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September 19, 2014

Hoodie

I came across this hooded falcon in Budapest.  I've never seen one this close up before.  Evidently, a hood is used in the manning process (acclimatizing to humans and the human world) and to keep the raptor in a calm state.  Often it also sports strips of strong leather called jesses on both legs.  Quite stylish, don't you agree?


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6 comments:

  1. Sarah HuizengaSeptember 19, 2014 at 8:54 AM

    I don' think I have ever seen one hooded before either.

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  2. Michelle BSeptember 19, 2014 at 9:08 AM

    I have never seen a hooded falcon that close either. Love the little tuft on top of his hood.

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  3. Viv@Thoughts from the DesktopSeptember 19, 2014 at 10:05 AM

    Majestic they are so wonderful to look at .

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  4. carol l mckSeptember 19, 2014 at 10:17 AM

    Beautiful photography of nature's majestic bird ~ Happy Weekend to you!

    artmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)

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  5. JeanieSeptember 19, 2014 at 5:24 PM

    Fascinating. I would feel so trapped!

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  6. RamblingSeptember 20, 2014 at 4:30 PM

    Very interesting shot.

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