Raptors in Flight lets the keepers demonstrate the bird’s natural behavior in front of a live audience. The former activity showed birds on stumps while keepers would give information about the characteristics of the birds. It’s a dual function, like today,” said PEC bird keeper Lowhana Halaq, adding that it was a long training and gradual process for the birds to get used to the keepers, the falconry gloves and cueing, the set-up and the crowd.Īndi Baldonado, PEF program development manager, said the demo is taking the Keeper Talk activity a step further. “Since the birds come out of the cages for flight exercise, the keepers came up with the concept to develop an educational flight demonstration to showcase their natural behaviors while in flight. Guests will see these birds of prey fly as they would in the wild,” said Dennis Salvador, Philippine Eagle Foundation Director. By showcasing the birds’ natural behavior and abilities, we hope to engender our people’s appreciation for our national heritage. “‘Raptors in Flight’ is simply an extension of our efforts to further awareness on the Philippine Eagle and other raptors. This show is the first and the only one of its kind the world. You will have that chance when you visit the Philippine Eagle Center in Malagos when the foundation launches its newest project, Raptors in Flight, in September. Have you ever experienced that in your life? A PHILIPPINE eagle, one of the rarest birds in the world, and seven other raptors - Rosscarrock, Grey-headed Fishing Eagle, White-bellied Sea Eagle, Brahminy Kite, and birds endemic to the Philippines: Philippine Serpent Eagle, Pinsker’s Hawk Eagle Giant Scoops Owl - swoop a few feet before you.
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