And The ADVENTURE Continues...: October 24, 2014 Falconry Class and Wedding Day

Friday, October 24, 2014

Today I am receiving my birthday present early from Dawn & Carl. My birthday is October 31. It is a falconry class at NH School of Falconry. Nancy Cowan is a master falconer. She was wonderful and taught us a lot about falconry from history about the birds and how they hunt and survive. Our lessons consisted on how the birds of prey are trained and then she trained our small group on how to handle these wonderful birds. First we learned about the equipment that is needed. We then went on to learning how to get the peregrine falcon to perch on our hand and then to get the falcon to go back to his perch. Next we had some lessons outside getting her Harris's hawk to fly to us for a bit of food and to fly back to the tree or some where else to perch until his next snack. I was so overwhelmed that I could have stayed there all day in awe of these majestic falcons. This is one birthday present I will never forget.

Nancy Cowan, master falconer

Peregrine Falcon

Pat with Harris's Hawk

Dawn with Harris's Hawk

Harris's Hawk waiting patiently

The rain stopped just before the wedding so the ceremony was outside. It was a little chilly but we didn't have to be outside for very long. Ashley was a beautiful bride and Matthew look so handsome. They seemed to be good for one another. The reception followed inside. What a nice party. Everyone seemed to be having a great time, The party ended somewhere around midnight. What a nice ending to a long and perfect day.

Everyone's ready for this wedding. Top row Left to right Pat, Mike, Carlo, Scott, Carl,
John, Brandon, Beth, Dawn, Jennifer, Michelle, Haven, Christina, Aubrey and Bella