dogzilla

I went to a raptor center in the area to get some pictures of birds. This center rehabilitaes birds that have been injured and also has a show with owls, hawks and falcons

A couple of barred owls


An eagle owl that was part of the show at the center


Another owl


A Cooper's (I think) hawk


A gyrafalcon. The hood over its head is supposed to keep the bird calm while it is tied to the stand.


Gyrafalcon circling looking for the lure it was trained to chase


Falcon getting its reward after catching the lure


Back on the handler's arm

maleficent

the eyes on the third owl are incredible... and his feet are huge - no wonder owls are such good hunters...


The falcon in flight is an impressive pic -- falcons are such beautiful birds

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