A bird in hand is.....priceless!

[Bluescelt]

During our time in Scotland we decided to stop at a falconry center. We found one in Huntley so we did the trek from Laggan and boy was it worth the drive!

[Liam]

I had the opportunity to get acquainted with a burrowing owl, a great horned owl and an eagle a couple of years ago from the "Birds of Prey Rescue Centre in Southern Alberta. It was an awesome experience.

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[Downunder Kilt]

What fanastic experiences guys and great photos to boot. Thanks for putting them up here.

[rlh2]

Awesome! Birds of prey are so beautiful!!!

[macawmatt]

This guy flew into a window at our shop, dazed himself for five minutes or so before he flew off. We have two macaws at home, but looking into the eyes of a bird of prey is totally different.

Love that first pic of the eagle.

[sydnie7]

We have enjoyed several raptor displays and centers in the UK. Highly recommend the Screech Owl Sanctuary in Cornwall! Despite their name, they house a wide range of owls and other critters too.

My sister won't thank me for this snap, but here's the level of interaction possible with these fascinating and seldom-seen creatures.

[ThistleDown]

I had Harris hawks for years and years. I few pics:

Fidget away hunting rabbits:



Two with Fidget in Glen Isla:





My avatar is Gower, a friend's Peregrine:

[Dale Seago]

Harris hawks, the wolf-packs of the air. Love 'em!!

Still wouldn't want one around my parrot, though. . .

[Spartan Tartan]

wow. Those are beautiful birds.

[ThistleDown]

Harris hawks, the wolf-packs of the air. Love 'em!!

Still wouldn't want one around my parrot, though. . .

That is very funny. You wouldn't want your parrot around my Biscuit either, Dale

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