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Brown Wood Owl in Duncombe Park
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A brown wood owl (Strix leptogrammica) taking part in the flying display at the... (more)
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Southern Stable Block and Great House, Duncombe Park
by David Dixon
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Duncombe Park is situated one mile south-west of Helmsley, in 300 acres of... (more)
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Duncombe Park House and Northern Stable Block
by David Dixon
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Duncombe Park is situated one mile south-west of Helmsley, in 300 acres of... (more)
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Eagle and Sheep at Dunconbe Park
by David Dixon
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An eagle flying over some sheep grazing at Duncombe Park. The sheep are not in... (more)
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A Bird in the Hand
by David Dixon
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Zonda, a Grey Buzzard Eagle alights on its handler's glove. Part of the... (more)
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Grey Buzzard Eagle in Flight
by David Dixon
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Zonda, a Grey Buzzard Eagle taking part in the flying demonstration at the... (more)
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Barn Owl in Flight, NCBP
by David Dixon
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The barn owl (Tyto alba) is the most widely distributed species of owl and one... (more)
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African Fish Eagle
by David Dixon
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A closer look at Carlton, the two year old Fish Eagle (Haliaeetus vocifer) at... (more)
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Eagle in a Tree
by David Dixon
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An African Fish Eagle (Haliaeetus vocifer) pauses in a tree at Duncombe Park. A... (more)
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Eagle in Flight at NCBP
by David Dixon
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Carlton, a two-year old African Fish Eagle (Haliaeetus vocifer), soars above the... (more)
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Burrowing Owl at NCBP
by David Dixon
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This tiny Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia)... (more)
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Winter Burrowing Owl
by David Dixon
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This tiny Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia)... (more)
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Harris Hawk Taking Off at NCBP, Duncombe Park
by David Dixon
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The Harris Hawk (Parabuteo unicinctus) is a popular bird for use in falconry.
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New aviary, ICBP, Duncombe Park
by Pauline E
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The Centre has now been open for a few weeks. Link
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Bird of prey with handler
by Pauline E
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The ICBP at Duncombe Park opened a few weeks ago and flying demonstrations take... (more)
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Duncombe Park, the mansion
by Pauline E
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Seat of the Duncombe family, built in the Doric style from a design of Sir John Vanbrugh.
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Former folly, Duncombe Park
by Pauline E
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To the left of the former folly, which now serves as a visitor centre and... (more)
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Steps to the visitor centre, Duncombe Park
by Pauline E
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Behind the former folly, which now serves as a visitor centre and tearoom, is... (more)
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Helmsley Castle and walled garden
by Pauline E
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Sheep graze the parkland on the Duncombe Park Estate.
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Ionic Temple and haha, Duncombe Park
by Pauline E
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One of two temples in the grounds of this country estate.
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Duncombe Park, grounds
by Pauline E
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Looking lush and green after recent rain. View towards the visitor centre and... (more)
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The three stone arches of Mill Bridge
by Pauline E
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Carrying a track over the River Rye on the Duncombe Park estate.
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River Rye, Duncombe Park
by Pauline E
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An upstream view from Mill Bridge.
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Flying Display at NCBP - Barn Owl
by David Dixon
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A barn owl returning to its handler's glove in front of a crowd of spectators.
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Eurasian Buzzard
by David Dixon
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Fish Eagle
by David Dixon
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Fish eagles or sea eagles, as their name suggests, hunt mainly over open water.... (more)
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Beating the Wind
by David Dixon
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The common kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) is also known as the European kestrel or... (more)
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Verreaux's Eagle at the National Centre for Birds of Prey
by David Dixon
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The Verreaux's eagle (Aquila verreauxii) is not native to the UK, it lives... (more)
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Cattle Grid and Track in Duncombe Park
by David Dixon
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Eagle on a Block Perch at the National Centre for Birds of Prey
by David Dixon
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The birds at the centre have different types of perches according to what suits... (more)
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Harris Hawk on a Bow Perch at the National Centre for Birds of Prey
by David Dixon
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The birds at the centre have different types of perches according to what suits... (more)
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Barn Owl at the National Centre for Birds of Prey
by David Dixon
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Lanner Falcon, National Centre for Birds of Prey
by David Dixon
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A Lanner Falcon (Falco biarmicus) on its handler's glove.
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Eagle Mobbed by Crows
by David Dixon
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'Mobbing' is a behaviour that birds engage in to defend themselves or... (more)
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Access path, ICBP
by Pauline E
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This is the newly opened ICBP, International Centre for Birds of Prey.... (more)
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Keep Calm and Carrion
by Pauline E
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An appropriate sign on the aviary housing the Griffon Vultures.
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River Rye
by Pauline E
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Downstream view from Mill Bridge.
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Mill Bridge crossing the River Rye
by Pauline E
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Track heading towards Sproxton and the Nelson Gate.
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