Falconry was one of the coolest things I have ever done. Below (along with myself and the Falconry expert) is pictured Bomber the Harris Hawk. He was gentle enough to let you pet his chest and primal enough to devour a wild mouse whole on our Hawk walk.
Harris Hawks are amoungst the smartest birds on the planet.
Location: Dromoland Castle Hotel, Dromoland, Newmarket on Fergus, Co. Clare, Ireland
That's pretty damn sweet