A Walk on the Wilder Side
Monadnock Falconry offers you the opportunity to take a walk with a Harris’ Hawk and a Master Falconer. In a 60- or 90-minute session, you will spend time in the field with a hunting raptor and watch him fly in to your own fist! Get answers to the questions you’ve always wanted to ask: What makes a bird of prey tick? What ticks him off? What use can he have for a human being trudging along underneath him? Learn about this fascinating family of predators and about the falconers who have worked closely with them through the ages.
Falconry 101 - Hawks in Flight
In this 60-minute lesson, you’ll learn what raptors are all about. How powerful are their eyes? What makes them such good hunters? Why do they come back to the glove? Hands-on instruction in some basic falconry principles, including the opportunity to “catch” a flying bird, is included.
1-4 participants: $200
5-8 participants: $250
Falconry 202 - The Hunting Hawk
In this 90-minute lesson, we’ll go on a ramble through the grounds of The Grouse Woods, giving the hawk time to get into full hunting mode. Along with the basics of Falconry 101, you’ll learn the mechanics of hunting behavior and help beat the brush for possible prey. The transformation of a fluffy, mild-mannered bird into a streak of greased lightning is not to be missed!
1-4 participants: $250
5-8 participants: $300
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“Henry gave a wonderful family program at our library as part of our Summer Reading Program. We couldn't be happier. He was approachable, personable, knowledgeable and had the audience in the palm of his hand the whole time.”
Pelham Public Library
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“My 9-year-old’s main Christmas gift…HIGHLY recommended for anyone of any age interested in raptors or human-animal relationships.”
Jen R.
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"Hunting with a wild animal, experiencing the thrill of a chase, the awe of a raptor landing on your hand--it's unreal. We couldn't recommend this experience more..."
Dana M.
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“Henry is an incredibly knowledgeable instructor with a warm and friendly disposition. My husband and I enjoyed it every bit as much as the kids did.”
Jody M.
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“Such a great experience, both for our kiddo and for us as well. Smiles the whole way through. Henry taught us so much and is such a gentle, wise, sprightly man! We even got to befriend the hawk as it returned from its hunt to our mitts!"
Ryan C.
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"Walking in the woods with a beautiful hawk is a once in a lifetime thing. I can't wait to do it again."
Donna W.
Public Appearances
Monadnock Falconry is committed to raptor-related environmental education throughout New England.
All our programs are free and open to the public.
Check out our calendar for an upcoming event near you.
May 16, 2024 - 6:00 pm - Leach Public Library, Londonderry, NH
May 18, 2024 - 9:30 am and 10:45 am - Children and the Arts Festival,
Peterborough, NH
May 23, 2024 - 6:00 pm - Hurzeler Library, Jefferson, NH
June 29, 2024 - 11:00 am - Jaffrey Public Library, Jaffrey, NH
July 10, 2024 - 10:00 am - Franklin Public Library, Franklin, NH