HawkTalk Issue 95 Winter 2023

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HAWKTALK WINTER 2023 ISSUE 95

Our favourite things about winter at the Trust

Shorter days, falling leaves and a new timetable can only mean one thing – winter is approaching! This calmer period is a magical time of the year to come outside and spend a day surrounded by

the change of season while watching our winter flying team take to the skies. We absolutely adore this time of year – here are just a few of our favourite things about the Trust as the end of year approaches …

Cedric

“ Seeing Josie the Harris Hawk fly on my Behind-the-scenes Winter Experiences – it was so wonderful to see her flying across the frozen grasses and watch how high in the sky she wanted to go before making a great descent to our guests’ gloves. Very exciting to see one single bird bringing so much thrill to our guests and me!” CEDRIC ROBERT Bird Team and National Bird of Prey Hospital™ Manager

Tom

Ryan

“ The final moments of a crisp winter’s day over the meadow are stunning. The sun going down casts a golden glow over the grasses – usually as we finish our Meadow Encounter. It’s a magical moment in time.” TOM MORATH Deputy Head of Living Collection

“ Walking through the grounds before anyone else has arrived on the coldest frosty mornings as the sun has just risen – my favourite days are when it’s so cold the frost doesn’t lift all day!” RYAN STEPHENS Bird Team and Registrar