Re: My newest edition-Gos hawk Chic (21 days old)
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Originally Posted by Laooda
:eek: :eek: :eek: That last pix! THOSE EYES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Your such a good bird papa!
Laura, thank you.. I love that last picture, he looks like he will burn a hole right through you
Re: My newest edition-Gos hawk Chic (21 days old)
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Originally Posted by KLG
Chris, do you preen his pinfeathers as they come in? Do raptors like/tolerate hands-on grooming?
He is GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!! :D
K~
Kara,
Thank you.. I really think he is sharp looking
I do help get some of the down and shoots off of his feathers. He really does most of it though. He is always preening himself.
At first he was not liking being handled and touched, but now he is like a cat. He loves it.
I took him to a reptile show today here in Columbia. People went crazy for him and wanted to touch and pet him. It was amazing to see how many people came up to me and wanted to know what it was and wanted to "buy one"...That is the reason I took him there, was to flood him with new sights and sounds and new people. He really did well and tolerated all of the people. He was not bothered at all. I was very happy about that.
He really is turning out to be a great bird. Lets just hope he stays that way. It doesn't take much to create a total nightmare with razor sharp talons
Re: My newest edition-Gos hawk Chic (21 days old)
wow chris! your killing me! once again great photo's, and unbelievable thing your doing with these hawks!
:sweeet: stuff!
Re: My newest edition-Gos hawk Chic (21 days old)
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Originally Posted by Sevo
Wow that's breath taking! The rabbits look like they out-weigh the falcons - which makes them taking them down even MORE impressive.
What got you interested in falconry and how long have you been doing it? Columbus, SC isn't THAT far from Atlanta that a road trip couldn't be made, can it? ;)
Re: My newest edition-Gos hawk Chic (21 days old)
Amazing pics! I just wish I had the time to commit to something like that. Although I may just see if I can look into joining a local club after my move. I getting closer to SC, so I may have to hitch a ride with ya Robin. ;)
Re: My newest edition-Gos hawk Chic (21 days old)
Oh wow! i looked at the site in your sig and they are beautiful! I didn't know so many people kept birds of prey.
Congrats and rock on!
Re: My newest edition-Gos hawk Chic (21 days old)
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Originally Posted by reediculous
wow chris! your killing me! once again great photo's, and unbelievable thing your doing with these hawks!
:sweeet: stuff!
Tyree, Thank you for the kind words. I really just love having Birds of prey in my life, it is a true honor and priveledge to be able to do what I do. Thank you again
Re: My newest edition-Gos hawk Chic (21 days old)
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Originally Posted by rabernet
Wow that's breath taking! The rabbits look like they out-weigh the falcons - which makes them taking them down even MORE impressive.
What got you interested in falconry and how long have you been doing it? Columbus, SC isn't THAT far from Atlanta that a road trip couldn't be made, can it? ;)
Robin,
It is amazing what these birds will go after. They truley are fearless in most cases. if they have the confidence they will take anything
I have been a falconer for almost 8 years now. When i first started my under grad degree I would sky dive on the weekends for extra money by filming first jump tandom students. Well, another skydiving friend of mine brought in skydive video that had a skydiver jumping with paregrine falcon and it followed him all the way down throughout the free fall. I was blown away and had to find out how he did it and the rest is history.
Atlanta is not far at all, in fact I will be in buck head at the end of the month, just got back from there last month ( gotta love the down town Westin :D ). I have many falconry friends in the buckhead and conyers area. It takes me 3 1/2 hours to get there.
I have an idea, one of them has access to quail and pheasnt preserve near ATL. This coming season I will let you know when we are all going to go fly our birds and you are more than welcome to come along... I will keep you posted via Pm's and emails. Oh yeah, I forgot, the GA falconers association is having a summer picnic coming up. I will PM you that info once I get more on it. Great chance to see some great birds up close.. no hunting but birds will be there.
Re: My newest edition-Gos hawk Chic (21 days old)
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Originally Posted by tigerlily
Amazing pics! I just wish I had the time to commit to something like that. Although I may just see if I can look into joining a local club after my move. I getting closer to SC, so I may have to hitch a ride with ya Robin. ;)
Christie,
Thank you so much. You guys are more than welcome anytime to come up to a falconry meet or to just see some of us hunt. As I mentioned to Robin, i will be in ATL a lot this season, So maybe you guys can come meet us. We would love to have you.
just let me know.. I will keep you updated as to up and coming events that will be local to robin
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Originally Posted by Mezclado_Reps
Oh wow! i looked at the site in your sig and they are beautiful! I didn't know so many people kept birds of prey.
Congrats and rock on!
Sara, it is still a very small sport here in the USA. In the Uk there are thousands of falconers. They have a lot less regulations for keeping BOP's than we do.. plus I just think it doesn't have great roots as it does in the UK. But, we are growing and it is sites like these that gets the word out. Don't hesitate to ask questions on my forum. We are a very friendly group and love to talk BOP's.. as you can tell.. so I will stop rambling
Re: My newest edition-Gos hawk Chic (21 days old)
That would be great Chris. Once I move, Atlanta shouldn't be too far for me, and I'd like to make that trip at least once. :yes:
