Falconry, once the sport of kings is "the taking of wild quarry in it's natural state and habitat by the means of a trained raptor".


Hi I'm Terry, I'm 25 years old and live in Surrey. I am a self employed removals man, but my passion lies in falconry. When I have enough experience I hope to one day earn my keep from my interest, so that I can fly these birds as much as possible. After much research I am about to embark on the practicalities of falconry, please join me along my way.



I have had an interest in Hawks since childhood, over the years this has grown to an extreme. Having recently been given the long awaited opportunity to train a bird of prey I have decided to document my venture to others interested in the skilful art of falconry. All going to plan in a couple of weeks I will be taking on a Harris Hawk as my first bird. I will let you know the ins, the outs, the highs, the lows, the joys and the pitfalls, of the patient time consuming art.


Harris Hawk

Harris Hawk

Saturday 27 August 2011

Can't wait to be back at Henfold's to see Popeye tomorrow. Shame work gets in the way.
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Thursday 25 August 2011


3rd day feeding from the fist now!









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Monday 22 August 2011

Day 1

www.henfoldbirdsofprey.co.uk

Started manning a Harris Hawk today at Henfold, called Popeye. Sat in a chair for 4.5 hours waiting for him to trust me enough to bend his head and feed off the fist for the first time. No success today,so no food for Popeye. Will try again tomorrow, patience is a virtue.
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Kindly invited back to Henfold after Denbies







                      Perfect end to a perfect day with stunning views as the sun goes down over Henfold.
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Denbies 21/08/2011






Great day at Denbies on Sunday, very entertaining display. Got the chance to hold a common buzzard!
More photos to follow...
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Saturday 20 August 2011

New Page: 'The History of Falconry' just added, please take a look!
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Thursday 18 August 2011

18th August 2011

Denbies Wine Estate, Dorking Surrey, Display by Henfold Birds of Prey this Sunday 21st, 10am-2pm, Free Entry!
www.denbies.co.uk
www.henfoldbirdsofprey.co.uk
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Location: Dorking, Surrey RH5 6AA, UK
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