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Falconry and bird of prey courses – from absolute beginner to professional falconer. Theory and practical courses available. Study at home, or take short courses at centres throughout the UK.
Raptor Awards is a not-for-profit expert body serving the Bird of Prey community. We specialise in the development of National and Occupational Standards for Bird of Prey keepers and professionals.
Working with professional falconers, raptor veterinarians and others, Raptor Awards devises and accredits training programmes and courses for all who wish to keep or work with Birds of Prey.
Raptor Awards also administers the International Register of Bird of Prey Professionals (IRBPP)
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Professional Register Launched
A new searchable database of professional falconers is launched. The directory lists Professional Falconers in the UK and elsewhere who meet high welfare standards and...
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New Module released
From April 14th Candidates completing Raptor Awards certification will be able to study a new module "Flying unrestrained birds of prey". This brings the total...
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New instructor/ assessor training day
Date: Thursday 2nd May 2019 Location: Midlands venue Contact us for further information (application process applies)
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Latest Training Date announced – Animal Activities Licensing
We are pleased to be able to confirm that due to popular demand we have now arranged a further professional training event for businesses facing...
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Animal Licensing Activities Guidance documents
DEFRA has updated the following guidance documents: Selling Animals as Pets here: Guidance for Selling Animals Oct2018 Procedural Guidance for Local Authorities here: Procedural Guidance...
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Pest / bird control and licensing – update.
We are receiving phone calls and queries almost daily from Pest Controllers who use birds of prey for bird deterrence asking if they need to...
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Professional Register Launched
A new searchable database of professional falconers is launched. The directory lists Professional Falconers in the UK and elsewhere who...
Read More "Professional Register Launched"
New Module released
From April 14th Candidates completing Raptor Awards certification will be able to study a new module "Flying unrestrained birds of...
Read More "New Module released"
New instructor/ assessor training day
Date: Thursday 2nd May 2019 Location: Midlands venue Contact us for further information (application process applies)
Read More "New instructor/ assessor training day"
Latest Training Date announced – Animal Activities Licensing
We are pleased to be able to confirm that due to popular demand we have now arranged a further professional...
Read More "Latest Training Date announced – Animal Activities Licensing"
Animal Licensing Activities Guidance documents
DEFRA has updated the following guidance documents: Selling Animals as Pets here: Guidance for Selling Animals Oct2018 Procedural Guidance for...
Read More "Animal Licensing Activities Guidance documents"
Pest / bird control and licensing – update.
We are receiving phone calls and queries almost daily from Pest Controllers who use birds of prey for bird deterrence...
Read More "Pest / bird control and licensing – update."
Proud to support Project Lugger
"Raptor Awards is extremely pleased to have been able to support Project Lugger with a donation from our funds this...
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Animal Activities Licensing – training day announced
After month's of work and direct contact with DEFRA, Raptor Awards is now offering a training day for bird of...
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