Birds of the Gauntlet

Once each year Gainesville hosts the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire. This is it's 28th year. The Faire is held at the Alachua County Fairgrounds and today was 1/2 price admission and school kids' Field Trip Day. There was an extensive Artisan Market, lots of sinfully delicious Food Booths and continual shows. In addition to all of the Faire Regulars, many visitors were decked out in Period Costume. So the Photo Opportunities were Endless!

This beautiful bird was part of a Raptor Demonstration.