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Private Hawk Walk Experiences in Northern Ireland

A close and personal encounter with one of nature's most beautiful birds of prey.
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Throughout your Private Hawk Walk, you are welcome to take as many photographs as you wish as a further reminder of a mesmerising experience!

The Harris Hawk is a New World raptor species and one of the only known birds of prey that is known to hunt in groups as routinely within a family unit, similar to the dynamics of wolves. Our Harris Hawks possess a calm and even temperament. They'll happily fly on their own accord and interact safely with people they don't know – thus an excellent choice of bird when they're being handled by you or other members of the public.

This is a close and personal encounter with one of nature's most beautiful birds of prey.

We look forward to meeting you on this magnificent adventure.

Experience Overview

A close and personal encounter with one of nature's most beautiful birds of prey.
45 - 60 mins
1 - 6+ people
This is a private experience
Prices start from £75 for 2 people
Available all year round
Breckinhill Outdoor Activity Centre in Ballyclare, County Antrim
No previous experience with birds of prey is necessary as your Professional Falconer is with you throughout the entirety of your birds of prey experience. We start by providing full instructions on the safety procedures essential for the safe handling and flying of the Harris Hawk. You will have a 'meet and greet' with the Hawk that you will be flying; Before being taken through a safety session on the dos and don'ts of handling this special bird of prey.

Once we've got the serious stuff out of the way, the real fun begins! Throughout your experience, we'll cover many fascinating insights, such as what they hunt and how they go about it. You will be given a glove of your own and help simulate the learning process of a Harris Hawk from the day it arrives.

We then give the Hawk the freedom to fly through the forest, coming back to your fist for food.

Enjoy the aerial display of the bird coming through the branches at speed and possibly through your legs!
Jo (left) pictured with David (right) owners of Hawk Walks NI
See what our happy customers are saying

We've Over 300 5-Star Reviews!

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Went as a family for my husbands 50th birthday, David met us at Tardree Forest Park exactly on time, give us an introduction and off we went! We smiled from start to finish and totally fell in love with Belle the Harris Hawk. David was an absolute gentleman, so knowledgeable and answered all our questions. Do not hesitate to book this amazing experience!

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24/01/2022
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We absolutely loved our Hawk Walk afternoon. It was amazing to be up close to such beautiful birds of prey. David and Joe have incredible knowledge and obviously care so much for the birds. It was such a memorable day. I would highly recommend it to all ages.

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24/01/2022
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We had a fantastic day would highly recommend. David and Jo are very friendly, informative and obviously care alot for their birds. Belle the Harris Hawk seen us through most of our walk and she was amazing to watch. We also got to meet some of the other birds and it was just a brilliant day. We will definitely be back. If you are looking for something to do and love nature please give this ago. Suitable for all ages...

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16/01/2022
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We had an absolutely brilliant time today seeing the different birds of prey. We will definitely be back and will be recommending to everyone we know.

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16/01/2022
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absolutely amazing experience. couldn't recommend it enough!

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15/01/2022
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big thank you to david and his team today.from the get go he made me and my 10 year old daughter very welcome.we flew his harris hawk bell and it was a very unique experience to say the least.we also seen zeus the eagle which i named.and also seen his other birds.thank u very much and i will be booking in for next month.highly recomended folks

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15/01/2022
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I organised a falconry day with David for my boyfriends birthday and we were so impressed! Very exciting opportunity to experience birds of prey at their best. David is clearly a very experienced handler with passion and love for his birds. The birds were in impeccable condition which reflects how well looked after they are. David provides a professional and personal service as well as a great day out guaranteed. Will definitely be back for more and would certainly recommend! 5 stars!

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17/12/2021
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Brilliant morning with David, Jo, Tara and Bell. Lovely to meet people with such passion and enthusiasm in what they do, very informative and interesting listening to David and Jo talking about the Harris Hawk and a real privilege to get up close and personal with Bell! Would highly recommend this experience.

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20/11/2021
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Fantastic family experience walking through the forest with Belle the Harris Hawk this morning. David and Jo, So knowledgeable. Thankyou!

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07/11/2021
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My partner and I the best day today walking through the trees with Belle the Harris Hawk and her highly knowledgeable trainer David. We also got to meet other raptors; a Gyr Falcon, an American Kestrel, an Eagle Owl and Zeus Golden Eagle. Huge thanks again for today. We'll be back!

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05/11/2021
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would absolutely recommend this, Jo and David love their birds and are so informative. we honestly had the best day and can't wait to do it again. such an amazing experience x

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05/11/2021
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Such an amazing experience, thank you for a wonderful day! 🦅

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24/10/2021
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Great experience. Great personality of trainers and guides. David ,Joe and Alice provided best experiences I have ever get. presentation and knowledge of wild life took me to the nature where we belong. Useful information helps me to understand those birds.Strongly recommending to everyone .

