tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post5298720215953983180..comments2023-10-17T08:59:57.852-04:00Comments on Body Soul and Spirit: Canadian Raptor ConservancyRuthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15892804871759397018noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-10902720813113307412007-10-24T21:30:00.000-04:002007-10-24T21:30:00.000-04:00Jennifer- You are fortunate in being able to bring...Jennifer- You are fortunate in being able to bring people close to nature in your job. I hope you have many more opportunities to do so.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15892804871759397018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-2359006350549205782007-10-24T06:23:00.000-04:002007-10-24T06:23:00.000-04:00I love the looks on the faces of the people behind...I love the looks on the faces of the people behind the Harris Hawk on the man's head. People love to have close encounters with wildlife. May we continue to have these kinds of opportunities.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-91048543194758676632007-10-23T19:21:00.000-04:002007-10-23T19:21:00.000-04:00Jayne- Owls are so unique...another bird I have ne...Jayne- Owls are so unique...another bird I have never seen in the wild.<BR/><BR/>Mary- I too was impressed with the audience reaction to the show. People were very interested and enjoyed it very much. Good looking Canadians, eh?<BR/><BR/>RuthieJ- Thanks. I have so many pictures! the joy of digital photography.<BR/><BR/>AC- I know hawks have to eat too. And winter must be a hard time for them (as Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15892804871759397018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-37308808208545090702007-10-23T12:43:00.000-04:002007-10-23T12:43:00.000-04:00The photos of the birds of prey are awesome. Thank...The photos of the birds of prey are awesome. Thanks so much for sharing. It sounds like you had a terrific time.<BR/><BR/>We have golden and bald eagles in our area along the Grand. They were almost wiped out here, but are making a comeback.<BR/><BR/>Have a blessed Tuesday. I enjoyed my visit.<BR/><BR/>MaryMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08175754179624182953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-15298624241761045422007-10-23T09:23:00.000-04:002007-10-23T09:23:00.000-04:00Great stuff. A few winters ago, we had a hawk take...Great stuff. A few winters ago, we had a hawk take a bird from our backyard feeder.Anvilcloudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07974744042579564912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-80514608283378698252007-10-23T08:04:00.000-04:002007-10-23T08:04:00.000-04:00Great pictures and story, Ruth! I really liked see...Great pictures and story, Ruth! I really liked seeing all of the different raptors up close. It must have been so fun for you to view this presentation.RuthieJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663411478574192825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-69476776389833928832007-10-23T07:52:00.000-04:002007-10-23T07:52:00.000-04:00Ruth, this post is wonderful but what I enjoyed th...Ruth, this post is wonderful but what I enjoyed the most was the last photo - the laughter and smiles on the crowd's faces for the brave soul with a hawk on his head.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-4491671985752817942007-10-23T06:53:00.000-04:002007-10-23T06:53:00.000-04:00What magnificent birds! Thanks for sharing this R...What magnificent birds! Thanks for sharing this Ruth. Love the cute barn owls.Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14057094040409159429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-45967172775609090262007-10-23T06:39:00.000-04:002007-10-23T06:39:00.000-04:00Nina- Their gaze is very intense and intimidating ...Nina- Their gaze is very intense and intimidating to prey, I am sure. It was easy to take pictures with the birds a few feet away from me! :-)<BR/><BR/>Mom- Well, we call it the American Kestrel in Canada. I assume America refers to the continent.<BR/><BR/>Laura- Here is a quote from the website of the CRC.<BR/><BR/>"Canadian Raptor Conservancy is one of the largest captive breeding projects in Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15892804871759397018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-87541137355453222532007-10-22T22:53:00.000-04:002007-10-22T22:53:00.000-04:00We are fortunate to have lots of eagles in our are...We are fortunate to have lots of eagles in our area - love to sit on the deck and watch them soar, then spiral downward.JeanMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14536421799031706759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-38064470713514255192007-10-22T22:51:00.000-04:002007-10-22T22:51:00.000-04:00Barn owls seem to be having a hard time of it ever...Barn owls seem to be having a hard time of it everywhere.<BR/><BR/>;-(<BR/><BR/>So these birds are captive bred and kept just for educational purposes? Or are they used in hunting by falconers?LauraHinNJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08329387562570495570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-58772414690458567972007-10-22T22:26:00.000-04:002007-10-22T22:26:00.000-04:00Wonderful pictures. Do I change the name of my win...Wonderful pictures. Do I change the name of my winter visitor Sparrow Hawk to Mexican Kestrel?<BR/>Mexico MomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-2866641873411044232007-10-22T20:54:00.000-04:002007-10-22T20:54:00.000-04:00Birds of prey, with their forward-facing eyes--loo...Birds of prey, with their forward-facing eyes--looking right back at you with the same intensity with which we look at them!<BR/>Such lovely birds and pictures of them.nina at Nature Remains.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07888238636692649668noreply@blogger.com