Talon and Bark
Falconry
The Talon and Bark Falconry Team
Meet our small, family run business team!
Emily Wrenshall
Owner & Head Falconer
Fulfilling her lifelong dream to work with birds of prey, Emily began her Falconry training in 2016, and never looked back. During her apprenticeship she trained her first bird, and has continued to learn with and from him, and all her birds, to this day!
She is so excited to be able to share these amazing wildlife ambassadors with you!
Komori
Harris Hawk
Komori is our male Harris Hawk. Bred in captivity in Ontario, he was Emily's first bird, and is the star of the Hawk Walk and the 1-hour Falconry Experience. Komori loves long walks in the forest and cuddling with Emily (well, sometimes).
Keep watch when he is flying on your falconry session for his lucky white wing feather!
Piccolo
Lanner Falcon
Piccolo is a lanner falcon and is one of the smaller members of our team. Despite a rough beginning, Emily has spent a long time establishing trust with this energetic little bird. Falcons are known for being high-strung, and Piccolo fits right in. He loves exercising and spending time in the sunshine!
Keep your eye on this fast little flyer as he demonstrates the hunting capabilities of falcons in many of our sessions!
Whariki
Great Horned Owl
Whariki is currently the largest member of our flying team! As an imprint, Whariki sees all humans as a source of food, and will loudly, and often, ask for someone to come feed him, even as he begins to fall asleep! Native to Northern Ontario, this little bird is comfortable in the cold and loves playing with snowballs.
He loves singing loudly for his supper so keep your ears open to hear his enthusiastic chatter!
Rowan
Tawny Owl
Rowan is the smallest member of our team who joined is in the Spring of 2023 after his previous falconer no longer wished to keep him. He is slowly learning to trust people and is meeting everyone through our Owl Experiences. He is very sweet and loves to sing his "Twit-twoo" song all night long!
Watch for his amazing camouflage ability when you come for a visit!
Sydney, Sandy, Don and Terry
Volunteers
Our amazing volunteers at Talon and Bark Falconry. They join us periodically at big events to help make they run smoothly, help with photography and help keep our equipment in top form. We couldn't do everything we do without their help and we are so grateful to have them on the team!