My Harris Hawk Eggs

Well, the BP breeding this year has been going great, but my hawk breeding has not been as productive until yesterday. I finally got some eggs out of one of my pairs of breeding Harris Hawks. I have been waiting all season to get eggs and this came out of a pair I just put together. I was pretty excited.

I am hoping she will lay more. They will lay eggs every 3-4 days so I will keep you all updated on her progress. I just hope they are fertile...keeping my fingers crossed

here are some pics.

Picture of Momma

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r...t/IMG_0044.jpg





Picture of her guarding the eggs.



http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r...t/2egg5_21.jpg




I figured not many on here get to see raptors breeding so I thought I would share it with you all... more pics to come if more eggs are laid.

Hope you enjoy them

Congrats on those eggs, and what a beautiful momma. :love: I absolutely love raptors. I've gotten some experience with Red tails, Red Shoulders, Great Horned Owls, Barred Owls and even a Bald Eagle.

How long till they hatch?

awesome looking...raptor? whatever it is, it is real pretty.


A little O/T but how do birds copulate?

Oh cool I love harris hawks.. and I'm very interested in falconry. I think flying a cast of harris hawks would be awesome.

Raptors are such stately looking animals.. VERY COOL

Awesome looking bird, congrats on those eggs! I'm looking forward to hatchling pics already! :D

Beautiful hawk! I love birds. I had a cockatiel for 7+ years before my mom got rid of him for no reason. Birds are so intelligent and in the case of my bird, very affectionate.

Questions:

What is falconry?

Do you have to have a special permit to have them?

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A little O/T but how do birds copulate?

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First the boy birdie meets a girl birdie, and ... well...
(sorry I couldn't resist :giggle: )

HOLLY...... wow Chris! You must be so proud! She is absolutely stunning. :eek:

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Originally Posted by tigerlily

Congrats on those eggs, and what a beautiful momma. :love: I absolutely love raptors. I've gotten some experience with Red tails, Red Shoulders, Great Horned Owls, Barred Owls and even a Bald Eagle.

How long till they hatch?

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Christie,
Wow, you have been exposed to great brds of prey. Are you a rehabber? How did you get to do that? It is a great opprotunity to be able to handle and fly BOP's, I know you enjoyed it. The intense look in there eyes can be very intimidating.

The will hatch in 30 days. I hope anyways.. I sure hope they are fertile???

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Originally Posted by tmlowe5704

awesome looking...raptor? whatever it is, it is real pretty.


A little O/T but how do birds copulate?

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Raptor is just a generic term for birds tht hunt to eat. The species of raptor that bird is called a Harris Hawk.

Not a O/T question at all;. They actually get on the females back and deposite sperm on the out side of her cloaca and she pulls it inside of her. This happens befor each egg is laid, so the female will be bred fter every time an egg is laid.

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Oh cool I love harris hawks.. and I'm very interested in falconry. I think flying a cast of harris hawks would be awesome.

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Shelby, to see a cast fly is amazing... have you ever seen them fly?

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Originally Posted by tigerlily

First the boy birdie meets a girl birdie, and ... well...
(sorry I couldn't resist :giggle: )

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how in the world do you get close enough to take those pictures....................momma looks amazing!

i love seeing hawks fly over the highway...................their eyesight is amazing!

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What is falconry?

Do you have to have a special permit to have them?

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Jay, thank you... She is a very pretty bird. I think birds of prey are amazing.

Falconry is :1.the sport of hunting with falcons, hawks, eagles, etc.; hawking. 2.the art of training hawks to hunt.
You have to be licensed by the federal government and by your state to fly them.. I am also licensed by the federal gov to breed them as well. Its a long process to do what I do but worth every min of it:D

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Raptors are such stately looking animals.. VERY COOL

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thank you.. i just love doing it

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Awesome looking bird, congrats on those eggs! I'm looking forward to hatchling pics already! :D

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Sarah, I will keep you all updated for sure. The hatchlings are ugly as sin.. but so damn funny.

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Originally Posted by Laooda

HOLLY...... wow Chris! You must be so proud! She is absolutely stunning. :eek:

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Laura, I just love her. She is one of the prettiest I have.

