A Visit by Hawk Walk

A Visit by Hawk Walk photo gallery

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The three winners of our 'bird in flight' tournament.
Flying Tonight !
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We made 'birds' from junk and feathers and launched them using a stomp rocket.
Mr Hughes with Boo and all the Cubs
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We were pleased to gather around Boo and have a group picture.
Camera shy ?
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Boo, the Eagle Owl, didn't want to look at Akela for a photo.
Protective gloves are essential.
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Squeak, the Harris Hawk, has really sharp talons.
Widge ... posing.
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The Barn Owl, Widge, was happy to pose for a photograph.
Feeling the air.
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Mr Hughes encouraged Widge to flap her wings over the top of the Cubs so we could feel the air but we didn't hear any flapping because owls have silent flight.
Kevin the Kestrel.
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This was a really beautiful introduction to birds of prey.
What happened to the flag ?
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We were so excited by our visit from David Hughes of Hawk Walk that we forgot to do 'flag break' !