I have had a life long interest in birds and becoming a full time falconer with a team of Harris hawks has been a dream come true. A passion for animals and an obsession with Harris Hawks and ferrets and all things relating to nature I worked for many years as a self employed gardener on large private estates, a chance meeting with a fellow falconer, London's previous owner and an experience day many years ago were the start of what has become Hampshire Hawk Walks.

Natalie and Anita met via a mutual falconry mentor. Natalie has been developing her skills and knowledge over the past 5 years and shares Anita's absolute love and passion for Harris hawks. Having been helping on a voluntary basis for the past 18 months Natalie is now a key part of the team and has developed great relationships with many of the birds especially Seren and Echo.

London is a 27 year old male Harris Hawk and is my favourite hawk in the team, he absolutely loves being out and about with people. He has worked with the public for most of his life and is quite a cheeky chappy, like all birds of prey he is still a wild animal however he is a very friendly hawk. He will fly very close to you while on a walk and likes to give you a little tap with his wing as he flies past. London is one in a million and is a very clever harris hawk indeed. I like to make sure he stays warm in the winter so he lives in the kitchen when its cold.

Trinity is a 9 year old female Harris Hawk and despite her size a real softy and enjoys a chat and can be very vocal. Trinity is much bigger than the boys as female birds of prey are generally larger than the males and she is the boss of the group known as the Alpha. She is a lovely hawk to take out on a walk and also good for photography and handling as she is very calm, though she is a little to big and heavy to fly to children. She likes to hunt and chase when the opportunity arises and also flying to people for her food.

Maverick is the youngest member of our team and is just a year old. Harris hawks are great fun in their early years and show great enthusiasm for everything, just like any young animal learning about their world. Maverick loves being with customers and showing off his amazing flying skills, he could definitely have been in Top Gun! He can be a bit vocal and likes to ensure he's involved in everything that's going on and tell you about it.

Casper is the baby of the team and is a young male Harris hawk now 5 years old Casper came to me at 17 weeks old and has excelled in everything. He is a cheeky little character and huge a personality , he loves meeting new people and chasing anything that moves when out flying and on hawk walks, He can be a little bit vocal at times and likes to make sure you know he's around! He is a very enthusiastic little chap and has become a real favourite with customers, you can really see how much he enjoys being out and entertaining people with his antics. In his little head we are all members of his hawk family and there to help him hunt and catch squirrels! He hates pushchairs!

Caffrey joined the team in October 2021. He is 27 years old and an absolute gentleman with a cheeky streak! He was working with a falconer in Lincolnshire who rehomed him due to retirement , Mr Caffers as he has become known, is great with people and is a very well natured and talkative hawk. He loves flying on windy days, though does sometimes disappear and I have to go and find him! He is becoming qiute a favourite of mine and we are developing a very close bond, he is a very trustworthy hawk and extremely handsome!

Echo is a 15 year old male Harris Hawk and joined the team in April 2025 , he has been with the wonderful Sadie at Feathers and Fur falconry centre for most of his life, Echo has lots of experience of hawk walks and working with customers and Sadie wanted him to have the opportunity to come and spend some time hunting and enjoying his latter years in a role with others of his kind. Echo is the most talkative hawk you will ever meet and a huge character. Evidently he was named Echo as he always comes back! we will have to see if that's true.

Wilfred is a barn owl, I purchased Wilfred as a 9 day old chick in June 2023. Wilfred is "imprinted" on me and thinks I am his mother/ wife! which makes him very friendly and a great barn owl for experiences and education. Wilfred loves meeting new people and very much enjoys showing off his flying skills at Chawton House. Wilfred was originally named Willow as I thought he was a female however I learned when he was around 8 months old that he is a boy so felt Wilfred was a more suitable name!

Bailey joined the team in 2026 and is 15 years old, he needed a new home and had never really flown or hunted in woodland. Its safe to say hes settled in really quickly and is great with customers, he loves the woods and chasing everything!

Diddly is our newest recruit, I purchased Diddly a a chick at 9 days old and he is doing well in training, I am hoping Diddly will be as much fun to fly as Wilfred, lots of work and learning to do over the next few months, and he will be attending talks and meeting people.

Doogal is a 11 year old European Kestrel, Doogal was part of a large display team based in Lincolnshire and was looking for a new home following the retirement of his previous owner. Falcons are very different to my hawks and Doogal is not suitable for walks, however he will be meeting the public during summer flying demonstrations and in educational appearances at schools and clubs, Kestrels are small and have very beautiful plumage, especially the males! Doogal is a very feisty little character and has a very big personality!