Falconry in Village Park

I took a snowy stroll through my local park when I noticed a woman under the giant pine trees with a large bird on her arm. She was hanging out with two friends. From about 20 feet away I admired her bird and asked if I could take a picture. She offered to come closer and let me meet Halsey, a red-tailed hawk she has been raising.

I did not get Halsey's owner's name. She said she has been studying falconry for nine years, and is a master falconer. Her friend is two, or else she said she has had Halsey for two years. Halsey was very well behaved and absolutely beautiful. She is also very chatty.

Talking to her I had flashbacks to when we would take Sandy Claws Dragon out in public. People would be surprised that we had a dragon with us. At first they would look a bit horrified or scared, but after a few minutes I could see their hearts melting. 

I'm glad Halsey gets to leave her cage and stretch her wings.