Thank you to everyone for the kind words.. it is great to see so many with the same passion as I do for birds of prey

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how in the world do you get close enough to take those pictures....................momma looks amazing!

i love seeing hawks fly over the highway...................their eyesight is amazing!

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Tyree,
thank you for the compliments. I can get close to them as they are all captive born. They do get very defensive if you get clost to the eggs. I can not go near the nest as they will take my head off. If you look at the egg picture you can see the mom is guarding them.:sabduel:.. let me tell you those talons are razor sharp. I have had a few sunk into my hand a time or two

Congrats, Chris! Raptors are a passion I have had since I was young girl. One day when I have the time and space, I will look into getting the permits and all that is required to own them. Momma is gorgeous and I am happy for you that they decided to breed.

We did an Outreach show for Earth Day and got to meet a few raptors from the WSU Raptor program. It was spectacular and amazing to see them.

I look forward to seeing these guys hatch and develop. It's amazing how they go from darn ugly to stunning in such a short time.

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Christie,
Wow, you have been exposed to great brds of prey. Are you a rehabber? How did you get to do that? It is a great opprotunity to be able to handle and fly BOP's, I know you enjoyed it. The intense look in there eyes can be very intimidating.

The will hatch in 30 days. I hope anyways.. I sure hope they are fertile???

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I was fortunate enough to volunteer at a wildlife rehab center. I loved the work more than I can say. Most of my experience is with feeding and holding for vet checks, although I did get to give a couple shots. I had to work my way up from Robins, crows, and various other birds to the raptors. My first experience was with a Great Horned Owl, and I was amazed at how light they were. Not to mention I thought she was going to take off with me. :rolleyes: Very impressive animals.

thats wicked cool!!

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Congrats, Chris! Raptors are a passion I have had since I was young girl. One day when I have the time and space, I will look into getting the permits and all that is required to own them.

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If you ever need any help please dont hesitate to ask. I can guide you in the right direction and maybe save you a headach or two:sunny:

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Originally Posted by tigerlily

I was fortunate enough to volunteer at a wildlife rehab center. I loved the work more than I can say. Most of my experience is with feeding and holding for vet checks, although I did get to give a couple shots. I had to work my way up from Robins, crows, and various other birds to the raptors. My first experience was with a Great Horned Owl, and I was amazed at how light they were. Not to mention I thought she was going to take off with me. :rolleyes: Very impressive animals.

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Christie, that is great. Do you still work with them? I know what you mean about taking off with you. These birds are very powerfull.

It is amazing how agile they are once in flight. here is a picture of a red tail i flew this year. this was her first free flight ...
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r...x/IMG_1034.jpg




Birds of prey are amazing animals, thye have adapted to survive millions of years. They truley touch my life everyday. I really am fortunate to be able to do what I do

do you feed them rats??? what is there daily diet.

it is leagle to hunt with them where i live and alloways wanted one. are you going to be selling those babies you hatch out. if so what do they go for.

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Originally Posted by Sevo

Christie, that is great. Do you still work with them? I know what you mean about taking off with you. These birds are very powerfull.

It is amazing how agile they are once in flight. here is a picture of a red tail i flew this year. this was her first free flight ...
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r...x/IMG_1034.jpg




Birds of prey are amazing animals, thye have adapted to survive millions of years. They truley touch my life everyday. I really am fortunate to be able to do what I do

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Alas, no. I have been moved around the country since then and I haven't been able to find another facility like the one I volunteered at. Actually, when we mentioned what I did during our first move they told us they didn't rehab animals that were hurt .. they took them home and ate them. :O

What an awesome shot! That is stunning. How many different types of raptors do you have?

I would love to be able to do that, I have ever since I learned about the middle ages in something like 3rd grade and they talked about knights and falconers. I did some research a while ago about falconry and would love to be able to pick it up as a hobby sometime in my life. I'm just curious about how you go into it, and a little bit about stuff like that mind sharing? I also read something about an 8 year apprenticeship under a falconer, is that how long it takes? That's impressive.

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do you feed them rats??? what is there daily diet.

it is leagle to hunt with them where i live and alloways wanted one. are you going to be selling those babies you hatch out. if so what do they go for.

