Harris Hawk mid-flight — ©Sarah-Jane White — The Author

Memorable Moments

The Warrior of The Sky: Flying a Harris Hawk

Flying a Harris hawk was an incredibly unique and exhilarating experience.

This powerful bird of prey is native to the southwestern United States and Mexico, and I loved getting up close and flying it at my local zoo. The Harris Hawk is known for its ability to hunt rabbits and other small game, so it was a thrill to be able to…