Ilkeston Cam On Holiday 2002 - South West Wales
Part 03 - Manor House Wild Animal Park, St Florence, near Tenby
The photos on this page were taken on Sunday 14th July
Our first encounter with the birds of prey was when one of them
snapped his tether and decided to help himself to someone's picnic
lunch. He was soon re-united with his keeper but remained the
centre of attention.
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The nineteen year old African Tawny Eagle looked very comfortable
cradled in his keeper's arms but the talons and beak could inflict
a severe injury on the unwary. Although not tame, the eagle was
"used to" humans and was fed well so no-one was in
real danger.
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A little later the eagle was part of a display flying around
the picnic area in the park, landing in turn on each of the tables
where visitors could get a close look.
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This was as close as I got. He still had plenty to say for himself.
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The second bird of prey to put in an appearance was this European
Eagle Owl, seen here making friends with another visitor to the
park.
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For seventeen years the owl has been known as Horace and was
thought to be a male. Still called Horace "he" laid
an egg for the first time earlier this year.
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