Hello!
Does anyone have recommendations for a falconry/large birds of prey place to go to in/near London? Thank you in advance!
Posted by
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, USA
16556 posts
Not right off hand BUT I have seen a falconer working his Harris Hawk IN King's Cross Station to chase the pigeons away. My brother and I are birders and recognized the "jingle" of the hawk bells attached to it's legs before we located it visually.
Also saw another falconer with a Harris Hawk working the Cloisters at Canterbury Cathedral.
Posted by
London, UK
575 posts
I just searched “falconry London’ and found several entries, including at Fulham Palace in south-west London, which might be the most convenient
Posted by
UK (London - Chelsea Harbour)
490 posts
Do you want to fly falcons, or are you interested in the rescue aspect of birds/raptors and want to visit a facility and see the birds. Rather different agendas. Can you narrow it down?
Posted by
London and Chester
215 posts
Working falcons aren’t that uncommon in London. We used to have one visit the offices where I used to work once a year. They were used to scare off the magpies that nested on the buildings. I’m not sure how successful they were. One year I had 5 magpies on the window ledge by my desk all taking there first flight. Very disconcerting having 5 pairs of eyes watching your every move!