This photo was taken back in October up at Hawk Ridge in Duluth, MN. The photo was taken by a Hawk Ridge volunteer, I kind of had my hands full, as I released a
merlin falcon that I had adopted.
This was one of three birds that I adopted up at Hawk Ridge in the fall of 2008. The adoption program is a way that a normal every day person, off of the streets, can get the chance to hold on to a wild raptor for a few seconds and then let it fly free up into the sky. It is a great experience and the fee that you pay helps to fund all of the great education programs and studies of the Hawk Ridge Observatory.
This was one of three birds that I adopted up at Hawk Ridge in the fall of 2008. The adoption program is a way that a normal every day person, off of the streets, can get the chance to hold on to a wild raptor for a few seconds and then let it fly free up into the sky. It is a great experience and the fee that you pay helps to fund all of the great education programs and studies of the Hawk Ridge Observatory.
Cool idea!! I would certainly adopt a raptor in exchange for holding it for a minute!!
ReplyDeletestunning photo.......
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What a great experience.
ReplyDeleteLet's hope the Merlin survives successfully!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shot and what a great project to be part of.
ReplyDeleteOh wow, that was some experience.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fun yet worthwhile project. The best kind. ;-)
ReplyDeleteAwesome! It is great to see that they like to get everyone involved. Hopefully that will lead to a better understanding by the general public of these magnificant birds of prey!
ReplyDeleteWhat an exciting post! Thanks for the scoop.
ReplyDeleteI am sure that was very exciting, I always enjoy your bird photographs.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing experience I can imagine the emotion! Great photo..I can read your body language..freedom mighty one!
ReplyDeleteI would like to be able to hold a raptor! Something about them has always given me great joy.
ReplyDeleteVery envious again, flaconry is on my list of to do things. Excellent photography.
ReplyDeleteFantastic shot in the right moment!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a noble cause that you are contributing to. Your blog is is full of these raptor images. Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteI also like the way you have adopted your theme to fit into sky watch
What a beautiful, uplifting (pun intended) photo. Must feel great to know you helped that raptor fly again.
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