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Saturday 9th July
Saturday at lavenham falconry was a very busy day, working on the tractor after having guests for an experience, the usual team worked really well 7 birds flown and did really well… Stella the Eagle worked really well as usual, and the guests really enjoyed their time with us.. Philip Spraggins(china) took some really good photos for us and will …
Monday 4th July
Monday has been a very busy day for us here at lavenham falconry,cutting grass,cleaning the perches and exciting working with Boris our new Russian steppe Eagle. Its clear to see not much has been done with him in the past and he is like a sponge soaking up everything were teaching him. Boris is now flying approx 50yrds from perch …
Wednesday 13th July
Hi to everyone from Lavenham falconry in Suffolk, Today we spent the afternoon at Hedingham Castle, and another lovely day although it was a little overcast as the experience continued.And again Gizmo gained height today and pitched at over 80ft and circled over the guests for approx 1 minute. For the first time today we introduced Boris the Russian steppe …
Monday 11th July
Monday was spent on flying experiences at the Castle,Everyone enjoyed their day and the weather was great!! Working in the beautiful grounds is fantastic and we are so lucky to have the opportunity to work here. Gizmo the barn owl was brilliant and obedient to the glove,although he did range out a little but returned once called.
Sunday 10th July
We have been very busy at lavenham Falconry this past few days with training Boris and working with the falcons. This year we bred some Peregrines and imprinted a male for next year for displays. Sunday we were visited by Paul and his wife in the morning and Mark and his wife in the afternoon to spend time with the …
Friday 8th July
Friday at lavenham falconry we spent the day working on our site and flying Boris to try and build his stamina.Harry Charles 3.5 yrs helped repairing the fence and a lesson learnt dont give a 3.5 yr old a spirit level and a hammer. Saturday i spent an hr putting right harrys work!! The guests who spent saturday with us …
Thursday 7th july
This morning we had the pleasure of meeting Mr & Mrs Hyham and Mr & Mrs Tracey for an experience at lavenham. Weather was great in the morning but the heavens opened up in the late afternoon.All the birds proformed well and we managed to exercise Boris twice during the day, Progress with Boris is steadily continuing and flying from …
Wednesday 6th July
Hi Everyone, Today we spent 4hrs on our site with two wildlife photographers working with some of our birds. I asked Chris, one of the lads how many pics he had taken and he replied 1500 images at the time!! OMG!!! The rain held off and it turned out to be a pretty good day.When i get a few copies …
Tuesday 5th July Hedingham Castle
today we were at hedingham castle running a half day experience by the lake with 3 flying and 3 participating guests its so beautiful, on the team today was Gadget,Gizmo the barn owls,Ruby the superior Harris Hawk Ezme the scops and Basil and stella the eagles, fun packed non stop flying with a cuppa tea and biscuits at break time …
Sunday 3rd July
This past week we have been spending alot of time with one of our new Eagles, Boris the Russian steppe. His flying is becoming stronger every day with a varied diet of chicks,rat,hamster and guineapig to give him extra energy. Hopefully his flying will improve and with confidence fly more and more to the fist from perches. We will keep …