Bird's-eye view for youngsters at event.YOUNGSTERS were given the chance to get up close with Q the vulture vulture, common name for large birds of prey of temperate and tropical regions. The Old World vultures (family Accipitridae) are allied to hawks and eagles; the more ancient American vultures and condors are of a different family (Cathartidae) with distant links to and Harris the Hawk at an event near Nuneaton. The Bird of Prey bird of prey Any member of the order Falconiformes (eagles, falcons, hawks, and vultures) or Strigiformes (owls). Falconiforms are also called raptors. They are active during the day, whereas owls are nocturnal. experience day was run in Ansley by North Warwickshire For the parliamentary constituency, see . North Warwickshire is a local government district and borough in Warwickshire, England. The main town in the district is Atherstone where the council is based. Other significant places include Coleshill, Polesworth and Kingsbury. Borough Council. They were given the chance to hold the owls, falcons, hawks and vulture during the event. Under the watchful eye of Warwickshire falconer Jan Prymaka, the 15 children experienced how hawks are trained to hunt and had Q the vulture literally eating out of their hands. As a souvenir of their day, the kids also had their photo taken with their favourite bird. Mr Prymaka said: "The favourite bird seems to be the Piccolino, a white- faced Scops Owl, who supervises the class from his perch on the desk." The next Bird of Prey experience event runs at Dobbies Garden Centre in Mancetter on Saturday, May 7 and Sunday, May 8. CAPTION(S): DN10284_2. 'Q'-ING UP FOR A LOOK: Organiser of the Birds of Prey experience Jan Prymaka (above) shows Sophie Elliott Q the vulture and (left) the majestic creature taking off. DN10284_1. |
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