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Matt,
I feed quail and rats. Varitey is the besy for them. I feed them the rats my snakes dont eat... So my rat breeding has a dual purpose around here :D

Yes I will be selling them, I sell them to other falconers or to eduactional programs. They got for around 700-800. But the only way to have them is to be licensed.

hope this helps

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Originally Posted by tigerlily

Alas, no. I have been moved around the country since then and I haven't been able to find another facility like the one I volunteered at. Actually, when we mentioned what I did during our first move they told us they didn't rehab animals that were hurt .. they took them home and ate them. :O

What an awesome shot! That is stunning. How many different types of raptors do you have?

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Christie,

Well it is great that you had that opprotunity to interact with them. It will something you will never forget for sure.

I have 3 different types of birds. Currently I have peregrine falcons, harris hawks, and Gos hawks ( Finish and North American). Along with these birds, I have also flown Red-tails and coopers hawks.

I really would like to fly a eagle.. maybe one day. If you ever are near Columbia Sc.come on by.. We can take the birds out for a flight.

How much are these going for when they hatch?

I would like to get into breeding these.

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I would love to be able to do that, I have ever since I learned about the middle ages in something like 3rd grade and they talked about knights and falconers. I did some research a while ago about falconry and would love to be able to pick it up as a hobby sometime in my life. I'm just curious about how you go into it, and a little bit about stuff like that mind sharing? I also read something about an 8 year apprenticeship under a falconer, is that how long it takes? That's impressive.

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I dont mind at all,

I also have always been into anything that flies.. be it birds, insects, anthing.. it truley fascinates me.. I saw a video with a falconer flying a falcon and I was hooked.. I found out anything and everything I could about it. This is how I am with anything.. I really get obsessed.:rolleye2: and the rest is history. I have been a falconer for about 8 years now.

There is an apprenticeship that you have to do.It is 2 years though.. Dont know If i could have done eight :O. It can be done, it just has to be a priority in your life.. the time will come when you are ready. It is a lot of work but it is worth every min. of it. It makes it worth it when you see stuff like this

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r...ring2-2007.jpg


It is amazing all interested in this. I enjoy sharing my experiences with those who are interested. I hope you all dont mind the pictures....

Dang, I used to live in Augusta, GA and travelled up to the Columbia zoo all the time. DRAT! Thank you for the offer. I may to take you up on that. :yes:

I was kidding on my previous post.

These are beautiful hawks.

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Originally Posted by Sevo

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OMG!! That is an awesome photo! WOW... just WOW!! :clap:

First, You are an amazing hand with the camera and second I love your harris hawk! I didnt know there were other falconers around! My dad loves BOP and we are in the right spot. There are a pair of red tails nesting not 100 yards from the house and some prarie falcons in out front window!

I got'st a story 4 ya! Before we moved 2 AB about 3 months ago, we get a knock @ the door and its a guy who wanted to train his Gos hawk to catch pigeons, and he wanted to use our indoor riding arena. We are like "SURE! As long as we get 2 watch!" Dad has always loved falconry and as it turns out, this guy is the Director of the Ontairo Falconry association! Soooo... he is setting us up with a Harris hawk out here. Its a bit un-nerving because of all the other BOP but we will get it figured out. So this Hawk catches a pigeon in about 10 seconds. Perfect flying weight clearly, and that was it for dad! Now, all we have to do is get ourselves a HH breeder close to home. The gophers here are in need of extermination.

Any way good luck with your eggs my fingers are Xed for u!

Happy Hunting

Beautiful birds Chris, and congrats on the eggs!! :carrot: It's good to see another falconer around too. I don't have a bird right now :(, but probably going to trap a merlin this fall (or a Gos if I can get my butt in gear and build a mews at the new house....). What do you hunt in your area?

-Evan

Christie and Claire, Thank you for the compliments on the photos. I cant take all the credit, the camera plays a huge role in it. I have a 2 Digital 35mm Cannon cameras. One is a Canon 30D and the other is a Canon XTI silver. All I do is point and hold the button down and get lucky :P. Those camera are amazing. Both cameras are very nice and with a great lens you cant take bad pictures. I always give a camera to whom ever I take out to see wht kind of prespective they get on falconry. It is pretty neat to see what others find fascinating.

