Harris's hawk
- Wingspan
- about 1.0–1.2 m
- Diet
- small mammals and birds; day-old chicks and quail in care
- Temperament
- sociable and attentive, quick to read the people around it
Field notebook, Nagano mews · Nagano, Japan
A quiet place to meet hawks and owls, and the people who keep them well
Small-group encounters, estate bird surveys and thoughtful raptor care, all kept to the unhurried pace the birds prefer. Come to watch, or to learn. Both are welcome.
Why we keep things small and slow
Birds of prey reward patience. A hawk that is comfortable on its perch shows you how it hears, how it watches the sky and how it prepares to fly. A hurried crowd rarely sees any of that. So we keep our groups small, our schedule open and our voices low.
Everything we offer grows out of that idea. You might spend a morning with our resident captive-bred birds, walk your own land with an ornithologist to learn who already lives there, or sit down with us to review the way a mews is set up. Whichever you choose, the birds' comfort sets the pace, and you leave knowing a little more than when you arrived.
There is no need to arrive with experience. Curiosity is plenty.
What you will notice on a visit
Room to look properly
Encounter groups never exceed six guests, so everyone has a clear view and a moment of quiet with the birds.
Captive-bred birds only
We work only with captive-bred raptors, and we are open about the registration and permission rules that apply in Japan.
Notes you can keep
A printed field card, a written species list or a care report: something to read again at home, with photographs where possible.
Comfort comes first
If heavy rain or strong heat would trouble the birds, we pause the session and rebook it at no charge.
Barn owl · wingspan about 80–95 cm
How a visit unfolds
Four plain steps, with no forms to fill beyond a short enquiry.
- 01
Tell us what you have in mind
Share a preferred date, how many are coming and whether children will join. A few words about what you are curious about helps too.
- 02
We reply personally
A member of the team writes back within two working days to settle details and answer anything you are wondering about.
- 03
Spend time with the birds
Visit our mews in Nagano, or welcome us to your estate. Hold a bird on the glove or simply watch from a seat; both are equally welcome.
- 04
Take the notes home
Depending on the service, you receive a field card, a species list or a care report to keep and revisit.
The birds you may meet
Field-guide species plates, as kept in our notebook.
Barn owl
- Wingspan
- about 80–95 cm
- Diet
- mice and other small mammals; day-old chicks in care
- Temperament
- calm and watchful, easily unsettled by sudden noise
What you can rely on
We would rather show you plain facts than make large claims. These are the commitments built into every service.
6
guests at most in each encounter
2 days
working days for a personal reply
2 weeks
to receive written care recommendations
100%
captive-bred birds in our work
Harris's hawk · about 1.0–1.2 m
Three ways to spend time with us
From a first meeting with the birds to a morning identifying the species on your own land, here is what is available. Read at your own pace; there is no right place to begin.
Raptor Encounter & Introduction
Ninety unhurried minutes with a Harris's hawk and a barn owl. Learn how they see and fly, and hold one on the glove if you wish.
¥7,700 per person
Learn more about the encounter
Private Estate Birdwatching & Ornithology Survey
A half-day walk with our ornithologist to learn which birds share your land, followed by a written species list and gentle habitat ideas.
¥12,100 per visit
Learn more about the survey
Raptor Care & Mews Consultation
A three-hour site visit reviewing mews design, perches, diet and handling, with tactful written recommendations and a follow-up call.
¥16,500 per consultation
Learn more about the consultationSee all three side by side · Back to the perch rail · Ask us a question
How we look after each bird, day by day
Careful keeping is mostly small, steady observation. Here is a sample page from a falconer's care log, the kind of record we keep for every bird and help private keepers set up for their own.
| Date | Weight (g) | Food given | Weather | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Oct | 812 | quail, 60 g | clear, cool | alert, preened well |
| 11 Oct | 806 | chick, 55 g | light cloud | calm during session |
| 12 Oct | 809 | quail, 60 g | breezy | rested, no flying |
| 13 Oct | 811 | chick, 55 g | rain, mild | session paused |
| 14 Oct | 814 | quail, 60 g | clear | steady, feet checked |
Weight, food, weather and a line of notes. Taken together they show how a bird is really doing, long before anything looks wrong. If you keep birds of prey, or are weighing the idea thoughtfully, our consultation can help you build the same habit.
About the care consultation · Back to the perch rail · Ask us a question
When you are ready, we would be glad to hear from you
The next step is simply a short note. Tell us what interests you and, if you like, a date that suits. A team member will reply personally within two working days to talk through options, with nothing to commit to and no questions that need an expert answer.
New to birds of prey? That is perfectly fine. Most of our guests are.
Write us a short noteCompany information
- Company name
- Quiet Falcon Labs
- Address
- 1-5-16 Shinden-cho, Nagano, Nagano 380-0835, Japan
- Phone
- +81 26-373-8465
- info@quiet-falcon-labs.com
- Website
- quiet-falcon-labs.com