Birds of prey.

[CoN]

I've recently done a falconry course at a Bird of prey centre where I ended up volunteering. I managed to take a few photos and videos while I'm there.
Hope you enjoy.


Tiercel Peregrine by SnipeCoN, on Flickr


Lanneret by SnipeCoN, on Flickr


Robin Hobby by SnipeCoN, on Flickr


Tiercel Kestral by SnipeCoN, on Flickr


Red-tail Buzzard by SnipeCoN, on Flickr


Sakerret by SnipeCoN, on Flickr


Sakerret by SnipeCoN, on Flickr









The videos *NOT for squeamish*

[Wapadi]

Did you enjoy watching them? Any chance you got to fly one off your wrist? My husband is a licensed Falconer and its the coolest thing in the world! Of course we currently don't have a bird bc of Rick being in the Navy but we will get back into it one day I am sure. Great pictures!

[TerrieL]

Wow, what beautiful and noble birds. Thank you for sharing

[rlditmars]

Thanks for sharing. Very cool. Once, there were three sparrow hawks (American Kestrals) trapped in my brother-in-law's shop/building. The mother was nesting in one of the vents and when the chicks were ready for flight, they found a way to come in rather then going out. Pretty exciting having them zipping overhead inside the building which was only about 3500 sq ft. I was able to capture them with a pair of welding gloves. They were very beautiful creatures and though their talons were small, they were incredibly sharp.

[DooLittle]

Nice pictures, and pretty birds. Whats with the one in the little mask?

[tangell88]

awesome pics. ive always wanted to get into falconry

[Tribal]

I would hate to be on the receiving end of a mad hawk.

[olstyn]

Nice pictures, and pretty birds. Whats with the one in the little mask?

Not an expert here, but as I recall, the purpose of the hood is to keep them calm when it's not time for them to be ready to fly from your wrist.

[Mephibosheth1]

My brother is apprenticed to a master falconer here in Northern California
He's really learning a lot; having a lot of fun

[jason_ladouceur]

Just awesome!! I love birds of prey. They are so amazing!!! My favorite are the owls with out a doubt. But they are all sooo amazing!!! You are so lucky to be able to spend time with these fantastic animals.