Falconry
During a work retreat this week we took a break for a falconry lesson. The little guy that looks like a stuffed animal is a screech owl and weighs about 5 oz. The big guy spreading his wings is a Eurasian Eagle Owl. We each got a chance to let the owls perch on our gloved fists. Even knowing the animals are trained, having the talons and beak that close to my face was a little disconcerting! We also got to view a falcon - a cross breed gyr and peregrine. And then we got to fly the Harris Hawk. He'd fly up into a tree, and then swoop down to land on your arm to get his snack. Was quite amazing to have that wing span heading straight at you!
