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Went to a demonstration slash workshop today where different owls and other birds of prey were introduced and talked about. Very interesting day!

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 month ago
[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Beautiful! The recessed eyes make them still feel a bit intimidating even if the owls are on the smaller side. ☺️

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

They were all very intimidating still, from the small birbs to the big majestic ones!

When they are this small I can't help but see them as cute though. Look at that face 🥰

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

She is totally cute!

Can you say where this was at, and did they have any other animals out?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

It was at a local falconer, so there were a bunch! American Bald Eagle, Peregrine Falcon, Golden Eagle, and also some Eagle Owls and a Barn Owl. I'll keep posting!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago

That sounds like a darn fine day!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

Amazing. I haven't felt that level of disappointment looking back at me since yesterday when I was "Trying my best." Near other people.