Tuari meets the kids

This is Tuari, an 8 year-old female Harris’ hawk
– D. Bedry

She may look mean, but we can assure you, she’s not. Jessica Baynton, her trainer (that’s her at left), says she’s one of the sweetest birds she’s ever worked with.
– D. Bedry

Tuari and Jessica took time off to come meet the Young Naturalists
– D. Bedry

Tuari got to show her stuff — which involves chasing and catching things — she’s very good at it!
– D. Bedry

She also got close up and personal with some of the locals
– D. Bedry

Here’s one of our Young Naturalists and Tauri – does she look like a mean bird to you?
– D. Bedry

Some of the reactions were marvelous to see; here’s another participant learning some trust
– D. Bedry

Spending time with the Young Naturalists has its perks!
– D. Bedry

 Tuari meets the kids
by Janet May, 22 April 2017.

A dozen Young Naturalists, their families and a few passers-by got to meet Jessica Baynton and Tuari-the-Hawk.

Believe it or not, their job is at Vancouver International Airport (YVR).  As part of a team, they work to keep airplanes and birds safely apart.  It’s a job that requires skill, patience and trust.

Our Young Nauralists got to watch Tuari and Jessica in action.   I didn’t count, but certainly a bunch of kids got to get up close and personal with Tuari…and learned the power of communication.

What a fun morning!