Mayfield Birds of Prey

Mayfield Birds of Prey

Mayfield Birds of Prey
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09:00 - 18:00
Monday
09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday
09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
09:00 - 18:00
Thursday
09:00 - 18:00
Friday
09:00 - 18:00
Saturday
09:00 - 18:00
Sunday
09:00 - 18:00
About
Booking in advance is essential. Mayfield Birds of Prey offers you an opportunity to meet, handle and fly a variety of these wonderful birds. This is an attraction suitable for all the family. We can guarantee excitement, fun and lots of photographic opportunites. The falconer can take you back in time to experience and participate in the ancient art of Falconry. An unforgettable experience will be had by all at Mayfield Birds of Prey.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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  • Vanessa H
    10 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    An amazing gem of a place
    I was lucky enough to be gifted an afternoon as a birthday present as I have always loved birds of prey. I cannot recommend it highly enough. The birds are absolutley stunning and so well looked after and healthy, and the genuine love Willie has for all of them is infectious. We flew Holly the Harris Hawk for an hour which was such a treat, as was getting time to spend interacting with and holding some of his stunning owls, especially Hiccup. Lots of work is being put into the building of some new enclosures and I will definitely be back later this year in the summer to see everyone. A real gem of a place.
    Visited February 2024
    Travelled solo
    Written 5 March 2024
  • krose55
    Tramore, Ireland252 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Best experience ever! Amazing!
    We did this as a couple for my partners birthday. It was so easy to find and Willie was so accommodating. We went for the couples tour and it exceeded our expectations from the detail in understanding keeping the birds to going for a walk with the Harris Hawk Mikey! Felt so comfortable around the birds even though they can be big but the way Willie has brought them up and looks after them means they’re relaxed and so we were too. Being so close around the birds was just amazing and Willie being there with us giving us so much amazing facts and information just added to the experience. Would highly recommend for children and adults and will definitely be visiting again!
    Visited August 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 6 September 2024
  • Anthony O
    8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A Must Do!
    My wife and I are on our honeymoon and as we’re heading to our next stop in Waterford she found Mayfield BOP and tried to get us in for a showing last minute. Realizing if we did it next day, we would have to back track in the opposite direction because we were making our way to Dublin. Willie without hesitation made time for us even though everything was closed due to potential incoming snow. He took his time with us, educating us on all of his beautiful birds. Willie was very upfront and honest that his birds may be too full and not want to fly much, although the did fly for us and were up for fun. I appreciated his honesty about their mood and obvious loyalty to them and letting them lead the way for our visit. We were BLOWN AWAY (pun intended), Mikey Doodles the hawk was such a unique experience. Holding and feeding him is something we won’t forget! The few owls we held, Izzy, Banín, Sadie, and I believe Bailey were majestic and full of character! But what really made the experience unforgettable was Willie and his passion for these birds and education. His heart really shines through his presentation and we truly appreciated that the most. If you have ever wanted to do an experience like this, THIS is the place to do it. We are forever grateful to have had this time with Willie and his Birds Of Prey.
    Visited November 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 22 November 2024
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Jennifer H
New York City, NY42 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Friends
We had the BEST time at the Mayfield Birds of Prey centre. Willie Corcoran was the absolute perfect host for our large group of 12+ people. It warmed my heart to see how wonderfully the beautiful birds were taken care of and Willie's passion for them was absolutely infectious. His knowledge base and his love for them is a true gift and Willie is a testament of someone who loves what they do. Our time was well spent and very interactive! We started with an education on the beautiful birds as well as Willie's background in building the centre. Then we took Mickey a falcon on a walk and we all had the chance to feed him. He was very engaging, curious and gentle. Highly suggest taking a slow-mo selfie video as he lands on your arm. We then were able to handle all of the adorable owls back at the centre. I highly recommend the Mayfield Birds of Prey Centre and thank Willie for making our experience one of our most memorable while in Ireland! Thanks Willie!
Written 28 September 2023
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Cathie K
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022 • Family
I couldn't recommend Mayfield Birds of Prey highly enough. My teenage daughter and I chose the Birds of Prey Flying Experience. Willie spent much longer than the hour and a half we were expecting patiently introducing us to all of the birds, letting us experience flying the hawks and getting photographs. It was incredible value for money, Willie obviously puts the welfare of the birds above all else. Thanks for a fabulous morning Willie, an experience we won't forget.
