Eurasian Eagle Owl in Flight
I know I mentioned all the herons I saw in Charleston, but this was by far my favorite shot from the trip. I couldn't wait to share it. Definitely view it large if you can!
While in Charleston we visited the Center for Birds of Prey. The Center for Birds of Prey is an amazing nonprofit organization that treats and releases 400+ injured birds each year, as well as educating the public about these incredible birds. The center offers guided tours and free (as in speech, not beer) flight demonstrations to the public 3 days each week.
We got to see this beautiful Eurasian Eagle Owl during the flight demonstrations, along with a Kite, a Black Vulture and two Harris Hawks. Saying that this owl was huge feels like an understatement. It was easily larger than a Bald Eagle. All of the birds in the Center's flight demonstrations are trained to perform natural behaviors using positive reinforcement. Because they fly untethered, the Center places small radio transmitters on the birds (visible on the owl's tail feathers) in order to aid recovery in the event that the bird decides to take an unscheduled vacation.
Eurasian Eagle Owl in Flight
I know I mentioned all the herons I saw in Charleston, but this was by far my favorite shot from the trip. I couldn't wait to share it. Definitely view it large if you can!
While in Charleston we visited the Center for Birds of Prey. The Center for Birds of Prey is an amazing nonprofit organization that treats and releases 400+ injured birds each year, as well as educating the public about these incredible birds. The center offers guided tours and free (as in speech, not beer) flight demonstrations to the public 3 days each week.
We got to see this beautiful Eurasian Eagle Owl during the flight demonstrations, along with a Kite, a Black Vulture and two Harris Hawks. Saying that this owl was huge feels like an understatement. It was easily larger than a Bald Eagle. All of the birds in the Center's flight demonstrations are trained to perform natural behaviors using positive reinforcement. Because they fly untethered, the Center places small radio transmitters on the birds (visible on the owl's tail feathers) in order to aid recovery in the event that the bird decides to take an unscheduled vacation.