We set off mid-morning for our booked visit to The Gauntlet Centre in Knutsford Cheshire. The weather was dry even if a bit windy, we arrived bang on time.
The bird handler started Corinne of with the small birds first, Oliver was a lovely tame owl that loved to have his head stroked. He didn't fly today.
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| Oliver the White Faced Scops Owl |
Next was Eric, it was a bit windy for him and he was reluctant to fly for us.
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| Eric the Long Eared Owl |
Ronnie, Corinnes favourite was big, and responded well for treats.
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| Ronnie the Great Grey Owl |
Ronnie swooping in for its food.
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| Ronnie taking his treat |
Terry also flew well and wasn't bothered by the wind.
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| Terry the Hooded Vulture |
Marks favourite was the Harris hawk. Slick was more interested in other things to start with but soon performed well when he realised where the food was best.
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| Slick the Harris Hawk |
No, we didn't get to fly the bald eagle but he looked magnificent on his perch.
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| Bald Eagle |