If others dont mind I will post pictures of falconry through out the year on here. Just flight pictures, no hunting as that may offend some. Let me know if you guys like seeing them or feel it is ok to post them. I will just keep this thread updated with egg and hopefully hatchling pictures ..keeping fingers crossed

All of your pics are fantastic Chris, but I really love the female Harris hawk. That combination of chestnut, white, yellow & the rich dark brown is truly spectacular.

Can't wait to see her babies!! :)

K~

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First, You are an amazing hand with the camera and second I love your harris hawk! I didnt know there were other falconers around! My dad loves BOP and we are in the right spot. There are a pair of red tails nesting not 100 yards from the house and some prarie falcons in out front window!

I got'st a story 4 ya! Before we moved 2 AB about 3 months ago, we get a knock @ the door and its a guy who wanted to train his Gos hawk to catch pigeons, and he wanted to use our indoor riding arena. We are like "SURE! As long as we get 2 watch!" Dad has always loved falconry and as it turns out, this guy is the Director of the Ontairo Falconry association! Soooo... he is setting us up with a Harris hawk out here. Its a bit un-nerving because of all the other BOP but we will get it figured out. So this Hawk catches a pigeon in about 10 seconds. Perfect flying weight clearly, and that was it for dad! Now, all we have to do is get ourselves a HH breeder close to home. The gophers here are in need of extermination.

Any way good luck with your eggs my fingers are Xed for u!

Happy Hunting

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Claire, Do you have to be licensed in Canada to have a BOP? Any sort of apprenticeship required? A harris hawk is a great first bird. They are very social and docile as cats but fierce hunters. They are very forgiving and if you make a mistake with them it will not ruin the bird. You can train him to fly at night as well. I have one that is strictly a night hunter... hes my little ninja. :sabduel:.

Gos hawks are not for the first time falconer. They can be very tough to fly and will take your head off if you dont train them right. The power of a Gos is amazing and the speed of their flights is unmatched for such a big bird. It is great you have the chance to be able to fly BOP . Keep us posted on your first bird. If you have any questions please dont hesitate to ask.

good luck

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Originally Posted by Evan Jamison

Beautiful birds Chris, and congrats on the eggs!! :carrot: It's good to see another falconer around too. I don't have a bird right now :(, but probably going to trap a merlin this fall (or a Gos if I can get my butt in gear and build a mews at the new house....). What do you hunt in your area?

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Evan,
Thanks man.. I am pretty excited about the eggs. It has been a long breeding season for me. Dont know why its so late for these birds but I am not complaining :D.

That is great you are a falconer too. Not many of us around but we pop up in the craziest places.. How long have you been flying? If you need some ideas on new mews, there are some guys on the forums building them now, it might help spark an idea or 2 for you... check it out.

I love my Gos... She is in my breeding project now but she was hell on wings. I still fly her come season. You cant beat an accipiter...

Oh how i would love to trap a merlin... Great bird to fly. Good luck with trapping them both. Please keep me posted if you get one and take a lot of pictures... If you need anything dont hesitate to ask . If i cant get it, i am sure I know someone who can.

Oh how wonderful and what joy and priviledge it must be for you to work with these amazing birds! Please can you post pics of your peregrines (they are my favorite after the eagles). As far as posting hunting pictures, feel free. Members here often post pictures of snakes feeding so I see no problem if you want to post pictures of hawks doing what comes naturally to them. If you post a "warning graphic feeding pics" or something then anyone that might be put off simply doesn't need to open the thread.

I grew up with osprey nesting near our home every year. It was an amazing thing to watch. Of course we weren't allowed near their nests but it was simply amazing to sit on our dock and watch them fish every day and then see the young ones learning. Amazing how accurate they are and rarely go home to the nest without a nice fish for dinner (they outfished me many a day LOL).

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Originally Posted by KLG

All of your pics are fantastic Chris, but I really love the female Harris hawk. That combination of chestnut, white, yellow & the rich dark brown is truly spectacular.

