Pippin Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 (edited) Today was opening day of the Georgia Renaissance Faire. I've been a regular attendee since my first spring in Georgia, back in 2002. And each year, a large portion of my time is spent enjoying the raptor show, presented by Earthquest.org. I used to have a season pass to Callaway Gardens as well, when Earthquest was resident there. One of my favorite birds was Harriet, the Harris Hawk. When I saw Steve today, he told me that Harriet had passed away. It was so odd seeing the show open with a red-tail instead of a Harris Hawk. Harriet exemplified the grace, strength, beauty and intelligence of the birds called the "wolfpack of the sky." These photos don't begin to do her justice, but they'll have to do. Fly free, sweet Harriet - I know Steve misses you, and so do I. Edited April 13, 2008 by Pippin Quote Mary Semper Fi, Dad - I miss you. Remembering Carla Benoist, a Greyhound/Pibble's bestest friend, Princess Zoe Brick-Butt, the little IG with the huge impact on hearts around the world - Miz Foxy - Greyhound Trish - Batman, the Roman-nosed Gentleman - Profile, the Handsome Man - Hunky the Hunkalicious - Jeany the Beautiful Lady- Zema, the most beautiful girl in the world - Jessie, the lovable nuisance - and my 3 Greys: my Angie-girl, my Casey-girl, and The Majestic Pippin, running forever in my heart. (I will always love you and miss you,my friends) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvgreys Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 So magnificent... flying free at the Bridge. Quote Jeanne with Remington & Scooter the cat....and Beloved Bridge Angels Sandee, Shari, Wells, Derby, Phoenix, Jerry Lee and Finnian.....If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heavenand bring you home again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mommydog Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 She was a beautiful girl, fly free sweetie. I love the raptors too. I went to a place last summer near here called Leighton Hall, they fly the Harris Hawks there along with other raptors. You can book a one to one Hawk Walk, where you go out with the falconer and fly the hawk. I really fancy doing that some time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gazehund Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Wow, what I gorgeous bird Mary. Fly high Harriet and rest well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 What a beautiful angel, who already had her wings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greys4Us Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 HIS eye is on the sparrow and Harriet is with HIM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Beautiful, I am so sorry for the passing. Quote Darlene Mom to: Aladdin, Sophie ,Pongo, Jasmine, Relic Forever in our Hearts Champ at the Rainbow Bridge. Let a greyhound race into your heart Adopt Bay Area Greyhound Adoptions INC. Naples/ Fort Myers Chapter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest longdogs Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 They are fantastic and intelligent birds. They don't live forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scullysmum Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 DH and I both love Harris hawks....Fly free Harriet. Quote <p>"One day I hope to be the person my dog thinks I am"Sadi's Pet Pages Sadi's Greyhound Data PageMulder1/9/95-21/3/04 Scully1/9/95-16/2/05Sadi 7/4/99 - 23/6/13 CroftviewRGT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Snowy8 Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Wow! We have a lot of red tail hawks around here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TriciasZoo Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I'm so sorry, Mary. Harris hawks are one of my favorites. We have a wonderful rehab program here at our zoo, an as a volunteer I'm lucky enough to be able to check in on all the "patients" and talk with their rehabber/keeper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissn333 Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Oh, that's very sad. What a beautiful lady. Fly free sweetheart. I know that feeling. There is an education center at our zoo and they had this little pygmy owl there that I always loved to visit, he was adorable. I only make it to the zoo probably once a year so I always make sure to visit him. Last year when I was there they told me he had passed away He was very old (I'm not sure how old), but nonetheless it was sad... Quote Kristin in Moline, IL USA with Ozzie (MRL Crusin Clem), Clarice (Clarice McBones), Latte and Sage the IGs, and the kitties: Violet and Rose Lovingly Remembered: Sutra (Fliowa Sutra) 12/02/97-10/12/10, Pinky (Pick Me) 04/20/03-11/19/12, Fritz (Fritz Fire) 02/05/01 - 05/20/13, Ace (Fantastic Ace) 02/05/01 - 07/05/13, and Carrie (Takin the Crumbs) 05/08/99 - 09/04/13. A cure for cancer can't come soon enough.-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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