Home - 2024 - Mom and Dad's visit

Photographer: Josh Eckels

Lunch break at ArtWalk Strolling in Carlsbad Staying out the waves Getting a little rockier Late afternoon sun All four of us Erosion control Capt. Frazier hawking his wares About to dine at Campfire Appetizers Smores at the table Getting ready for falconry Say hello to Tig the great horned owl Swivel head Warming up to the crowd Hacking up an owl pellet A little spritz of water Perched for a bit Stacy says hello Chewing away A little bashful Carefully perched Bright yellow eyes Ready for takeoff Flying back to Denise A little tidbit Coming back Low glide Incoming! Saying howdy Takeoff Tig and Kirk Chowing down Checking out the talons Chilling with Tig Staring straight ahead Contemplating a new pet Tig's not too excited about the camera Mouse time Tight grip Don't take my mouse About to chow down Down the gullet All puffed up Nice ears Yum yum Staring with purpose Habibi the lanner falcon White underbelly Habibi harasses a turkey vulture Waiting for the 12 mile flight to wrap up Coming in low Protecting his catch All mine! GPS backpack Chowing down Making a mess Happy to eat Layered wing feathers Losing a feather Group shot And he's off Back again Stacy's turn Back to me Meaningful eye contact Ready to depart Tail feathers Leaning forward Taking the plunge Another takeoff Coming back Steam the harris hawk The third and final raptor Gazing back Keeping a respectful distance Intense stare Soaring down the trail In flight Limbering up Looking into the valley Looking to and fro 3... 2... 1... Liftoff! Coming back again Another nice landing Sneaking between the trunks Soaring back A quick walk Flaring up Saying hi About to play catch Going up for a catch Eye on the prize On target Making the grab Back in the tree And back again Looking at the catch Firm grasp Mouse tail Taking a bow Me and Steam Takeoff Our new friend Back and forth Exiting the group shot Almost looking like a chicken V shape Bright yellow feet Side eye Generating some lift To and fro Short break Full extension Up up and away A little afternoon Quirkle

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