Lucy in wideplay. She's my favorite Harris Hawk. Love this lady!
Lucyyyy! - in the sky with diamonds. She's absolutely beautiful, Sophia!!
She's an amazing hunter... even though she's older (for a hawk). She puts some of the young ones to shame!
wow she's gorgeous! so majestic. I love hawks (and all birds of prey) How did you get into working with birds?
She is a beauty. We see red tailed hawks, golden eagles and even a few bald eagles around our cabin in Hamblin Valley Utah. There are also smaller hawks, but I am not sure what species. Many owls, large and small, make their homes around us. It can be dangerous for the feral cats and even small dogs out in the open. I have never seen a cat taken, when they disappear it could be coyotes, but cats who survive to be old are wary of their surroundings. We had neighbors loose a dog to a golden eagle while they watched.
Yes, it can be dangerous for household pets. I have a little Westie and always worried about him that way when I lived on Vancouver Island. There are so many eagles there and I lived on a small acreage which Mac (my dog) loved to explore daily. He is a bunny hunter lol. My daughter once had a bunny taken right off our balcony in St. Catharines Ontario by an eagle. Still, they are spectacular. I just adore raptors! I have often said that looking one in the eyes is like looking into the eyes of God. It can be quite a humbling experience.
