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The Birds of Prey show is spectacular. It's on twice a day at 12pm
and then again at 2.30pm on the Oak Tree Lawn. It's worthwhile getting
there 10 or 15 minutes early and then you will get a seat or a good
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First on is the owl (see right), the most aerobatic of the
birds in the show. Your host will explain all about how the
birds live in the wild and the low chances of an owl of this
type every becoming an adult. He then lets the bird fly away to
a nearby tree where it observes the crowds with disdain. If
you are lucky you may well see one of the local sparrow hawks
attempt to attack the owl as it flies to and from the tree.
Don't be concerned though, the owl is much larger than its
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Next to make an appearance is the Bald Eagle (left and
right), a magnificent bird of prey. Less aerobatic than the owl,
the Bald Eagle swoops off the handlers heavily gloved hand only
inches (literally) above your head. The crowd ducks, and with
good reason when you see the size of those claws in close up.
The Bald Eagle is the national symbol of the United States and
it is indeed as spectacular bird of prey. It is followed the
vulture which is so lazy that it waddles around the arena
following the trainer rather than flying! |
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Finally the star of the show appears, Steller's Sea Eagle,
with a whopping wing span of up to 240cm (8ft). These are the
largest eagles in the world and the look spectacular with a
bright yellow beak.
This is the least aerobatic of the birds and may also be
attacked by the local Sparrow Hawks, but this bird occasionally
fights back. You are warned by the handler to duck if it swoops
above your head, so keep your eyes on it all the time! |
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All in all this is a spectacular show and will be of interest to kids
and adults. the setting of the castle makes it all the more fascinating.
The show is on twice a day and lasts about half an hour. make sure you
don't miss this. if you go to the first show at 12.00 you may well be so
hooked that you turn up at the second one as well.
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