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Guided talk and tour
On entry to the centre you will be given a guided talk and tour about all of our Birds Of Prey on display, as well as the chance to handle some of our hand-reared birds. Suitable for all ages.
School tours
Your school visit will include an educational guided tour and talk about our birds. The children will get to experience a handling session with some of our hand-reared birds. We will then finish with an interactive flying display with our Birds of Prey.
Tuition
For those that wish to take a step into the world of Falconry, we can offer you an insight into procedures, equipment, and training skills we use with our birds.
This is a three-day introductory course designed for those that might wish to own a Hawk, Falcon or Owl of their own one day.
Courses are available between September and April.
Please contact the Bird of Prey Centre on 045-857755 or at [email protected] for more information.
Photography sessions
Please contact the Bird of Prey Centre on 045-857755 or at [email protected] for more information.
The Hawk Walk
Would you like the opportunity to take a leisurely walk in the woods with one of our trained Harris Hawks? Watch as she leaves the treetops to fly to your outstretched glove.
Our Hawk Walks include entry into the Bird of Prey Centre where you will meet a variety of Hawks, Falcons and Owls.
Then it’s off for a walk through the wonderful grounds of Russborough House.
Make sure to bring a camera as there will be photo opportunities galore.
This amazing experience must be pre-booked.
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The Owl Experience
A Hands on Owl Experience for the Owl Lover in your life
Your Owl Experience will start off with an introduction to 12 different species of Owls, learning about their hearing, eyesight, habitat and much more !!
You will then get a chance to handle some of our hand reared Owls , while taking as many pictures as you like.
Then it is off out to our flying area where you will get to fly one of these magnificent creatures and have him/her land on your gloved hand.
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Hawks on the hill
Price: €150 each for first two people and €100 each per person after that.
Available from September to April
The Hawks on the Hill experience is where you get the opportunity to be a falconer for a day.
Morning: Spend time in the Bird of prey Centre familiarising yourself with the techniques and equipment we use while learning how to handle our Hawks safely and confidently.
Lunch: Light lunch provided in local country pub.
Afternoon: Load up the hawks and equipment and then it’s out to the hill to fly our Harris Hawks.
Suitable outdoor clothing and boots essential.
Gift Vouchers Available »Our Tours
Winter Public Tour times
Saturdays and Sundays
1.30pm
2.30pm
3.30pm
Prices:
Adults €9
Children €6
Senior Citizens €7
Suitable for ages 6 and up
We are available for group bookings seven days a week for more information please contact us at [email protected] or 045-857755
Please Note : There will be no daily tours on Saturday the 24th of June.