Nicola H Posted August 7, 2005 Share Posted August 7, 2005 Emily and I finally went on our Falconry course, this was first prize in the egg painting comp at our local garden centre, Emily's egg little chick won first prize it also won a prize in the Omlet egg painting comp. Emily and I had a great time looking at all the different birds of prey and then we got to fly a small owl and a hooded vulture. The worst thing was we had to use baby chicks as bait, not a nice sight seeing a vulture ripping a chick apart. Emily was really good at flying the birds she didn't flinch when they landed on her arm she is so used to holding a flapping chicken... An interesting fact that we learnt is that the fastest bird in a swoop is a Peregrine Falcon it can swoop at about 250 mph, but the fastest bird to fly in a straight line is a duck which can fly at about 90 mph were as the falcon can only reach speeds of about 60 - 70 mph when flying in a straight line................. Here is picture from our day out......The owl that Emily is holding can catch and devour a fox but unfortunately it also eats chickens...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted August 7, 2005 Share Posted August 7, 2005 Glad you had a great day out Nicola. When we went "hands on" at Stockley farm I had my fingers crossed that Ben and Joe would not notice the chicks. . Great pic of Emily ..... and the owl .. I take it that was not a small one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted August 7, 2005 Share Posted August 7, 2005 Days like this are brilliant aren't they? I think the picture is fabulous! Well done Emily! I'm not sure I would have been so brave! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted August 7, 2005 Share Posted August 7, 2005 Lovely photo Nicola - I'd love to have a cuddle with that owl! Lucky Emily!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted August 7, 2005 Share Posted August 7, 2005 Sounds like a great day out Nicola. Lovely photo x Kate - I just noticed your big pants in your signature - brilliant!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted August 7, 2005 Share Posted August 7, 2005 Unlike Super pants Kate, I don't want to cuddle that owl, looks a bit big and fierce for me . Well done Emily, what a star for holding such a wonderful looking bird . Sounds like a brilliant day though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted August 7, 2005 Author Share Posted August 7, 2005 Thanks everyone it was a good day Emily could only hold the big owl for a couple of minutes it was so heavy............... But very fluffy and soft we stroked it for ages and it purred like the chooks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Are you sure it wasn't growling!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Yes Annie - it does look like it would eat little Emily for breakfast doesn't it! Very brave soldier! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 I've now got an image in my head of Super Kate in her Super Pants cuddling a purring owl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alison M Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Lovely photograph Nicola, shame you weren't on it as well. A very interesting fact. Glad you and Emily enjoyed your day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 I've now got an image in my head of Super Kate in her Super Pants cuddling a purring owl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