Can't wait to see her babies!! :)

K~

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Kara,
Thank you for the kind words. I love taking pictures of them. The camera shows you things your eyes take for granted.

Ok here are two more pictures... I keep talking about how birds of prey can intimidate you.. here is your chance to see what I am talking about. The first one is a female red tail and the other is a coopers hawk. The coopers hawk is no bigger than a crow, but thinks she is a bald eagle.

Red tail
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r...nt/closeup.jpg

Coopers Hawk

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r.../ccopclose.jpg



I am ppretty excited about the eggs. Hopefully there will be another one thursday or friday. They lay every 3-4 days.

Thank you again to everyone for the great wishes and encouragement.

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Originally Posted by Sevo

Kara,
Thank you for the kind words. I love taking pictures of them. The camera shows you things your eyes take for granted.

Ok here are two more pictures... I keep talking about how birds of prey can intimidate you.. here is your chance to see what I am talking about. The first one is a female red tail and the other is a coopers hawk. The coopers hawk is no bigger than a crow, but thinks she is a bald eagle.

Red tail
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r...nt/closeup.jpg

Coopers Hawk

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r.../ccopclose.jpg



I am ppretty excited about the eggs. Hopefully there will be another one thursday or friday. They lay every 3-4 days.

Thank you again to everyone for the great wishes and encouragement.

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great thread.........i'm enjoying running to see your next post! i'm loving this! :D

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wow amazing! ......nice shot........look how effortless they make flying look!

I used to work for the humane society and i believe it was s red tail that came in! it had a broken wing and they sent him/her to a rescue pretty cool to see up close, but you better not open that pet carrier! lol


when they're flying, you can't really see how big they are......thats the only time i have seen the talons in person, and they look like they will mess you all up!

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Originally Posted by Sevo

Claire, Do you have to be licensed in Canada to have a BOP? Any sort of apprenticeship required? A harris hawk is a great first bird. They are very social and docile as cats but fierce hunters. They are very forgiving and if you make a mistake with them it will not ruin the bird. You can train him to fly at night as well. I have one that is strictly a night hunter... hes my little ninja.

Gos hawks are not for the first time falconer. They can be very tough to fly and will take your head off if you dont train them right. The power of a Gos is amazing and the speed of their flights is unmatched for such a big bird. It is great you have the chance to be able to fly BOP . Keep us posted on your first bird. If you have any questions please dont hesitate to ask.

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Yes You do need to be licensed. And an apprenticeship for at least two years(including two October hunts) is required here as well, the falconer you are mentoring will decide when you know enough. They Like you to start with either a red tail or a Kestrel<<--- Bad choice I think only cause they are little, and so many die because of inexperianced handlers. They are beggining to let your first bird be a Harris, but then you need another special permit and a licensed falconer to sign it for you. I have seen them fly at night and the hunters had a harris that would follow them from tree to tree while they flushed. Very cool. What do you hunt the most where you are?

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Evan,
Thanks man.. I am pretty excited about the eggs. It has been a long breeding season for me. Dont know why its so late for these birds but I am not complaining :D.

That is great you are a falconer too. Not many of us around but we pop up in the craziest places.. How long have you been flying? If you need some ideas on new mews, there are some guys on the forums building them now, it might help spark an idea or 2 for you... check it out.

I love my Gos... She is in my breeding project now but she was hell on wings. I still fly her come season. You cant beat an accipiter...

Oh how i would love to trap a merlin... Great bird to fly. Good luck with trapping them both. Please keep me posted if you get one and take a lot of pictures... If you need anything dont hesitate to ask . If i cant get it, i am sure I know someone who can.

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Thanks for the offer on the help, I still have to talk the wife into letting build the mews where she wants to plant an herb garden :rolleyes: , but I think I'm winning :D . I've been a falconer for 4 years now, and I absolutely love it. I will definitely take lots O pics if we do go trapping this fall.

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YThey Like you to start with either a red tail or a Kestrel<<--- Bad choice I think only cause they are little, and so many die because of inexperianced handlers.