Written 30 June 2022
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Kathy R
6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2022 • Family
We have been to Mayfield twice, three years apart. Coming from Australia to Ireland, we can honestly say it was the highlight of our trip each time. My two sons, 10 and 11 years old this most recent time, and 7 and 8 the previous time, now want to become falconers when they grow up! They have also requested that we go four times on our next visit!! We also had 3 and 5 year old nieces and 7 year old nephew with us and they had a wonderful time also. Willie is so obviously passionate about the birds and this passion is infectious to all around him. The adults all had an amazing time also. And amazingly the shows were so different each time, with the interesting knowledge Willie imparted varying between them. If you can do the private showing I would highly recommend it- having a hawk fly between us many times was a once (or in our case hopefully many!) in a lifetime experience. The best holiday experience we have had (and we love our holidays!)
Written 14 January 2022
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Heidi H
10 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023
One of my favorite experiences in Ireland! The passion Willie has to share his knowledge of the birds is superior! I learned so much about the birds diet, exercise and care. We also had the opportunity to hold owls and go on a hawk walk with a Harris Hawk. It is a hidden gem and would recommend making scheduling a private session when you visit Ireland!
Written 1 March 2023
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Lauren C
Washington DC, DC68 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023
We spent an absolutely wonderful morning with Willie and his birds! We booked a private experience for our family of three and all thoroughly enjoyed it. Willie greeted us and gave us the history of his journey into falconry and then introduced us to each of his beautiful birds. He showed us the equipment, spoke about the falconry apprenticeship — all of which was fascinating—, and then we headed out on a walk with one of his birds. Our seven year old daughter was beyond delighted to be able to participate and have the hawk swoop down to her hand! After our walk we were able to hold several of the owls and take some spectacular photos. Willie took so much care and time with us and with his birds and we felt right at home. It was a true pleasure to meet him and his flock!
Written 23 August 2023
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Sally S
8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Friends
We spent an amazing afternoon with Willie (owner) and his bevy of owls and hawks. He shared his love of working with these beautiful animals with us. Our time was spent meeting the birds and learning about them and the care required to maintain their health - it's a lot! We then put on leather falconers gloves and went on a short walk with the birds gliding from their high perch in the trees to land on our glove. Throughout our afternoon Willie's connection and understanding of the birds was apparent. We learned a lot and I would highly recommend a visit!
Written 5 June 2023
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denise g
Wicklow, Ireland16 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2020 • Family
Absolutely one of the best things we did as a family . We went yesterday with our two kids and Willie spent an hour and a half showing us all the birds , explaining where they were from etc. We then flew a hawk to each other’s hands which was fascinating to see . Willie is so passionate and knowledgeable about his birds and the way he told his stories and got us all involved . He took so much time with each of the kids . An experience that you cannot miss of in Kilmacthomas . Thank you so much Willie
Written 28 September 2020
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paul b
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022 • Family
Me my wife and our 2 kids just spent 2 most enjoyable hours at Mayfield Birds of prey in Kilmacthomas County Waterford. I must say Willie was the best at giving us the time and the information on the birds that he had. Thanks you very much and I would like to recommend a visit to anybody you will have a great time and learn a lot about the Birds who are the stars of the visit. Thank you Willie for your time and we will be back as soon as we can.
Written 22 May 2022
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TheGerry
Cork, Ireland12 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Family
Absolutely amazing experience today.
We travelled from Cork and had an amazing time. Willie and Gary were both so friendly, full of knowledge and passionate about their work. The birds are clearly very well taken care off.
We have 2 young children (nearly 5 and 8) and we all got plenty of opportunities to handle different owls and hawks.
I cannot recommend this place enough, it’s absolutely perfect for families, there’s something for everyone, young and old.
It is such a pleasure to support small businesses, we will spread to word and will be back next year.
Thanks for an amazing time!
Written 1 July 2023
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jotexas
Waterford, Ireland2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 • Friends
We visited Mayfield Birds Of Prey as our BirdwatchIreland group of adults and children. We live in Co. Waterford, so we are lucky that the centre is so accessible to us. Some of us had previously been, and it was as great an event for us as it was for the first-timers. Mayfield Birds Of Prey offers unique experiences and insights. A booking you will not regret making, thumbs up from all of us who were there today.
Written 20 May 2023
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