Thank you for considering booking a Hawk Walk with Talons! A Bird of Prey Experience.

As you know from web site, the Hawk Walk is an educational, exciting and interactive program where you get to fly with the hawks. Please review the Hawk Walk Do's and Don'ts below before booking.

The DO'S:
DO bring a camera, BOTH STILL AND VIDEO ARE RECOMMENDED!
You may never get another chance to get THIS close to a live raptor again! Flash equipment does NOT bother the bird. DO wear proper clothing. We may be walking in meadows, so dress to prevent ticks, black flies, mosquitoes, etc. DO dress to be comfortable in the weather for that day and wear good walking shoes or boots. A HAT is also highly recommended, unless, like me,
you do not look good in hats! Be forewarned, the Harris sometimes likes to perch on a guest's head. Sunglasses are another good item to have. DO be in adequate physical condition to walk and stand for about 2 hours. Refreshments/water will be provided if required, and we usually enjoy watermelon at the end of the walk.

The DON'TS:
DON'T wear fur of any kind.DON'T bring children of questionable behavior. Children…DON'T bring adults of questionable behavior. DON'T bring cigarettes (we are very serious about this). DON'T bring weapons of any kind (See adults of questionable behavior clause).

Again… these birds are highly trained professionals…they know what they are supposed to do, however, as WILD ANIMALS…they can be distracted and unpredictable. All guests are required to sign a waiver of liability before attending the program. Your human host is a State and Federally licensed falconer, and will make every effort before and during the Walk to insure your safety through verbal and physical instruction. We have NEVER had an injury during a Hawk Walk and would like to keep it that way! ANOTHER IMPORTANT ITEM: WE ARE NOT ACTIVELY HUNTING. Hunting with a raptor is the practice of Falconry, and is illegal if you are not a licensed falconer. Sometimes, a hawk in flight might chase small prey animals (like chipmunks, squirrels, etc.) and MAY catch something…if this natural reaction of a raptor upsets you…you may want to consider an alternative recreational activity. The bird MAY land on your shoulder, head (see where hats come in?) or arm. This does not happen often and does NOT hurt. We only want you to know that it can happen. Your guide will instruct you prior to the walk of proper "Hawk Walk" etiquette. If you are not comfortable with this type of contact with a raptor, again, you may want to find something else to do that day.

We are NOT in a rush, we are more than happy to help you get the "photo of a lifetime" and to make your Hawk Walk absolutely unforgettable!!!

See you all soon!

- Talons! A Bird of Prey Experience