WEST COAST FALCONRY
Owl Encounter
Discover the Secrets of the World's Most Primitive RaptorLearn fascinating facts about one of the planet’s most ancient raptors—its vital role in the ecosystem, natural history, conservation efforts, and the unique relationship falconers have shared with this enigmatic bird throughout…
exploreFalconry: Our Legendary Ancient Hunting Tradition
West Coast Falconry is your premiere Northern California resource for a full range of hands-on raptor and falconry classes and services.
Owner and Master Falconer, Kate Marden, invites you to join her and the staff at the West Coast Falconry Center to get a glimpse inside this incredible and ancient hunting tradition. Our classes and experiences are developed to all you to interact with our trained birds of prey. Each of our onsite classes allow students to fly and/or hold one of our raptors. Choose the falconry experience that best suits your level of interest and comfort zone.
Do you have an event where you'd like to add a layer of excitement and mystique? You will find that our educational demonstrations can be tailored to suit any size and age group. Every interaction with West Coast Falconry is filled with a wealth of information covering the natural history of birds of prey, their role in the environment as well as many conservation efforts made by falconers throughout the world, such as saving the Peregrine falcon from extinction.
Birds of prey have a powerful pull on the human mind; here is the opportunity to learn dip your toes into the waters that are the human/raptor relationship.
Come Fly with Us!
Basic Falconry Lesson Owl Encounter Triple Raptor Experience Hawk Walk
Falconry Experience Falcon Excursions Private Classes
Over 300 Five-Star Reviews on Tripadvisor!
Another Fun Visit – Willa M., Tripadvisor"I, grandma, am taking each of my six grandchildren, individually, to the basic class. The three so far have thoroughly enjoyed the experience as have I. What a unique opportunity to be up close and personal with the magnificent birds.… Read More
Great Experience! – Kyra E., Tripadvisor"Amazing experience! The people are friendly, fun and knowledgable. And the birds! Oh my gosh, the birds! What an incredible thing to experience these magnificent creatures up close and personal."
Happy Visitors
Thank you so much for the awesome morning with you and Diego! I’m still getting goosebumps thinking about brilliant Diego and what I learned from you two. Thanks for being responsive, professional and patient!
Private & Group Events
Choose the falconry experience that best suits your level of interest or your particular need. You will find that our educational demonstrations can be tailored to suit any size and age group. Everyone enjoys watching a spectacular aerial display of a raptor in flight or even a close-up, enteractive encounter.