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The Hawk Conservancy Trust
Charity No: 1092349 - Company No: 4304161
Sarson Lane, Weyhill, Andover, Hampshire. SP11 8DY, UK
Tel: +44 (0) 1264 773850.   Fax: +44 (0) 1264 773772.   Email info@hawkconservancy.org
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Photographic Days

Testimonials from previous customers.
Great Grey Owl Molly takes a break on an unused tripod
Great Grey Owl Molly takes a break on an unused tripod
picture by Philip Jefferies
Birds of prey make brilliant photographic subjects, and the Hawk Conservancy Trust can cater for both the professional and enthusiastic amateur on our photographic days.

Each day consists of three main components. Firstly, the opportunity to enter aviaries of the less nervous birds, to photograph them without the obstruction of wire. Secondly, birds on perches or blocks can be held by the Falconer to provide a suitable portrait picture. Finally, background or setting shots with British raptors being placed in trees or hedgerows in Reg’s Downland Meadow, providing a countryside setting.

There is a wide variety of species available for photography including owls, eagles, falcons and vultures.

There will also be the opportunity to take some shots of flying birds during our 2pm Valley of the Eagles display where eagles, kites and vultures fill the sky.

Each day is limited to a maximum of 10 people (16 years and over), and will start at 10am finishing at 5pm.

You will be looked after by 2 experienced members of staff, who will be on hand to set up shots of a variety of indigenous, and non indigenous species.

Lunch, tea and coffee are included in the cost with lunch being taken on the balcony of our corporate room, where guests will have a bird’s eye view of the Trust’s 11:45am flying display (subject to corporate booking of the Griffon Rooms).

Tawny Owl photographers and bird Tawny Owl
Tawny Owl amongst the cowslips
Photo by Alan Berzins
Every effort is made to arrange
that perfect shot
and you sometimes get some
amazing close-ups!
Photo by Colin Cross

If you have any special dietary needs, please let us know beforehand.

Please note that only the person booked on these days may attend. Any person not booked on the day will be admitted at 10:00am when the park opens to the public, and normal admission prices will apply.

The following dates are available for Photographic days during 2010:

16th May, 20th June, 14th July, 9th and 27th September.

** Please note your place must be pre-booked. These days are very popular and are often booked several months in advance. Therefore, please book early to avoid disappointment.**

The cost of the Photographic Day is £130.00 per person for the day.

Gift vouchers are available for these days, as for all of our special days, and can also be purchased from our online Ticket Shop.

All items ordered will be dispatched by First Class post within 2-3 days of your order. However if your order is urgent we can arrange special (next day) delivery at extra cost. Please add this postage option to your purchase.

**Please read the Booking Conditions before booking your day or Gift Vouchers.**