Bird of Prey Demonstrations

We attend everything from large Game and Country Fairs to small intimate garden parties.

Whatever the venue or occasion, we always strive to show different styles of flight from gliding through to hovering. We offer the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of nature's best designed predators. Along with some superb opportunities for photography there is much to learn about birds of prey - everything about them has been evolved for a reason and allows them to maintain their status as a top predator.

We can offer a static stand; a marquee for shelter and camouflage netting as a barrier. The birds will be set down on perches with a bath of water & name tags. We have a fabulous team that specialise in birds of prey, so will be on hand to answer anyone's questions about the birds, and to provide flying demonstrations.

Below are some of the common questions we get asked about our demonstrations, but please contact us for further information or to check our availability.

What type of birds will I see in the flying demonstration?

We like to showcase a variety of birds of prey, so we will fly a variation of hawks, buzzards, kestrels, falcons and eagles; they all fly in their own unique way! At demonstrations, these birds will perform a mixture of gliding, soaring, diving, stooping, hovering and even arial catches! Our falcons will chase a lure in excess of 60mph, flying out over trees and other trade stands before finishing in the arena. Our broad wings (buzzards, eagles, kites) often show off by circuiting the arena, in good weather, as well as flying post to post in low flights before landing on the glove for food. Our kestrels will hover within the main arena as well as over crowds, staying perfectly still before pouncing on their food.
What happens if the weather is bad?

We try our best not to let weather get in the way of our demonstrations, birds are well equipped to fly in light to moderate rain, so as long as the rain isn't too heavy (and people are brave enough to watch) we will still be out flying! We provide our birds their own shelter, so the rain will not affect our static stand. In very rare cases, extreme gusts/winds or torrential, non-stop rain, we may not be able to fly our birds. This is very unusual and can only be decided on the day. In this case, we will discuss the weather with the event organisers and try to arrange alternative display provisions.
Can you tell me more about your flying demonstrations?

Generally, our flying demonstrations are flexible to adapt to the timings of your event, and can be anywhere from 20 minutes to 45 minutes! Depending o the length of time, we can fly up between 2-5 different birds. If you would like more than one demonstration, let us know at the earliest convince so we can ensure we bring enough birds with us who are happy to show off to the crowds!
What do you require for your static stand?

Depending on your request and number of demonstrations, we supply stands that are either 6m, 8m or 14m in length and 4m in depth. We supply our own netted border to keep our birds safe and bring our own perches and name tags for our birds. We also require access to a supply of clean, fresh water for our birds to have access to drink or bathe in if they wish.
How do I book you in?

Contact us directly at info@fensfalconry.co.uk, with all the information for your event, for a price quote. If you're ready to book us straight away, accept this quote and we can send over all relevant forms. Please note, we are in extreme high demand in the Spring/Summer months, so bookings will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Any questions, get in touch.