Bleeh Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 My Girlfriend has had a pretty heavy intrest in falconry for a while, and I'd real love it if someone could get me into contact with someone that could possibly take her out of the day, and show her the (simple) ropes. (Birthday present). I know of a few organsisations that do this sort of thing, but I've always found that the people who do it for hobby care for it more; And it would also be appricative if there was the chance show the birds skills over live quarry. Anyone happy to do this, would of course be paid. If you know anyone, please get in touch Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guinea Fowl Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 (edited) Post a picture of your Girlfriend on here, you might find that there is a lot of keen falconers on here then :blink: Edited September 29, 2009 by Guinea Fowl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 Bleeh, Try the international falconry forum, they are a good bunch of guys and I am sure you will have someone help you out. Especially if they can fly on your land. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikee Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 i bumped into a couple of guys flying harris hawks at rabbits and more hens last winter while i was pigeon shooting, the pigeon shooting was poor so i went with the falconers for a couple of hours instead, one of them gave me his phone number so i could ring him with places to go as they were struggling to get land to use, i think ive still got his number in my truck, i'll have a root about and see if its still there, if youve got land they could regularly use i reckon your girlfriend could get as much falconry as she wants. i'll check my truck but cant promise its still there mikee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bing-Bong Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 (edited) Where abouts are you. I'm flying peregrines at rook, shouldn't be to far from you. I have been flying falcons for about fifteen years now, tend to keep myself to myself, but would be happy to show you the ropes. Hopefully the pictures will come through, I might have done it right. Edited September 30, 2009 by Bing-Bong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 Bing Bong, Not only did you do it right, the pictures are pure magic. Nice one! cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeh Posted September 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 Where abouts are you. I'm flying peregrines at rook, shouldn't be to far from you. I have been flying falcons for about fifteen years now, tend to keep myself to myself, but would be happy to show you the ropes. Hopefully the pictures will come through, I might have done it right. That's a top offer- I have sent you a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bing-Bong Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 (edited) Thanks for the apprieciation. Here's a few more. Plus one of a painted lady on my landy. Edited October 1, 2009 by Bing-Bong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bing-Bong Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 Did summit wrong there??:good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebarrels Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 Lovely looking birds you have there mate BB good photos especially the one with the blackie,he just knows his murdering days are over,you can see it in his eyes BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bing-Bong Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 Thanks Bluebarrels, The old crows can be a bit of a handful on the ground, but don't usually last long. BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celtic invader Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 With a talent like that and such majestic birds you should be encouraged to share your experiences with us. I have always wanted to keep hawks, but I am also so aware of the work and commitment that goes into caring for them properly that I am waiting until I can devote the time to do it right. I intend to start with a Harris when ready and maybe move up to a falcon when I have learned enough to ensure the bird is trained correctly. I will be fully retired in two or three years, so that is when I will start. Until then, I for one would very much appreciate you posting the odd story and pictures to match. Thanks Bing-Bong, keep em' comin. Regards. Tony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikee Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 Bleeh, i actually found in my skip, sorry truck, the slip of paper with his phone number the falconry guy gave me last winter, i'll PM details mikee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bing-Bong Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 Many thanks for the comments, in view of the interest I thought that I would tell you a little of this years eyas, a female peregrine, as yet to be named. After a 400 mile round trip and several cups of tea (oh and a large bundle of cash) I came home with a wild and unaccepting bundle of fury. This is her refusing to sit on the block. It took two days for her to get her head round that one. Incidently, she is ten weeks old in this photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bing-Bong Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 This is where all the fun starts. Whilst gradually reducing the birds weight, I am trying to get her to feed from the fist. With this eyas it was a slow process, some birds accept it quite readily but this one was going to be stubborn all the way through. You have to start of with a clear picture in your head of what you are trying to achieve, all of my falcons are rook hawks, which means that they are flown out of the hood as opposed to game hawks which are flown from the waiting on position. So whilst trying to get her to feed from the fist I am also hood training and manning. The bird has to become used to all the things that you might encounter on a day in the field, tractors, dog walkers etc. It is better to get this done before the bird is free, than find that you have a problem later on. Sitting there watching the bird on the fist, it never taking it's eyes of you, you willing it to take a piece of the scrap of meat. I must admit that the first time the bird feels comfortable enough to bend down you darn't move. But then she feeds and she's yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Bing Bong,cracking photos mate and a fantastic hobby to have. Is that a pure bred Gyr or a hybrid? Its certainly a handsome bird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bing-Bong Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 Thanks, it's a 5/8th Gyr/Saker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saker Clive Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 If you ever come down to Brighton, give me a shout...........................................I regularly take out people who want to get close to the birds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saker Clive Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 (edited) ..................some more...............the Harris hawk (below) will fly to anyone so you'll get really close. he is happy hunting but will also fly to people if hunting isn't their thing!! Edited October 9, 2009 by Saker Clive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bing-Bong Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 I come down your way fairly regulary, go rook hawking on the south downs with a good friend of mine from Horsham. Cracking scenery down there, the hills ****** me up though. My new eyas peregrine came from a breeder in Seaford. P'raps we could meet up next time I'm down your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saker Clive Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 Yes mate, love too; would love to see a hunting falcon working. Who do you know down this way, I might know them, pm if you want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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