Totally Wild - Birds Of Prey

Birds Of Prey

Date:19/12/2008

The eagle has landed - or rather is about to this week! Adam might have met his match when he catches up with some birds of prey.

The claws were out this week!

Well, maybe not so much the claws…but the talons were. Birds of Prey are without a doubt some of the most amazing animals you could ever meet. It can be a little scary too, and I'll be honest with you some birds can freak me out a bit, especially when you hold them up near your face for a photo. I recall one shoot when I had a wedge tailed eagle attempt to get it's talons into my legs – TERRIFYING.

Seriously, this bird could make its talons go right through your arm if it wanted to so when they take a disliking to you it's wise to respect their personal space and back away. Animals can be funny like that. Some birds even choose a favourite gender… I once met a bird that would kiss and cuddle up to girls, but try to bite and scratch any boy that went near it! Unfair!

However these stories aside, I highly recommend having a photo with a bird of prey. I had one with a Barking Owl and a Wedgie! A lot of zoos can offer that experience and the proceeds often go straight back into bird conservation. Oh and don't fear the birds they choose for photos are all people friendly. Phew!

See you soon!

Adam