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10/10/2021
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Fabulous day..amazing to see such beautiful majestic birds up close. Thank you David & Jo for a great day and wonderful knowledge .

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02/10/2021
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Absolute Amazing experience , for someone who is scared of birds flying around them David & jo makes you feel comfortable and at ease, lovely people. Definitely recommend this experience.

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02/10/2021
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Can not recommend this experience enough. David is so knowledgeable and friendly. Bell 🦅 was just amazing to watch and interact with up close. We will definitely be back to do the longer experience.

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27/09/2021
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A truly fantastic experience getting up so close to these magnificent creatures! Thoroughly enjoyed it and would highly recommend it for anyone!

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19/09/2021
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absolutely brilliant day thanks to David and Jo great hosts and so knowledgable about the birds, an amazing experience from start to finish 😊

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19/09/2021
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Wow...what a fantastic experience seeing these gorgeous birds up close!! Loved every minute & the time just flew by (no pun intended) - I'll definitely have to go back for another visit. David & Jo, you are both brilliant hosts & your dedication to rearing these beautiful creatures is simply amazing. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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19/09/2021
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Had the most wonderful day on Sunday with our group experience at Falconry experiences NI. Loved how up close and personal the experience was and can’t wait to go back and do it again. Great day thank you 😀

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14/09/2021
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Had a fabulous time today as a birthday surprise for my father in law. David and Jo were fantastic hosts, so friendly and welcoming. As for the birds, they were just incredible. Such an informative and fun day. Five star experience, highly recommended and will be back.

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11/09/2021
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One of the best family days out and we haven't seen the kids enjoy themselves as much in a long time. A fantastic experience and we are planning return visits already. David and Jo are great hosts and their relationship with their birds is amazing. We can't recommend it enough 😊

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05/09/2021
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Simply one of our highlights this year. David and Jo are so passionate in what they do and the bond between them and the birds is just amazing to watch. Such a wonderful experience that we will never forget. Thank you David and Jo 😊

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05/09/2021
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We had an absolutely amazing time with Hawk Walks NI. David obviously has such a strong bond with his birds and an encyclopaedic knowledge of all things raptor. This is a definite “must” for children and adults alike. Just “wow”! Thank you so much to all @ Hawk Walks NI for a brilliant day!

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25/08/2021
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A fantastic photographic session with Brian Quinn at Hawk Walks. Super birds and expert narrative about the birds, provided by the Hawk Walks team... Want to go back!!

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14/08/2021
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Had a brilliant afternoon walk with david jo and beautiful belle ❤ it's great to have experiences like this and we should make the most of it I would highly recommend 🤗

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10/08/2021
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Brilliant day out! The birds were amazing and the kids had a great time, definitely recommended to anyone who is thinking of booking

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24/07/2021
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brilliant day loved all the birds a real tonic

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19/07/2021
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Great day out for all the family. Amazing birds and team at Hawk Walks Falconry Experiences N.I. I would highly recommend!

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19/07/2021
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A fantastic afternoon with David and Jo and not forgetting the "Birds"😁 Amazing to see them all up close and hands on. Also great to see the passion & knowledge David and Jo have, keep up the good work in promoting what is a truly spectacular experience👍🦅

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19/07/2021
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could not recommend these guys enough. lovely couple with a very obvious love and passion for all their beautiful Birds. we done the hawk walk today and were completely mesmerised by the info and expierence and will most definitely be back! Thank you so much David and Jo and of course Charlie the most beautiful and ever so intelligent Harris Hawk! 😁

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18/07/2021
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Best experience ever- the knowledge David had of his birds and the pure love that both David and his wife had was amazing! cannot wait to book again!!!!

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17/07/2021
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Great experience and lots learned. Thanks so much. #makingmemories

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13/07/2021
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Absolutely brilliant experience to get up so close to these wonderful birds. David and his wife Jo were fantastic hosts, their passion for falconry and their birds shines through 🦅

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12/07/2021
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Fantastic experience... not just the amazing, powerful birds of prey but the knowledgeable and professional hosts David and Jo. Enjoyed by both adults and children. Would highly recommend! 5 stars

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10/07/2021
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David made our day today in so many ways. So passionate and knowledgeable, an excellent host and guide. And to have him let me deliver an engagement ring courtesy of Charlie, one of his Harris Hawks - words aren’t big or long enough to express my gratitude. Thank you David and Charlie!

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30/06/2021
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Highly recommend, very enjoyable experience.

