Ilkeston Cam On Holiday 2002 - South West Wales
Part 03 - Manor House Wild Animal Park, St Florence, near Tenby
The photos on this page were taken on Sunday 14th July
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Our first encounter with the birds of prey was when one of them
snapped his tether and decided to help himself to someone's picnic
lunch. He was soon re-united with his keeper but remained the
centre of attention.
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The nineteen year old African Tawny Eagle looked very comfortable
cradled in his keeper's arms but the talons and beak could inflict
a severe injury on the unwary. Although not tame, the eagle was
"used to" humans and was fed well so no-one was in
real danger.
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A little later the eagle was part of a display flying around
the picnic area in the park, landing in turn on each of the tables
where visitors could get a close look.
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This was as close as I got. He still had plenty to say for himself.
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The second bird of prey to put in an appearance was this European
Eagle Owl, seen here making friends with another visitor to the
park.
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For seventeen years the owl has been known as Horace and was
thought to be a male. Still called Horace "he" laid
an egg for the first time earlier this year.
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