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    A bird in hand is.....priceless!

    During our time in Scotland we decided to stop at a falconry center. We found one in Huntley so we did the trek from Laggan and boy was it worth the drive!


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    I had the opportunity to get acquainted with a burrowing owl, a great horned owl and an eagle a couple of years ago from the "Birds of Prey Rescue Centre in Southern Alberta. It was an awesome experience.

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    What fanastic experiences guys and great photos to boot. Thanks for putting them up here.
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    Awesome! Birds of prey are so beautiful!!!

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    This guy flew into a window at our shop, dazed himself for five minutes or so before he flew off. We have two macaws at home, but looking into the eyes of a bird of prey is totally different.

    Love that first pic of the eagle.

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    We have enjoyed several raptor displays and centers in the UK. Highly recommend the Screech Owl Sanctuary in Cornwall! Despite their name, they house a wide range of owls and other critters too.

    My sister won't thank me for this snap, but here's the level of interaction possible with these fascinating and seldom-seen creatures.

    Proudly Duncan [maternal], MacDonald and MacDaniel [paternal].

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bluescelt View Post
    During our time in Scotland we decided to stop at a falconry center. We found one in Huntley so we did the trek from Laggan and boy was it worth the drive!

    I've heard good things about the Falconry center, unfortunately I havent gotten around to visiting it yet.
    The hielan' man he wears the kilt, even when it's snowin';
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    But he kens fine where its goin'.

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