School Tours

We have prepared for educators, a few suggestions for areas of study. We encourage teachers to contact us prior to booking a tour, so that we can tailor the tour and demonstations to your area of interest. Tours are ideal for all levels, from Kindergarten to University Students.

Dino says that his dinosaur-cousin is a"Raptor". Did you also know that all birds of prey are scientifically known as "Raptors"? Learn about the different kinds or groups of birds.

Classification of Birds

Many animals have learned to fly like Tweety. Birds of prey are among some of the best flying animals. Learn about the different kinds of animals which can fly.

Animal Flight

Some birds fly slowly, and some fly very fast, but none can perform like me. Learn how birds fly with different styles and why.

Flying Performances

In days of olde, when Knights were bolde and guns were not in use, you'd train a hawk or throw a rock to get a big fat goose ! Learn why the Art of Falconry was popular and a way of life during medieval times.

Medieval Studies

With these glasses, I can see as good as a hawk. You can now call me Hawk-Eye ! Learn how animals use their different senses to survive.

The Senses

Have you ever wondered where baby birds come from? Some baby birds can run around after birth and feed themselves, and some have to stay in the nest for a few weeks. Learn about baby birds, what they eat, how they grow and when they fly.

Baby Birds

I love you, you love me, we're so happy can't you see ! Most birds go through a specific courtship before they produce babies. Learn about different courtships of birds.

Courtship

Which came first, "the chicken or the egg"? We know the answer ! Learn about an egg, how it grows and how it hatches.

Incubation

Did you ever wish you were as"Wise as an Owl? Can owls see in the dark? Do you give a Hoot? ! Owls are a very interesting group of birds. Learn what features make them different.

Owls

Some birds are active during the day and sleep at night. Other birds are active at night and sleep during the day ! Learn which animals are nocturnal and which are diurnal.

Nocturnal - Diurnal

Oh Canada ! Our home and feathered land. True nesting grounds for many Birds of Prey ! List all of the birds of prey which live in Canada. Have you seen any of them in your area?

Canadian Raptors

Birds have adapted to eating a wide range of foods. Some birds will eat almost anything, they are called omnivores. Our birds are partial to chicken. Feather lickin good ! Learn the different foods which birds eat.

What Birds Eat

They say that birds are the direct descendants of reptiles. In fact, many physical features on a bird are also present on a reptile. Have a close look for these features on the birds of prey when you visit the Centre.

Evolution

These are dancing penquins. They do not represent an area of study. I just like them because they are happy !

The Penguin Jig

Technology has been responsible for harming our environment and causing some birds to go extinct and endangering others. Modern technology is also being used to restore endangered species. Can you think of any examples of this.

Technology

If your class is unable to visit the Falconry Centre, I will come to your school to "teach you a thing or two" ! But remember, bringing a few birds to your school is not as good as visiting the Centre. In order to get me to your school, you must have a good reason. As you can see, I am in no mood for fooling around.

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