The Cape Bird Club

Eagle Encounters – May 2009

A party of 7 Juniors (plus adult escorts) gathered at Eagle Encounters, the raptor rehabilitation centre at Spier Wine Estate. The weather was superb and the members enjoyed close-up encounters with many species before being seated for the 11.00 a.m. display.

photograph by Heather Howell                                                          photograph by Heather Howell

Barn Owl hoping from arm to arm.                               The Spotted Eagle Owl.

photograph by Heather Howell                                        photograph by Heather Howell

New recruit, the Cape Vulture.                       The Jackal Buzzard in hand.

photograph by Greg Morgan

Spotted Eagle Owl taking off.

Hank provided his usual outstanding interactive demonstration and included one item from the 2.00 p.m. show for the benefit of the CBC. Apart from the hands-on experience, his dialogue provides a wealth of information that would take years to gather from books. 
The newly acquired juvenile Cape Vulture added much humour.
 
Thanks to the staff and the weather, the outing was a great success.

Heather Howell.