
Our Level 1 course will provide you with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to take care of, tame and train a bird of prey in an environment that is practical and safe for both you and the bird.
Level 1 consists of the following detailed theoretical and practical classes covering the following topics:-
History of Falconry
Regional Falconry Birds
Other Birds of Prey used in Falconry
Prey used in different regions
Morphology and Physiology
Falconry Conservation and Rehabilitation
Equipment used in Falconry
Psychology of Birds of Prey
Bird Management and Health
- Housing
- Food
- Monitoring
- Hygiene
- Weight Management
- Diseases
- Medication, First Aid and Veterinary Care
Training of other Birds of Prey
Falconry Training and Techniques
- Taming
- Manning
- Weighing
- Flying to the fist
- Lure Training
- Free Flying
- Conditioning
- Introducing live prey
- Introduction to Hunting and Racing
Once the skills for each of these sessions are marked off in your Log Book, your field time has been recorded and you have passed Written Tests 1, 2 and 3, you will have completed your Level 1 Certification Course and are now considered a Bahrain Falconry School Apprentice.
Certification Course Level 1 Introductory classes are every Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday. The course begins Sunday October 2nd 2016 approximately 2 hours before sunset* at Al Najma Club, Juffair*
Payments are to be made at Meet & Greet session approx 1 week prior to the start of the course. Date, time and venue of Meet & Greet will be confirmed closer to the time.
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* Start time and location of classes is subject to change depending on number of students per class and weather conditions

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