Falcon

The Falcon
"I know a falcon swift and peerless
As e'er was cradled In the pine;
No bird had ever eye so fearless,
Or wing so strong as this of mine.

The winds not better love to pilot
A cloud with molten gold o'er run,
Than him, a little burning islet,
A star above the coming sun."
James Russell Lowel

This is Rosie, a magnificent five year old falcon who was brought in to mum's care home this afternoon by her handler. One of the male residents is very interested in raptors so his family had arranged for the visit from the falconer. It was fascinating to get so close to a wild raptor and she certainly was feisty. Mum was really interested in the bird and it proved quite a talking point for the rest of the afternoon.