Hawkhouse Falconry
Hannah Atkinson
State-Licensed Master Falconer
& Federal "Falconry School" Permit Holder
Hannah has 12 years of hands-on experience with hawks. She has worked as a professional abatement falconer and a wildlife educator.
From 2019-2025, Hannah ran the Eyes in the Sky education program for Santa Barbara Audubon Society, which presented non-releasable birds of prey to audiences of about 25,000 people per year. As of 2026, she has returned to the East Coast and now works with Cornell Raptor Program.
A proud member of IAATE, Hannah currently sits on the Enrichment and Education Committees. She is dedicated to promoting choice-based, least-intrusive training methods for animals in human care.
Hannah founded Hawkhouse Falconry, LLC to spend more of her time in education and advocacy.
Bones
6-year-old Harris's Hawk
Bones hatched in 2020 at an aviary near Los Angeles, California. He was a noisy, pushy juvenile and didn't get along well with other hawks, so he spent the first year of his life trying out different jobs. He hunted rats and rabbits as a falconry bird, patrolled the local hospital to scare off gulls and pigeons, and finally became an education ambassador.
Among hawks, Harrises are special: instead of living solitary lives, they hunt cooperatively in family groups. Called the "wolves of the sky" for their pack tactics, Harrises have become a favored bird of falconers and educators worldwide. They're bright and curious problem-solvers who love to explore.
Coming soon!
Baby Eastern Screech-owl
Eastern Screech-owls are shy nighttime hunters found throughout the Northeast. Despite the fearsome-sounding name, they tend to call with a soft, "bouncy" trill. These owls stay small, barely larger than a robin, and they're talented at catching mice.
Apricot
2-year-old Corn Snake
Unlike our raptors, Apricot is an animal ambassador that guests can touch and hold! She's a type of rat snake: common, harmless, and found throughout the Northeast. These snakes participate in the same ecosystem as our native hawks and owls. They hunt mice and rats, keeping our neighborhoods clean and healthy.
Apricot is a calm and curious snake. She can join any presentation where guests would like to handle a live animal.