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Hawk Conservancy Trust, Andover
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2025 5:26 pm
by PimperneBloke
Friday was my birthday, yes, hard to believe I've had more than 23 of them, I know, and as a treat Mrs PB arranged a trip here (
https://www.hawk-conservancy.org/ ), and also managed to arrange the weather to be absolutely glorious. I took over 2500 photos, so will break it down into 3 posts probably (not finished sorting the pics yet), as the day was centred around 3 flying displays, and then visiting the birds in their aviaries between shows. First up, described as "Wings Of Africa", preceded by a little wander around
We then mooched off for a bit of cake and a coffee, and a further wander through the aviaries, part 2 to follow
Re: Hawk Conservancy Trust, Andover
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2025 5:48 pm
by Charles B
PimperneBloke wrote: Sat Sep 20, 2025 5:26 pm
Friday was my birthday
... I took over 2500 photos, so will break it down into 3 posts probably (not finished sorting the pics yet), as the day was centred around 3 flying displays, and then visiting the birds in their aviaries between shows. First up, described as "Wings Of Africa", preceded by a little wander around
We then mooched off for a bit of cake and a coffee, and a further wander through the aviaries, part 2 to follow
Well Happy Birthday PB!
Such amazing photography and over 2500 photos!
I hope that cute Robin keeps clear of those others and doesn't end up as lunch.
But these powerfull birds could really help me rid my garden of rats!
Re: Hawk Conservancy Trust, Andover
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2025 6:52 pm
by Jacksparrow
PimperneBloke wrote: Sat Sep 20, 2025 5:26 pm
Friday was my birthday, yes, hard to believe I've had more than 23 of them, I know, and as a treat Mrs PB arranged a trip here (
https://www.hawk-conservancy.org/ ), and also managed to arrange the weather to be absolutely glorious. I took over 2500 photos, so will break it down into 3 posts probably (not finished sorting the pics yet), as the day was centred around 3 flying displays, and then visiting the birds in their aviaries between shows. First up, described as "Wings Of Africa", preceded by a little wander around
We then mooched off for a bit of cake and a coffee, and a further wander through the aviaries, part 2 to follow
Some beautiful birds there including the mighty Robin. Some Of them I wouldn't associate with BOPs but it looks to be a good day out.
Re: Hawk Conservancy Trust, Andover
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2025 7:33 pm
by SnappyMac
PimperneBloke wrote: Sat Sep 20, 2025 5:26 pm
Friday was my birthday, yes, hard to believe I've had more than 23 of them, I know, and as a treat Mrs PB arranged a trip here (
https://www.hawk-conservancy.org/ ), and also managed to arrange the weather to be absolutely glorious. I took over 2500 photos, so will break it down into 3 posts probably (not finished sorting the pics yet), as the day was centred around 3 flying displays, and then visiting the birds in their aviaries between shows. First up, described as "Wings Of Africa", preceded by a little wander around
We then mooched off for a bit of cake and a coffee, and a further wander through the aviaries, part 2 to follow
You have impressive flight photo's PB of some different birds
Blue sky and cake....
Re: Hawk Conservancy Trust, Andover
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2025 7:25 am
by PimperneBloke
Well Happy Birthday PB!
Such amazing photography and over 2500 photos!
I hope that cute Robin keeps clear of those others and doesn't end up as lunch.
But these powerfull birds could really help me rid my garden of rats!
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Thanks Charles... 2500 isn't always a good thing, it takes days to sort through lol. The Robin should be fine, as long as it stays with the Vultures!
Re: Hawk Conservancy Trust, Andover
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2025 7:29 am
by PimperneBloke
Some beautiful birds there including the mighty Robin. Some Of them I wouldn't associate with BOPs but it looks to be a good day out.
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Thanks Jack, it's an excellent day out, even without a camera. The way they do the flying displays is spectacular, you're never quite sure which way to look as so many birds fly simultaneously
Re: Hawk Conservancy Trust, Andover
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2025 7:30 am
by PimperneBloke
You have impressive flight photo's PB of some different birds
Blue sky and cake....
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Not only cake, but bacon rolls before we left home too
Re: Hawk Conservancy Trust, Andover
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2025 8:11 am
by SnappyMac
PimperneBloke wrote: Sun Sep 21, 2025 7:30 am
Not only cake, but bacon rolls before we left home too
All the treats in one day PB
Re: Hawk Conservancy Trust, Andover
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2025 8:15 am
by Willpar
Great pics PB.
Re: Hawk Conservancy Trust, Andover
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2025 8:19 am
by PimperneBloke
SnappyMac wrote: Sun Sep 21, 2025 8:11 am
PimperneBloke wrote: Sun Sep 21, 2025 7:30 am
Not only cake, but bacon rolls before we left home too
All the treats in one day PB
Well it was my birthday
