Now you see it...

On Saturday we attended a craft fair in the grounds of Belvoir Castle . The first thing I saw as we entered was a Peregrine Falcon swooping across the path. There was a superb falconry demonstration, featuring Harris Hawks, Saker Falcons, Eagle Owls and of course the Peregrine. This for me was the highlight. To watch this bird in such close proximity was such a joy. The speed and stealth of this bird as it came at the lure, literally skimming the heads of those of us watching has to be seen to be believed! The picture below shows one of the Harris Hawks in flight.