by Denise Disharoon | Aug 14, 2024 | falconry classes, owl encounter, Owls, Sky Falconry
It has been two years this August since Tig, our Great Horned Owl, joined the team at Sky Falconry. Though we have worked with owls in the past, he is the first official owl member of our family. He has undergone quiet the transformation and it has been amazing to...
by Denise Disharoon | Feb 13, 2024 | falconry school, Sky Falconry, things to do San Diego, wildlife conservation, wildlife san diego
Tis’ the season for love! Mating and nesting season is upon us here in many parts of the country. Keep your eyes to the sky and you are likely to see Red-tailed Hawks flying in unison with dramatic aerial displays, part of their courting ritual. Some raptors already...
by Denise Disharoon | Nov 17, 2023 | Falconry, falconry classes, falconry school, Sky Falconry
On November 16, 2010, falconry was inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The definition of falconry is the taking of quarry in its natural habitat with a bird of prey, along with their training and care. The types of...
by Denise Disharoon | Oct 27, 2023 | Falconry, falconry classes, owl encounter, Sky Falconry
The elusive Great Horned owl, Bubo virginianus, is one of the most common owl species in North America. Their distinct feather pattern and coloring allows them to camouflage themselves against tree bark and blend seamlessly. Thus, they are often heard more than they...
by Denise Disharoon | Oct 24, 2023 | Falconry, falconry classes, Sky Falconry, things to do San Diego
Our signature class, the Hawk Walk, allows for a unique and intimate window into the innate behaviors of raptors. One of the most unique is to experience them sunbathing. Vitamin D is essential for a healthy bird. All raptors have a uropygial gland at the base of...
by Kirk Sellinger | Jun 22, 2023 | Falconry, Sky Falconry
Time really does fly! Denise Disharoon and Kirk Sellinger, co-founders of Sky Falconry, met through a shared passion for birds of prey, falconry and conservation. Sky Falconry officially launched as Southern California’s premiere falconry school in March of 2013. This...
