A pair of kestrels flying around an old church tower in the dappled evening sunshine mesmerised the young Gary Cope. The sights and sounds of those magical birds of prey sowed a seed that became a dream: to become a professional falconer. Determination, luck, enthusiasm, dedication. love of birds all played their part in his journey to achieve his goal. One could say that he achieved that goal when he became the resident falconer at Sudeley Castle...