AVALON WILDLIFE FIELD GUIDE
Become a Falconer for a Day Above the Pacific: Catalina Falconry in Descanso Canyon
Learn the art of falconry and handle majestic raptors against a Pacific backdrop—this guide distills what to expect from the Avalon falconry experience.
Become a Falconer for a Day Above the Pacific: Catalina Falconry in Descanso Canyon.
Set in Descanso Canyon on Catalina Island, the Falconry Experience immerses participants in hands-on work with trained raptors: you learn the art of falconry, hold and cast birds, and call them back against a sweeping Pacific backdrop. The program is built around direct interaction with these birds and an instructional, day‑long experience that leaves lasting images and new skills.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Up Close with Majestic Birds
The core of the day is close interaction with trained raptors—handling, casting and calling them back—so participants come away having worked directly with the birds and practiced falconry techniques.
Descanso Canyon, Framed by the Pacific
The activity unfolds in Descanso Canyon with a dramatic Pacific backdrop, providing both scenic vantage points and memorable photo opportunities as birds fly and return.
Learn Falconry Through Doing
Designed as an instructional, experiential session, the program teaches the art of falconry in practical, repeatable steps—participants are shown how to hold, cast and call back the raptors themselves.
What the day feels like
What the Day Feels Like
The Falconry Experience is a hands‑on instructional day: you move from orientation to guided handling, then practice casting and calling back trained raptors while instructors supervise. The rhythm is practical and participatory—the emphasis is on learning through direct contact with the birds and on capturing those fleeting moments against the canyon and ocean vistas.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most out of this experience—and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The verified details emphasize hands‑on raptor work; participants should expect to engage directly with birds. Specific gear requirements were not listed in the provided summary—confirm any recommended items with the operator before arrival.
The activity takes place in Descanso Canyon with views of the Pacific—plan for sun exposure and canyon terrain.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What is the Falconry Experience?
It is a hands‑on program in Descanso Canyon where participants learn the art of falconry and interact directly with trained raptors—holding, casting and calling them back.
Where does the experience take place?
The activity is set in Descanso Canyon with a Pacific Ocean backdrop on Catalina Island, near Avalon.
What will I do during the session?
Participants receive instruction in falconry techniques, handle raptors, practice casting, and call birds back under supervision.
Will I get photographic opportunities?
Yes—participants capture memorable moments as they hold and work with the birds against the canyon and Pacific backdrop.
Do I need prior falconry experience?
The program is instructional and teaches the art of falconry during the day, with hands‑on guidance provided to participants.