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WIN A PRIVATE FALCONRY EXPERIENCE<br />

for you and your friends and family<br />

Step into the tranquil surroundings<br />

of Thoresby Park and experience<br />

nature at first hand. Grasp an<br />

unforgettable experience and<br />

knowledge as you delve deeply<br />

into the remarkable world of<br />

Birds of Prey. From Bluebell, the<br />

beautiful and large Great Grey Owl<br />

to Tilly, the small but boisterous,<br />

Kestrel - the team at Hawkeye<br />

host a remarkable and exclusive<br />

experience with their wide range<br />

of birds.<br />

Hawkeye Falconry UK have cared<br />

for birds, both large and small<br />

for over 30 years now. Originally<br />

based in Shropshire, near Ludlow,<br />

the team expanded around 10<br />

years ago to form a second<br />

location, in Nottinghamshire. The<br />

team focus on the conservation of<br />

birds and also provide educational,<br />

entertaining displays at some of<br />

the largest events in the UK.<br />

At the start of the covid pandemic,<br />

like all suppliers and traders<br />

on the show circuit, the diary<br />

cleared of events and did look<br />

sparse. Therefore the team<br />

contacted Thoresby Park, near<br />

Ollerton, to see if they would be<br />

happy for Hawkeye to undertake<br />

experiences. The aim was to<br />

keep the birds enthused with<br />

excitement, to meet and fly to<br />

members of the public, as well as<br />

flying daily at the teams base. Due<br />

to the amazing feedback gathered,<br />

the team are now permanently<br />

undertaking experiences at<br />

Thoresby, in addition to attending<br />

the usual calendar of events.<br />

Alistair, who runs the experiences<br />

at Thoresby, undertakes exclusive<br />

sessions with his personal team of<br />

raptors. The experiences vary in<br />

itinerary and are pre-booked only.<br />

Usually they are undertaken in a<br />

small group of guests with multiple<br />

opportunities to fly the birds.<br />

For a more special encounter,<br />

Private and Family Experiences are<br />

available, meaning the birds are<br />

there just for you. Photography<br />

Workshops are also undertaken<br />

for budding photographers, to<br />

learn a wide range of photography<br />

skills. For the more experienced<br />

photographer, the day provides an<br />

opportunity to refine abilities such<br />

as high-speed photography.<br />

For more information and<br />

dates, please visit www.<br />

hawkeyefalconry.co.uk/<br />

thoresby or call 01584 777299.<br />

WIN A PRIVATE FALCONRY EXPERIENCE<br />

Just answer the following question:<br />

What is the small but boisterous kestrel called?<br />

Answer:..................................................................................<br />

Name:....................................................................................<br />

House no.& Postcode:...........................................................<br />

Email:.....................................................................................<br />

Contact Number:...................................................................<br />

SEND YOUR ANSWERS TO: 5A STANHOPE CRESCENT,<br />

ARNOLD, NOTTINGHAM <strong>NG5</strong> 7AZ<br />

Tick this box if you do not wish to be contacted about future<br />

offers and discounts.<br />

DEADLINE<br />

31 st <strong>May</strong><br />

<strong>2022</strong>

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