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The world’s fastest breed of bird makes a rare appearance at a public display when falconer Ben Long brings Dinky, a three-year-old male peregrine falcon, to the County Show.

 

Peregrines are officially the world's fastest living creatures, which can reach speeds of well over 200 mph in a "stoop" or dive.

 

At the Show he will fly Eureka, a seven-year-old male Barn Owl, who swoops into the hands of young volunteers from the audience, and Gripper, a  seven-year-old male Harris hawk, who will be doing the same with older volunteers.

 

If weather permits, Ben will fly a kite or balloon high in the air (maybe 500ft or more) with a lure suspended underneath, and get a falcon to climb up and bring it down into the ring.

 

Between performances visitors can meet Ben and his magnificent birds on an interactive display. 

Showground open
8am onwards

Trade stands open
9am to 6.30pm

Devon County Showground
Westpoint
Clyst St Mary
Exeter
Devon EX5 1DJ

Tel: 01392 446000
Fax: 01392 444808
Email: info@dcshow.org

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