Yesterday we had a bird show as a birthday present for a good friend. On a cold winterday several birds were presented to us as this "Caracara" , a smart bird from the US.
A screech owl.
This one is a Harris Hawk.
I am sorry, I have to look for their names.
But this was the birthday girl with an Oehoe.( eagle-owl) . Tomorrow more.
These guys look so magnificent. They are also impressive hunters.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenAbsolutely beautiful birds! What a treat to see! Have you read "H is for Hawk?" If not, I guarantee that you would like it!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenWhat a treat Marianne, the birds are magnificent, the last one extraordinary!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThis show had to be very interesting. Your bird photos are lovely.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThey're such beautiful birds! Hard to pick a favourite.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenWhat a lovely way to celebrate a birthday despite the cold.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenWat een spectaculair verjaardagscadeau!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenSome whopping big birds there.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenDearest Marianne,
BeantwoordenVerwijderenWhat a SHOW, even if it was COLD...
That 3rd photo showing a spectacular Harris Hawk (Woestijnbuizerd) is my favorite! Guess they are quite intelligent too!
Hugs and happy weekend.
Mariette
Raptors this close are very impressive.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI love those bird shows but not that cold weather. A fun idea for a birthday present.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenAmazing to see them so close up...great birthday gift! We see the caracaras occasionally here in Florida and we used to when we stayed in Texas , ..they are actually the National Bird of Mexico! The Bald Eagle, like in your post above, is the US National Bird.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenSuch a thoughtful birthday gift!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThese bid guys would really scare me if I was there in close proximity to them. They all look to be in very bad moods. LOL
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