Avian Reconditioning Center Workshop

[Second Hand Pat]

The Avian Reconditioning Center (ARC) (https://arc4raptors.org/) is a bird of prey rehabilitation and education facility located near me. A local guy who does workshops does three workshops at the end of the year where the ARC staff brings out the birds under their care and set them in a natural settings and we get to photograph them and listen to the story behind the bird. The bird are in prime condition the handlers really some to care about and have a relationship with the birds. It was a unique experience and I complimented the staff on the condition and handling of their birds.

I am working thru the photos now and will post photos as I go.

[Second Hand Pat]

We starting as soon as we had enough light and the owls were first. This is Ms "P" who is a Barred Owl. She was found as a fledgling and became imprinted on people after spending time in another facility. She kept looking behind where she was perched as there were little birds moving on the underbrush.

Ms "P" at the ARC by Pat Husband, on Flickr

Headshot of Ms "P"

Head Shot of Ms "P" by Pat Husband, on Flickr

[Second Hand Pat]

Meet Henry who is a captive-bred European Barn Owl

Henry - European Barn Owl by Pat Husband, on Flickr

[fljones3]

Those are gorgeous shots!

[Second Hand Pat]

Those are gorgeous shots!

Thank you Frank
Pat

[Second Hand Pat]

This is Whisper who is a Common Barn Owl. She was quite the showoff.

Whisper - Florida Barn Owl by Pat Husband, on Flickr

Whisper Looking the Other Way by Pat Husband, on Flickr

Whisper Headshot by Pat Husband, on Flickr

[brewmaster15]

Beautiful images of some very beautiful owls Pat. Its not often we are afforded closeup opportunities in a controlled setting like that. Almost like studio shots. Love them all!..particularly the barred owl.

[Second Hand Pat]

Beautiful images of some very beautiful owls Pat. Its not often we are afforded closeup opportunities in a controlled setting like that. Almost like studio shots. Love them all!..particularly the barred owl.

Exactly Al and I was amazed on the pristine condition of the feathers with each bird. It was very apparent staff at the ARC truly cared for the birds and you could see the relationship between some of the birds and the staff. I would volunteer there if it was closer to me.
Pat

[Second Hand Pat]

This is Lucy, a Eastern Screech Owl. She has an left injured eye. She was a little cutie

Lucy - Eastern Screech Owl by Pat Husband, on Flickr

Note the cloudy eye.

Lucy - Eastern Screech Owl by Pat Husband, on Flickr

[Second Hand Pat]

This is Sparky who is a Peregrine Falcon at the ARC.

Sparky - Peregrine Falcon at the ARC by Pat Husband, on Flickr

Sparky Head Shot

Sparky - Head Shot by Pat Husband, on Flickr

[brewmaster15]

Beautiful Falcon Pat. I see these rarely in my area, but did get a few so-so shots of an immature 2 weeks ago. Haven't processed them yet but I doubt they will be as clear and crisp as yours! I was in the car, shooting up a tree.

al

[AquaticNerd]

Those falcon shots are so awesome!

[Discus Fever]

Awesome pictures, there are so clear and vivid!!

[Adamski77]

second photo of Ms "P" absolutely stunning... the rest is only gorgeous.

[Second Hand Pat]

Beautiful Falcon Pat. I see these rarely in my area, but did get a few so-so shots of an immature 2 weeks ago. Haven't processed them yet but I doubt they will be as clear and crisp as yours! I was in the car, shooting up a tree.

al

I thought your falcon images were quite nice Al

Those falcon shots are so awesome!

Thank you Jake

Awesome pictures, there are so clear and vivid!!

Thank you Scott

second photo of Ms "P" absolutely stunning... the rest is only gorgeous.

Thank you Adam, Ms "P" was having fun with her handler so I took advantage