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Rob enjoying a Moscow Mule on his birthday.
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Like everyone who's celebrated a birthday during the pandemic, you make the best of it. And that's what Rob and I did this past Tuesday on his 51st birthday.
We both booked the day off work, so it started off great! He started his day with a nice breakfast and presents. We weren't really sure what we were going to do for the day, but I lucked out, as I had seen a post on Facebook a few days earlier letting me know that Mountsberg Raptor Centre had started a new Raptor experience called Talons and Tailfeathers, perfect for these times. I quickly purchased tickets for his birthday.
It was nice to get back there and see not only some feathered friends, but a human one as well.
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Jazz, a beautiful Barn Owl.
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Lara holding Jazz who's saying, "Where's your glove Rob?"
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The experience takes place in the "flyway", and the birds are flown, perch to perch. We saw a variety of species including a Kestrel, Barn Owl, Broad-winged Hawk and a Harris Hawk. I was also treated to a showing of "Echo", an Eastern Screech Owl.
I'm not going to lie, we missed not being able to hold the birds, but it was still a very enjoyable experience. I noticed different things about them, like their beautiful colouring, flying by so close.
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Echo, the Eastern Screech Owl.
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Even during these tough times, we must take time to smell the flowers.
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We have been doing Raptor Encounters at Mountsberg for over a decade, and this was the first time I did not get to hold Echo, but it was wonderful to see her.
After a great afternoon out we went home for a couple hours and then went to one of our favorite local restaurants,
Toast on Bloor for drinks and dinner.
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Celebrating at Toast on Bloor.
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We were too full from dinner for more cake at home, but he made a wish.
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All in all, I think he had a pretty great birthday! I always joke that I have a great time on his birthday because I always plan it! LOL!!! Here's to making the best of it!