Next year Lara is in the 'Eagle' Class at her school and within that class she is in the 'Bateleur Eagle' group. So, today we decided to pay a visit to The Birds of Prey Centre (home of The English School of Falconry) at Old Warden Park, Near Biggleswade in Bedfordshire, to try and find a Bateleur Eagle. The Centre has over 2000 birds including Owls, Eagles, Falcons, Kites and Vultures and whilst not a bird of prey they even have a Stork.
We were able to see lots of birds during our visit - but sadly whilst we were told that there was a Bateleur Eagle at the Centre, it is privately owned and not on public display. We did get a glimpse of it from the back of its aviary but not a very clear view.
The other birds were easy to see and I took lots of photos. Unfortunately, I can't remember what type of birds of prey they all were.
I think this next one was a juvenile American Bald Eagle minus the characteristic white head feather which don't appear until they are about 5 years old.
A Barn Owl.
I think this next one is an American Fish Eagle.
One of the hi-lights of the day was when visitors were given the opportunity to have a go at flying an owl them self. Lara and I both flew a Barn Owl.
2 comments:
WOW! What wonderful photos Karen and just check out that one of Lasra and the owl....awesome! I think you are both very brave.xx
I love photographing birds ... Love trying to get the definition of their feathers x
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