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CLASSES

Preservation through education
 

Sky Falconry offers everyone the rare opportunity to free fly trained birds of prey to the glove and experience the awe of these majestic predators.

Come as a hands-on participant or observer and learn about raptor biology, conservation and the ancient art of falconry in the Basic Falconry Lesson, a variety of Hawk Walks for more glove time with the raptor, and a Private Raptor Experience for the ultimate in depth class. Enjoy this intimate animal encounter in picturesque settings of Southern California!

Basic Falconry Lesson

Experience the awe of free flying a raptor in the stunning setting of the San Diego Mountains! Participants will be safely guided by our master falconers to experience multiple flights of a hawk gliding across an open field to land gracefully on their glove. We play interactive training games, teaching techniques on how we build agility, strength, and trust with our birds of prey. There is dedicated photo time with stunning mountain backdrops. Photography is also welcomed throughout the experience with ample opportunities for amazing shots​. Class includes an engaging, educational talk on raptor biology, conservation, and history of the ancient art of falconry. This class is great for all ages and offered in small groups at the Sky Falconry Ranch in Alpine September through mid-July.

 

  • Price:  $80 per participant, $40 per Observer
  • Booking fee per reservation $1-$5
  • Duration:  1 hour 15 minutes
  • Times: 8:30am, 10:30am & 1:30pm
  • Age Minimum: 6yrs for participants, all ages for observers.
  • NOTE: Inclusive of those with mobility issues, appropriate for all fitness levels.
  • Gift Certificates Available
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Hawk Walk

The Hawk Walk, our most popular experience, takes guests meandering through oak groves and meadows on our private ranch in the San Diego Mountains with master falconers as your guides. Experience the awe of a hawk dropping from high in the trees and flying hundreds of feet to land gracefully on your glove. Hawk Walks offer the opportunity for a more intimate interaction, more glove time with the hawk and up-close views of innate behavior displays. There is dedicated photo time with stunning mountain and ocean backdrops. Our team photographer is happy to capture amazing shots for you on your camera.  Photography is also welcomed throughout the experience with ample opportunities for amazing photos. The pleasure of partnering with a trained hawk flying free in her natural environment is an unforgettable and awe-inspiring experience!  This class is offered at the Sky Falconry Ranch in Alpine September through mid-July.

 

Owl & Falcon Encounter

Meet the most primitive and mysterious raptor on the planet, the owl, along with one of our fastest flying species, the falcon. Learn about the roles diurnal and nocturnal raptors play in the environment and adaptations each have that set them apart from other birds of prey. See up-close the astounding differences and flight styles of the enigmatic, elusive Great Horned owl next to the agile, sleek Lanner falcon. Participants will glove up and free fly our falcon, having the opportunity to call and cast the falcon from across a field. Experience the awe of the falcon stooping the lure in a magnificent display of aerial acrobatics in a simulated hunt. Students will also see a flight demonstration with the owl, along with time holding him on the glove. We will have ample photo opportunities with both raptor species followed by a Q&A. Offered in small groups and guided by master falconers at the Sky Falconry Ranch in Alpine September through mid-July.

Note: 4 participant minimum to hold The Owl and Falcon Encounter. If you would like to request a date you do not see on the Calendar or there are no attendees on a scheduled event and you would like to book a different class for that time, or if you have our older style .JPG Gift Certificate, please email us at info@skyfalconry.com

Private Hawk Walk

To make your Hawk Walk experience more intimate, book it as a Private Hawk Walk.  Our instructors will take you meandering through beautiful meadows and stunning overlooks of vast wilderness that will be yours alone.  This experience offers a deeper connections with a hawk, more opportunity to have the bird on your glove with close up views of the hawk’s innate behaviors in their natural habitat.  The long flights through old oaks and graceful glides across open fields are awe inspiring. Book it now for the ultimate adventure!  This class is offered at the Sky Falconry Ranch and guided by master falconers in Alpine September through mid-July.

 

  • Price: $550 for two participants, each additional participant $100 and $50 per observer
  • Booking fee per reservation $1-$5
  • Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes, allow 2 hours on premises
  • Times: 8am, 10:30am & 1:30pm
  • Note: We can cater this experience to any fitness level. Flat trail options are available.
  • Age Minimum: 7 yrs for participants and observers
  • Gift Certificates Available
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Private Raptor Experience

For the total raptor experience, Sky Falconry offers you and your guests two hours being immersed in the world of falconry. Our private raptor outing is the only class where we free fly a hawk and a falcon. You can also add on an owl encounter to meet and work with our Great Horned Owl. You will be in awe of the hawks long flights through old oaks, rocks and graceful glides to you across open fields. Experience the falcon flying from your glove to soar on the edge of vast wilderness and returning again. To have a Great Horned Owl so close is mesmerizing.  Go in depth with our instructors to learn about the ancient art of falconry, raptor biology, and conservation. Experience up-close the difference of the species hunting, flight styles and unique adaptations. Our team photographer will capture unforgettable images of you on your camera with stunning mountain and ocean backdrops. There is also ample photo opportunities throughout. This experience is a deeper look into the world of falconry and these captivating birds! This class is offered at the Sky Falconry Ranch and guided by our master falconers in Alpine September through mid-July.

 

  • Price: $650 for two, each additional participant $100 and $50 per observer
  • Add an Owl Encounter $100
  • Booking fee per reservation $1-$5
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Times: 8am, 10:30am & 1:30pm
  • Note: We can cater this experience to any fitness level. Flat trail options are available.
  • Age Minimum: 6 yrs for participants
  • Gift Certificates Available
  • View Frequently Asked Questions/Terms and Conditions