all Birds of Prey suffered as a result of the upsurge is firearm development and game shooting it was not until the early ’s that Falconry once again started claim its place as the most noble of field sports.
Today falconry is practised throughout the world with great weh and investments in captive breeding and conservation of quarry species being championed by the Gulf States the North American Peregrine nearly brought to extinction by the use of pestices has totally recovered due to the efforts of skilled and dedicated Falconers the advances in captive breeding has brought many species within the scope of the ordinary man todays challenges centre mainly on finding wild places to fly our charges. Falconry faces many challenges both from within due to poor practice lack of training and conservationists who lack understanding in our passion but Falconry will survive it is man’s ultimate with his hunting past and the love of wild creatures .