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I agree that kestrels are a little more difficult because of weight management issues, but I think it helps apprentices realize what it kind of commitment and devotion it takes to be a successful with a bird. A couple grams can mean the difference between a successful hunt, and a potentially lost bird. I had two different kestrels during my apprenticeship, and loved flying them both. Defintely a different experience than flying an RT as a first bird, though both are pretty forgiving with manning and training errors.

Now, back to important stuff....more pics Chris :sunny:

-Evan

Gorgeus Harris hawk! and congrats on the eggs! :rockon:
a mate oof mine who works in my local reptile store flys harris hawks aswell, and he also has a beautiful European Eagle Owl called patience which was bred by Jemima Parryjones (anyone whos into Falconry will know who she is), patience is such a beauty too as is all Birds of prey actually all birds are beauties!


I have a photo of Patience on my pc if its ok to post it on this thread? :)

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Gorgeus Harris hawk! and congrats on the eggs! :rockon:
a mate oof mine who works in my local reptile store flys harris hawks aswell, and he also has a beautiful European Eagle Owl called patience which was bred by Jemima Parryjones (anyone whos into Falconry will know who she is), patience is such a beauty too as is all Birds of prey actually all birds are beauties!


I have a photo of Patience on my pc if its ok to post it on this thread? :)

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Steveo,

Thanks , I am pretty pumped about them as well. The parents are great game hawks and are very pretty.. we will see.


about your pic, post away. I would love to see Patience. What does he hunt with it?.. I am sure it is a great bird as it came from great stock.

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Originally Posted by Cl@!r3

Yes You do need to be licensed. And an apprenticeship for at least two years(including two October hunts) is required here as well, the falconer you are mentoring will decide when you know enough. They Like you to start with either a red tail or a Kestrel<<--- Bad choice I think only cause they are little, and so many die because of inexperianced handlers. They are beggining to let your first bird be a Harris, but then you need another special permit and a licensed falconer to sign it for you. I have seen them fly at night and the hunters had a harris that would follow them from tree to tree while they flushed. Very cool. What do you hunt the most where you are?

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That is good you have an apprenticeship.. it really helps to be able to call on someone if you have a question.

I mainly hunt squirrels and rabbits and pigeons. Here in Sc, it is hard to find ducks and anything else so we are kind of limited. What kind of game is up there. ?

OH forgot to say GREAT photos there AWESOME!
he hunts rabbits with the harris hawk , and patience the EEO is trained to fly to the glove on a lure (sp)
Here is Patience
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...g?t=1179951170
and her TALONS! :eek: (shes a big softy... real docile nature to her :) she even enjoys her cuddles lol :) )
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...g?t=1179951284

Chris, that picture of the Cooper made me laugh as they can put on such a show! I have seen that exact face made by a young macaw that I was helping to raise. They can be QUITE intimidating if allowed!

I have a deep love of Peregrines and we see quite a few of them out here in the PNW, along with Redtails and Eagles. There is a big stand of woods not far from my house - a month or so ago, we had an owl fly right through the front yard while we were on the porch. That was quite the sight!

I'm looking forward to watching the babies hatch and get raised. Do you allow the parents to raise them, or do you pull them and feed them yourself?

Steveo,
great pictures. I love the eagle owls. Never flown one, but I am sure it would be a blast.

Thank you for sharing those pictures.

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Chris, that picture of the Cooper made me laugh as they can put on such a show! I have seen that exact face made by a young macaw that I was helping to raise. They can be QUITE intimidating if allowed!

I have a deep love of Peregrines and we see quite a few of them out here in the PNW, along with Redtails and Eagles. There is a big stand of woods not far from my house - a month or so ago, we had an owl fly right through the front yard while we were on the porch. That was quite the sight!

I'm looking forward to watching the babies hatch and get raised. Do you allow the parents to raise them, or do you pull them and feed them yourself?

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Peregrines are one of my foavorite falcons. I have a breeding pir and hopefully they will lay as well, but I am not holding my breath.

Thank you for the warm wishes, Egg #3 may be here tomorrow.. lets hope there is one

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Shelby, to see a cast fly is amazing... have you ever seen them fly?

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No, I haven't. I've never actually seen falconry other than on TV.. oh well, someday I'll take it up. :)

EDIT: I lied.. I saw a falconry exhibition at a rennaisance fair once. :)