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Cleo the Barn Owl - Such a gorgeous bird! |
Yesterday I visited the Raptor Centre in Duncan (
http://www.pnwraptors.com/index.html ) to get some cool birds of prey shots. I do not intend to sell these photos (or at least do not expect to!) Photographers intending to use the photos taken at the centre for commercial purposes are charged a $30.00 flat rate. If someone does approach me to purchase one of these shots, I will pay them the fee however!
The centre has a great set up for all visitors. Birds are either tethered in the open or in cages. The wire can be a nuisance, but its still pretty cool to see the birds up close. Flying demonstrations occur twice a day and include a variety of birds of prey species. From turkey vultures to owl and hawks - a great deal of information is given!
I also participated in the "Hawk Walk". An extra $12 will get you a close up encounter with one of the centre's hawks. The price of admission and cost of the Hawk Walk were DEFINITELY worth the expense and I would recommend the experience for anyone!
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Hera the Golden Eagle in her outdoor pen - She was no more than a meter and a half away from me! |
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One of the two kookaburas! I had never seen one before, so this was sweet! Their cage is hard to shoot them in, but I was lucky enough to catch someone flying them in the field - and consequently got some great shots! |
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Anakin the hawk - This is the cutie that I flew on my hawk walk! |
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Anakin - I think he needs to wipe his mouth more frequently after eating! haha! |
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Holding Anakin during the Hawk Walk - They're way lighter than they look! |