It was some nine years ago that a Kilmacrennan boy’s interest in birds of prey was sparked by a brochure that he picked up at a family wedding in Galway. Jamie Gorman pointed out to his dad Trevor there was a Birds of Prey Centre in Galway. At first Trevor didn’t pay too much attention but his son persisted and a visit to the Centre was organised. Jamie experienced his first Hawk Walk in 2016 at the Ailwee, Birds of Prey Centre in Co. Clare. Now Trevor and Jamie are about to embark on leading out on the first Hawk Walk experience at Rockhill House Estate in Letterkenny. It’s the first of its kind ever in Donegal so naturally it is a very exciting time for the father and son. They would hope to host the walk through the marvellous Rockhill woodlands trials four to five times a week. Jamie, who is now a 17-year-old fifth year student at Loreto Convent Milford is also planning to expand his education in the birds of prey by undergoing further training in the UK during the summer.
