We are in the summer season and the programs are starting early at 7:30 a.m. to beat the summer heat. If you want a falconry experience. You can book now online at www.birdsofprey.net Bienville Plantation awaits.
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The only falconry instruction school in beautiful North Florida. Taught by a falconer with over 35 years experience.
Thursday, July 6, 2017
Sunday, June 18, 2017
Now booking experiences online
We are offering our falconry experiences online. See our website for more information: https://www.birdsofprey.net
Thursday, April 6, 2017
School field trips and programs at Hearthstone Gardens.org
We are offering school field trips and programs. As well as workshops for rangers, park officers, nuisance wildlife handlers, and any one who works out side and likely to encounter an ill or injured bird of prey. Our second local venue that is ideal for school programs in Florida is at Hearthstone Gardens. A lovely wooded native plant gardens. Includes walking trails, a screened building, a 'classroom' facility and of course restroom facilites. www.hearthstonegardens.org.
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
We are now a Raptor Awards International Member
The Hawk Board of the UK is now implementing the Raptor-Awards program. This is an international development course is for aspiring falconers and anyone who works with raptors. We are happy to announce that we are now their first International Member. www.raptorawards.co.uk. It will cover all aspects of raptor housing, husbandry, biology, management and training.
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