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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 NG5 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>