Wingbeat Rofalconry

17/07/2025

One of the original Rocrows (mark 1) being flown in Australia back in 2017!

Aggie's journey incorporating Wingbeat Rofalconry to assist rehabilitation - Team Wingbeat Australia

16/07/2025

Rocrows at the Czech Falconry Fair! Thank you to the team at the British Falcon Racing Association for taking the time to provide tuition and demonstrations for the Czech falconers. It's great to continue to see Roprey being used to train falcons worldwide.

14/07/2025

Ready to pounce! The Rocrow soon teaches falcons to maintain their speed after a stoop, and ensure they use the remaining momentum to shoot back up and above their target, ready for another attack.

11/07/2025

British Falcon Racing and Wingbeat Rofalconry go hand-in-hand!

"Hunt Racing" has become a flourishing sport in the UK falconry community, inspiring more enthusiasts to take flight with our Rocrow.

To support newcomers in their Rofalconry journey, the teams at British Falcon Racing Association and Vowley Falcon Racing have been organizing training days.

The latest session, held just last weekend, was a resounding success. Participants learned essential techniques for training their falcons to handle Rocrows, receiving personalized guidance on setup and piloting these models firsthand.

It was a fantastic day all around, and we would like to thank everyone who joined us and generously shared their expertise.

Photograph of Team Tally Ho and Dr Nick Fox at the Falcon Races by Simon Reynolds.

10/07/2025

The drive to hunt is extreme. It's in a falcons' DNA. You may have experienced that some falcons lose their enthusiasm for lure flying over time. When young and naïve, it can be their whole world, but as they wise up, especially once they are going well on quarry, you can find that on lure flying days their indifference is palpable.

Instead of repeated & enthusiastic attacks at the lure, they float around, one eye on the horizon. You know she's scanning for something much more appealing to go after, and you find yourself repeatedly flicking the lure on the ground, maybe shouting to her, because you don't want a long session. It's a non-hunting day, you just wanted to give her 30 passes to the lure and get back home in time for tea. Chasing crows a mile away was not the plan.

The Rocrow solves this problem. It's 10x more appealing to a falcon than the lure. Once locked on, falcons very rarely break off the pursuit. She is motivated, committed, getting a great workout, and practicing all the skills she needs to refine to be a successful hunter.

07/07/2025

A full stoop can only be performed by a fit and confident falcon. It requires strong pectoral muscles to pull out of the bottom of the stoop, and excellent judgement. Young falcons, initially lacking in body & mind, will only perform shallow stoops with the tail still partially open, ensuring she doesn't pick up too much speed.

As they develop, she will stoop faster, steeper, and more accurately. The rocrow allows you to challenge your falcon to the necessary degree, matching the difficulty level with her current level of development.

03/07/2025

And they're off!

01/07/2025

Curious about Rofalconry but don’t know where to start?
Fascinated by Rocrows but unsure if they’re right for you?
Already own a Rocrow but want to unlock its full potential?

This is your chance!
Join Vowley Falcon Racing this Saturday, 5th July, for an exclusive Newcomer-to-Racing Training Day — the perfect opportunity to take your passion for falconry to the next level.

This hands-on day is designed to give falconers the skills and confidence to train their birds effectively for racing and master the latest technology. With Roprey playing a huge part in the thrilling Hunt Race, we’ll dedicate half the day to setting up, flying, and training falcons to the Roprey - essential skills whether you’re hunting, racing, or simply flying for fun.

Don’t miss out on this unique chance to learn from the best, meet fellow falconers, and see what Vowley Falcon Racing is all about.

Visit Vowley Falcon Racing to learn more!

30/06/2025

The Rofalcon is a modern tool for bird deterrence technicians. It compliments rather than replaces the use of live falcons. The real falcons can be flown in situations that are not so time sensitive, and the Rofalcon can be flown when time really matters. For example an airfield may need birds cleared from the runway because a flight needs to take off right away - you don't want the live falcon being late back and disturbing the schedule!

30/06/2025

Thank you to everyone who purchased a Rocrow or participated in the Rocrow flying lessons at the Raptor Fair over the weekend. It's wonderful to see so many people embracing flying and training their falcons for Roprey.

A special thanks to Alfie Holder for piloting the demonstration. It takes courage to fly a falcon at the Fair, let alone fly one to Roprey.

If you bought a Rocrow at the fair or already have one but want to maximize its potential, don't forget about the Newcomers-to-Racing Day at Vowley Falcon Racing this weekend (5th July). We'll be offering Rocrow tuition to guide you through every step. Visit Vowley Falcon Racing for more details.

Photos taken at the Raptor Fair 2025 by Richard Lower.