Posting these pictures has somehow slipped my mind amidst very busy times. But a couple of weeks or so ago, the folk at Kilton Raptor Rescue brought their birds of prey to Newark market square once again.
The fabulous and huge eagle owl was a crowd favourite, and despite his fierce expression he adored having his head scritched.
What was also noticeable was how on a windy day, the buzzard and red tailed hawk would outstretch their wings and 'soar' while sitting on their perches.
Also on view were a barn owl, tawny owl and peregrine falcon.
I hope people enjoyed the chance to get close to these birds; who knows, with raptor persecution seemingly on the increase again, how long these majestic birds will lord it over British skies?
The fabulous and huge eagle owl was a crowd favourite, and despite his fierce expression he adored having his head scritched.
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| What's over there? |
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| Intellectual poise |
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| Those eyes... |
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| Deadly talons |
What was also noticeable was how on a windy day, the buzzard and red tailed hawk would outstretch their wings and 'soar' while sitting on their perches.
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| Soaring without flying |
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| Red tailed hawk feels the breeze |
Also on view were a barn owl, tawny owl and peregrine falcon.
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| Peregrine gets a fussing |
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| Barn own hunched |
I hope people enjoyed the chance to get close to these birds; who knows, with raptor persecution seemingly on the increase again, how long these majestic birds will lord it over British skies?
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