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Sunday, July 12, 2015

Meeting A Golden Eagle

While we were in Hershey, we stayed at the Hotel Hershey.

On Sunday, they had a meet and greet with a Falcon Golden Eagle!!
Thanks Eileen for correcting the identification.  

Her name was Bliss
and she was such a magnificent presence.

 What a wonderful experience it was to meet her.

She was very calm and extremely tame,

 her talons were impressive,

as was her wing span.

She was content, almost seemed to be enjoying herself,
and had a wonderful rapport with her
handler - trainer, Jack Hubley.

 If you are interested,
you can read more about the Falconry Program here.

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25 comments:

  1. Cranberry MorningJuly 12, 2015 at 5:31 AM

    What an amazing bird! That must have been a great experience, getting so up close and personal with that awesome creature.

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  2. Sharon MJuly 12, 2015 at 6:38 AM

    Wow! That's a gorgeous creature, for sure. And those talons... I am crazy about birds, the large and the small. She is beautiful.

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  3. eileeninmdJuly 12, 2015 at 7:24 AM

    Hello Debbie, that is a cool experience. And an awesome looking falcon! I love the closeups! Happy Sunday!

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    1. eileeninmdJuly 12, 2015 at 7:26 AM

      Debbie, I just read up more on the falconry and Bliss is actually a Golden Eagle.

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    2. DebbieJuly 12, 2015 at 7:37 AM

      i kept saying to chuck that it looked so much like an eagle. but the sign said falcon so i only questioned it in my mind. thanks eileen, i had visited the link i shared but i guess i missed that part!!

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  4. MarmePurlJuly 12, 2015 at 7:39 AM

    Oh, the places you go...
    And we get to ride along for the adventures. So fun.

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  5. AdrienneJuly 12, 2015 at 8:43 AM

    It's the beak that gets me - crazy scary/impressive! And her eyes are beautiful!

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  6. Changes in the windJuly 12, 2015 at 9:17 AM

    Oh I am jealous...Would love to have done that.

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  7. MichelleJuly 12, 2015 at 9:59 AM

    What a beauty!

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  8. MuffieJuly 12, 2015 at 10:43 AM

    What a majestic bird! You're so fortunate to have been able to see and learn about this eagle. Great photos!

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  9. Author R. Mac WheelerJuly 12, 2015 at 11:42 AM

    very cool

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  10. Muffy's MarksJuly 12, 2015 at 11:44 AM

    Just a beautiful bird. If I were a rabbit and saw those talons coming at me, I'd know it was all over but the crying!!!

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  11. GailJuly 12, 2015 at 12:31 PM

    To see such a magnificent bird eye to eye is amazing.

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  12. DianeJuly 12, 2015 at 1:47 PM

    Gorgeous big birds Debbie, we have Golden and Bald Eagles that have really recovered over the years here in the Pacific northwest, you see them nesting all over the place.

    Hugs Diane

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  13. BeachGypsyJuly 12, 2015 at 5:37 PM

    Just look at her face!! Amazing!

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  14. TexWisGirlJuly 12, 2015 at 8:19 PM

    how awesome! i've drawn a golden eagle or two. beautiful!

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  15. karenJuly 12, 2015 at 9:30 PM

    What a big beautiful golden eagle. I have never seen a real one up close. You don't look scared a bit standing so close to it. I'm going to read up on the link about these birds. Thanks for sharing & you have a wonderful week.

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    1. DebbieJuly 13, 2015 at 9:07 AM

      i felt no fear karen, i just enjoyed every second. there was a little tackling of the kiddos to secure my place in line, and a little hogging of time, but otherwise, i was a good sharer!!!!

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  16. Bethany CarsonJuly 12, 2015 at 10:25 PM

    How awesome to meet a beautiful bird like that! Love the photo of you with it!

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  17. KayJuly 12, 2015 at 10:37 PM

    What a very stately, proud bird. Hershey? Pennsylvania? Oh my! We plan to go there.

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  18. ConniecrafterJuly 13, 2015 at 3:26 PM

    They are very amazing that's for sure!

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  19. Brian KingJuly 13, 2015 at 6:26 PM

    Oh, what a gorgeous raptor! They are so impressive!

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  20. AnonymousJuly 14, 2015 at 12:01 AM

    Nice! Aren't they amazing? I go every chance I get to see raptors.

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  21. LeAnnJuly 14, 2015 at 1:51 PM

    Oh, I loved the pictures on this one. What a beautiful bird and you got some fantastic pictures.
    I think Eagle's are such magnificent birds. The wing span is amazing.
    I loved your picture with him. Hugs~

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  22. A Colorful WorldJuly 16, 2015 at 10:12 AM

    How exciting to get to see this wonderful raptor up close! Great photos. What a lovely experience!

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