Ilkeston Cam On Holiday
In South West Wales - Part Three
Birds of Prey at Manor
House Wild Animal Park, St Florence, near Tenby
The
photos on this page were taken on Sunday 14th July
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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