How's this for a first encounter after leaving my house this morning! She's a Harris Hawk, named Athena, employed by my local brewery to scare away the nuisance gulls. Her handler was kind enough to allow me to take some close-ups 馃槏 #HarrisHawk #Hawks | #Faversham #Kent #England | #birdsoftheworld #birds
A close-up of the hawk looking towards the camera.
A close-up of the hawk looking to the right.
A photo of a person holding a Harris hawk, on their gloved hand. The hawk is the main focus, with its wings slightly spread and its talons gripping the leather falconry glove. Its plumage is a mix of dark brown and white, and its beak is yellow. The person holding the bird is wearing an orange jacket with reflective strips. The background consists of a brick wall and a building. 2.5 Flash (Edited) 馃槉