While the first lockdown caused by Covid-19 six years ago saw many people take up hobbies during their free time, for Candida Meyrick, it was a time that marked the beginning of a new, unexpected adventure. As reported in BBC about her journey, she chose to get a Harris hawk, which, helped her significantly as she worked towards rebuilding her identity as she recovered from her battle with breast cancer.
Candida’s adventure with falconry began when her youngest son, George, who was just eight years old at the time, suggested that the family learn more about birds of prey. What began as a simple visit to a falconry centre ended up being a long-term adventure for Candida, who later adopted a hawk chick she named Bird.