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28/06/2021
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Had a lovely time doing the hawk walk today, a brilliant experience and will def be booking in the summer to take my boy, the guide and talk is great, thanks v much for the lovely experience, I really enjoyed it

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21/06/2021
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Thumbs up experience from everyone today.. Hawks Walks NI was everything and even more than we were hoping for.. Was a fantastic day out.. The Guys were very welcoming and were great taking the time to introduce us to each bird.. Fantastic hands on experience and cannot wait to revisit in the near future 👍😎🦅 Thank you..

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20/06/2021
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We had the most enjoyable day today on the Hawk walk. I couldn’t recommend this enough, an experience everyone should do at least once. I personally didn’t know what to expect but it blew my mind. Thank you.

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19/06/2021
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brilliant evening with David and Jo on a hawk walk with the very entertaining Charlie. Informative and fun from the outset. thank you Irene, Vicky and Dylan.

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14/06/2021
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What an incredible and wonderful day we had with David and Jo from Hawk Walks NI. Very professional and informative hour spent with the Birds of Prey. Will definitely be going again!

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13/06/2021
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What an experience!! David & Jo are an amazing couple who really care about every bird they have. Their dedication shines through. They are very knowledgeable on this subject & their story is truly one to be heard. I would recommend this to everyone, would suit all ages. The birds are just beautiful & well looked after. They go to different venue's so there should be one near you. Thank you to both of you from all of us. 😊

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12/06/2021
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Fantastic experience that was enjoyed by the whole family. Professional and informative from the first communication right up to our experience on the day. Highly recommended and will be planning a return trip in the future.

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07/06/2021
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Absolutely amazing afternoon with David and Jo 😊 would highly recommend and we will definitely be back ourselves! Both David and Jo are so knowledgeable and passionate and it was brilliant being up close to these amazing birds!!

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05/06/2021
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Just back from meeting Charlie. A fantastic way to spend the morning. David you have a lovely way with Charlie and people. Cant wait for a return visit. T

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03/06/2021
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My family and I did the hawk experience this morning and I have to say it was absolutely fantastic! It was brilliant to be able to handle, feed and watch Charlie fly. An experience none of us will forget! David was fantastic and we learned a lot about Harris Hawks and other birds of prey. I would thoroughly recommend this experience and we will definitely do another one very soon. A great day enjoyed by the whole family. Many thanks David from the McKee’s

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01/06/2021
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A HUGE thank you to David for our Hawk Walk experience on Friday. Such a wonderful surprise for my daughter’s birthday and she loved every second of it. From meeting the peregrine falcon, the golden eagle Zeus, and baby Oracle. Then the star of the show that accompanied us on our walk, cheeky Charlie the Harris Hawk. David is a fountain of knowledge on all things hawk and owl and so easy to listen to. We’ll definitely be back again for the full falconry experience next time 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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31/05/2021
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Brilliant day. Very knowledgable and beautiful place. David and Jo are so friendly and can’t wait to go back. Highly recommend thanks again for today guys 😊

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29/05/2021
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Fantastic experience today, many thanks to David and Jo who were brilliant. Highly recommended this experience and our little falconer in the making can’t wait to come back.

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29/05/2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Will I get to handle a bird on a Hawk Walk Experience?

Yes! On our Hawk Walk Experiences, all particpants will get the opportunity to handle a Harris Hawk.

Can I take photographs?

Of course, but please refrain from using flash photography.

How much does a Private Hawk Walk cost?

The pricing for our Private Hawk Walks are as follows:
1-2 People = £75.00
3 People = £100.00
4-6 People = £120.00
7 People or more = £20 per person

I can't find a date or time that suits me when booking online

If the date and time below is not available, please contact us as we may be able to accommodate your booking preference outside of these hours.

What should I wear on the day?

Please ensure to wear clothing and footwear suitable for wet and potentially muddy terrain.

What age groups can you cater for?

We cater for children from the ages of 5 upwards. Minors are to be accompanied by a consenting parent / guardian aged 18 years or over.

Which birds of prey will I get to see?

On our private Hawk Walk Experience, you'll get to meet a Harris Hawk! These birds of prey can travel at over 100mph!

Can I bring my dog?

For safety reasons, we do not allow dogs to come on any of our experiences.

Are your Hawk Walks suitable for the elderly?

Due to the rugged and natural landscape of the County Antrim locations we conduct our Private Hawk Walks in, we leave this up to you to decide. We'll walk for around 30 minutes of the experience.

Our Art of Falconry experience involves very little walking and may be more enjoyable for those who struggle walking for 30 minutes.

Are your Hawk Walks suitable for wheelchair users?

Due to the rugged and natural landscape of the County Antrim locations we conduct our Private Hawk Walks in, we leave this up to you to decide. We'll walk for around 30 minutes of the experience.

Our Art of Falconry experience involves very little walking and may be more enjoyable for those who struggle walking for 30 minutes.

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