Spend 90 minutes flying a hawk and a barn owl with Masters Of The Skies near Milford, PA. This hands-on falconry experience offers a rare chance to engage with raptors in a natural setting.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should be comfortable standing and walking short distances on uneven ground.
Wildlife
History
Falconry has roots stretching back thousands of years and remains a living tradition in the Pocono region through programs like this.
Conservation
Masters Of The Skies promotes awareness and care for raptor species amid changing habitats, supporting local ecological balance.
Masters Of The Skies
Spend 90 minutes flying a hawk and a barn owl with Masters Of The Skies near Milford, PA. This hands-on falconry experience offers a rare chance to engage with raptors in a natural setting.
Masters Of The Skies operates professional falconry experiences in New Hope, Milford, and select resort locations. The company offers hands-on sessions that let participants fly hawks to a gloved hand, hold birds, and meet owls, including barn owl encounters featured in extended programs.
Programs include standard Falconry Experiences, Extended Falconry Experiences that run about 90 minutes, weekday summer sessions in Milford limited to eight participants, and multiple private options for families or groups. Extended sessions pair a hawk flight with a barn owl encounter; weekday sessions include free-flight with a Harris Hawk plus personal meet-and-greets with additional raptor species. Private and private-extended formats provide exclusive time with birds for small groups.
All sessions are open to participants aged nine and older; younger children may observe in some extended offerings without participating. The experiences combine practical handling, guided flight, and educational interpretation about raptor behavior and care. Sessions run at public meeting sites in New Hope and Milford and at occasional partner venues such as resort events.
Masters Of The Skies emphasizes safety and education through supervised, hands-on instruction and small-group formats. The company designs experiences to be approachable for first-time participants as well as rewarding for bird enthusiasts. Booking options include public dates, private bookings, and extended 90-minute encounters. Information about specific session lengths, age minimums, and group limits appears with each trip listing.
Instructors deliver step-by-step supervision during every flight and meet-and-greet, ensuring a safe, educational, and memorable raptor experience for participants and families, with all experience levels welcome.
Locations
3 Locations
New Hope, Milford, Wequassett
Session Length
Up to 90 min
Extended experiences run 90 minutes
Age Minimum
Ages 9+
Participants aged nine and up welcome
Private Sessions
3 Private Tours
Private and extended options available
Book public or private sessions in New Hope, Milford, or at select resort events — ages 9+; extended 90-minute options available.
Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes
You'll be outdoors handling birds, so protect your feet with durable footwear.
Avoid strong perfumes or lotions
Birds have sensitive senses; keep scents minimal to avoid disturbing them.
Arrive early and follow instructions
Prompt arrival ensures full participation and safety in handling birds of prey.
Bring a camera with zoom lens
Get great photos without disturbing the birds by maintaining respectful distance when not flying them.
Closed-toe hiking shoes
Protect feet and provide stability while handling birds outdoors.
Insect repellent
Helps reduce discomfort from mosquitoes and ticks during warmer months.
summer
Weather-appropriate layers
Maintains comfort as outdoor temperatures fluctuate.
spring|fall|winter
Camera with zoom
Capture detailed photos of raptors without crowding them.