2025 SEWE Saturday - Marion Square / Birds Of Prey

Addie Carter (right) on top of Dewberry Hotel

The 10:30 AM Center for Birds of Prey flight demo was a big success, and I was fortunate to be able to go to the top of the Dewberry Hotel for the annual starting spectacle. This is when a Harris Hawk is released by a trainer to fly down into Marion Square and land in an area surrounds by SEWE fans. Walkie Talkie chatter signaled that it was time for handler Addie Carter to release the Harris Hawk and WOOSH it was gone. It happened so fast, I wondered if I could get a do over.... maybe next year!

Kennedy Center in Georgetown

Heading into Marion Square I was able to visit many of the conservation booths set up to promote worthy causes. The American Woodcock Society, Dog Rescue groups, artisans and of the course the Grown in S.C. tent run by Department of Agriculture. The food court with local restaurants is always a fan favorite whether looking for shrimp and grits or barbecue. Shout out to the Bennett Hotel for hosting the first SEWE duck calling contest on Saturday at 3:30 - it was well attended and fun to watch!

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