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Yesterday I accompanied [livejournal.com profile] corvus_animus on a trip to the wilds around Syracuse NY to visit a friend and master falconer and his birds. It was just what the doctor ordered. Though, I have come to the conclusion that falconry is some manner of highly infectious disease.

I got to meet Gizmo, a spectacled owl. I have great love for this bird. He liked to rest his beak on my hand like that while I rubbed his head. If I stopped he would stretch up and start a throaty 'hooohoo'.


Alex was my other buddy, a raven and a rather spectacular one at that. His best friend in the world happens to be a spaniel.


Full set of images containing ravens, owl, hawks, and falcons can be found here!

Date: 2012-01-09 05:29 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] http://users.livejournal.com/la_marquise_de_/
They are magnificent.
We have a raptor sanctuary fairly near us: their star is a little tawny owl who was injured on the road and can no longer fly. He's got the free run of the place, as a result, and hops about bossing visitors.

Date: 2012-01-09 05:35 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] fireun.livejournal.com
Owls are wonderful creatures. I have never had the pleasure of handling one before yesterday. Their feet are fascinating!

Date: 2012-01-09 07:37 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] http://users.livejournal.com/la_marquise_de_/
I've never seen an owl's foot close-up. I must remember to peer.

Date: 2012-01-09 07:49 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] fireun.livejournal.com
There was a lot of feathering- far more than I had anticipated.

Date: 2012-01-09 06:22 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] icedrake.livejournal.com
Owls are awesome! In fact, I give you some internet owls to brighten the day.


And


(all to take my mind off the tiny, very dead, screech owl I found in the garden a couple of weeks ago. ):

Date: 2012-01-09 06:40 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] icedrake.livejournal.com
Sorry, must include one more. Too adorable.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ajc6xr6mNeY

Date: 2012-01-09 09:05 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] evil-little-dog.livejournal.com
Oh, how lovely! May I share your photo album with a friend who is also into birds? I know she'd appreciate it.

Date: 2012-01-09 09:08 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] fireun.livejournal.com
Most definitely! I should have some video of the raven Alex playing with the spaniel up later as well :)

Date: 2012-01-09 09:15 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] evil-little-dog.livejournal.com
Thank you, I know she'll appreciate it.

And yay for vids!

Date: 2012-01-10 03:15 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] a-feather.livejournal.com
Ugh, I love the picture of the owl resting his beak on your finger- he's a stunning guy!

Date: 2012-01-10 03:09 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] fireun.livejournal.com
He was very feline in his mannerisms, which amused me as his trainer said he really dislikes cats :D He would rest his beak like that while I rubbed all around his head and he would lean into it. If I stopped I got The Glare and some beautiful vocalizations.

Date: 2012-01-10 06:59 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] havocmangawip.livejournal.com
AMAZING!!!!!!

Date: 2012-01-10 03:08 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] fireun.livejournal.com
It was seriously incredible.

Date: 2012-01-10 02:50 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] libwitch.livejournal.com
Note to self: Owls are probably not the best indoor pets. Especially when you own ferts.

Date: 2012-01-10 03:07 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] fireun.livejournal.com
I had to keep telling myself that...

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