Continuing from Part 1 of photos from this year's annual Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Raptor Fest, below are highlights from the flying demonstrations. Falconer Steve Hoddy, founder and director of Earthquest, brought several of his birds to show their flying skills and teach about environmental conservation.
This is Horton, a Great Horned Owl.
And this is Gila, an Aplomado Falcon, now endangered in the US.
She thrilled the crowd with her fast loops and swoops.
The wire hanging from her feet is a transmitter so she can be tracked in case she decides to go off on an adventure of her own.
Next up: More flying demonstrations in Part 3.
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