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Falcons and Ferrets at the Manor

Posted on 02/03/11

Leicestershire Councty CouncilCommunity Services

2 March 2011

Falcons and Ferrets at the Manor

Bird of prey displays and ferret racing at Donington le Heath Manor House, near Coalville on March 20th 11-4pm.

If you are fascinated by the beauty and power of birds of prey, or want to talk to an expert about them, then Leicestershire County Councils Donington le Heath Manor House is the place to be on Sunday 20th March for this amazing free event.

Experienced Hawkwise falconer, Becky Friar, will be displaying and talking about her impressive array of birds of prey to the Manor house from 11am to 4pm. Becky is an entertaining and informative speaker and she works well with the birds to give a great performance.

All the birds, which include hawks, buzzards, falcons, and owls, can be seen up close, giving some excellent photo opportunities, and some will be flown around the period style gardens. Lucky visitors will be able to experience the thrill of one of the birds flying to them as several of the birds can be handled during the day. Among the birds will be Yorkie, Bosworth Battlefields beautiful little barn owl, who was named by the public last year. To find out more about the birds appearing at the event contact Becky on: hawkwise.falconry@yahoo.co.uk

As well as hunters of the feathered variety, Becky will be bringing her family of ferrets, who although cute looking, are just as effective killers as the falcons and hawks. At Donington, rather than hunting, they will be entertaining the crowds with their pipe-racing ability!

Donington le Heath Manor House was built in the 13th century, but was updated and remodelled by the Digby Family in around 1620 and has been a family home for 700 years. It is now a Leicestershire County Council run museum with a busy schedule of events and exhibitions.

David Luther with a hawk

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