Harris Hawk

M G Pettett

Harris Hawk

This magnificent bird is one of the inhabitants of the Malta Falconry Centre. It is apparently very easy to train and so is a popular falconry “beginner’s bird”. It is native to much of South and Central America and the southern part of North America. The MFC takes great care in animal welfare, and apart from offering courses and educational sessions, it rescues injured birds brought in from the wild. Falconry in Malta dates back to the 13th century; the Maltese falcon was a highly prized bird. The title of the classic film “The Maltese Falcon” was based (in a roundabout way) on a historical fact. Pentax K 10D

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Harris Hawk by M G Pettett
Harris Hawk by M G Pettett
  • WayoftheWarrior

    WayoftheWarrior

    excellent

  • M G Pettett replied

    Thank you! Season’s greetings!

  • Randi Bailey

    Randi Bailey

    Wow, what beautiful coppery chest feathers! This is a superb capture.

  • M G Pettett replied

    Thanks for the comment and for adding this to your favourites, Randi.

  • jinney

    jinney

    In the country areas in New Zealand we have Hawkes-the motorways/highways cut thru the farmlands..I always feel one with them ducking and diving-as I am driving!...would be cool too stop and get an AWESOME SHOT LIKE THIS!!!
    The colour of his feathers/the detail…they facinate me!
    HeS just stunning!..HE REALLY HAS CAUGHT MY EYE!
    Thankyou
    -jinney

  • M G Pettett

    M G Pettett

    Thanks jinney, for your enthusiastic comment and for adding this to your favourites. I was in the South Island many years ago, and remember that many remarkable photogenic creatures called NZ home, but I never so any hawks, so thanks for the info as well.

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