Max and Esme

Cousins

 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! 

We drove to the Kings Theatre in Brooklyn last night for a live music concert of one of Esme's favorites - Dodie, with Lizzy McAlpine opening for her. The drive in was long, but the parking was free, and the drive home much easier. The venue itself was a beautiful, ornate, (and very large) old theater. We had seats in the balcony, and weren't the only set of parents there, but mostly the place was full of college-aged kids. Both performers were great and it was a fun show.