falconry

[austringer]

hi all well i have just returned back from a days hawking. and it was a good day out. my birds /lanner falcon/ sacker falcon /and harris hawk all had a kill. i hope that dosen;t upset anyone as you know some people can be a bit touchey about any thing like this. but its what they do in the natural world.i had some fantastic stoops from my falcons. so really now all i have to do now is sit down relax and have a dram of slowgin to top the day

[The Black Rabbit]

Originally Posted by austringer

hi all well i have just returned back from a days hawking. and it was a good day out. my birds /lanner falcon/ sacker falcon /and harris hawk all had a kill. i hope that dosen;t upset anyone as you know some people can be a bit touchey about any thing like this. but its what they do in the natural world.i had some fantastic stoops from my falcons. so really now all i have to do now is sit down relax and have a dram of slowgin to top the day

Top stuff austringer!
My Dad went on a days hawking with an experienced local falconer (I assume you are a falconer, not an interested observer like him) t'other day, with 2 Harris Hawks.
He enjoyed it immensely!
The two birds were literally walking (hopping) along the bushes/hedges behind the falconer/my father like 2 dogs! Until they spotted something, then up and down they went and made the kill.
Its become clear to me over the years that the birds are (or at least, seem to be) incredibly lazy sometimes!
Hope the Sloe Gin is good!
Cheers
Doug

[buteo_buteo]

Sounds like a nice day out Roy. Do you have some pictures of your birds so I can wonder in their splendidness?

I'm hoping to get out over the next few weekends, have been offered the chance to tag along with some goldies, which makes me rather excited

Are you a member of the IFF or FQ forums? My user name on both is Aquila Chrysaetos. I notice there are a few other members on this forum *waves* Don't post much, just read mostly

[austringer]

hi there yes i am a folconer since 1980. ilove the sport yes i will put some photos of my birds on the site as soon as i figure out how to do it [computors marvles things]no buteo buteo i am not a member of the iff as they is to many know alls and not enough know hows.

[austringer]

hi black Rabbit is your dad a falconer or a spectaitor. i am glad he enjoyed his day out with the hh cool

[The Black Rabbit]

Hey Austringer.
He's a very interested observer, not a falconer.
But... I think now that he's moved back to Scotland though, and retired, he'll look at ways of getting MUCH more involved.

Ps- that quote of yours:
"Too many Know alls, not enough know hows". Like it!
Doug

[austringer]

i have manaedge to put my profile picture up i am still working on my other photos

[buteo_buteo]

Originally Posted by austringer

hi there yes i am a folconer since 1980. ilove the sport yes i will put some photos of my birds on the site as soon as i figure out how to do it [computors marvles things]no buteo buteo i am not a member of the iff as they is to many know alls and not enough know hows.

Couldn't agree more re IFF. I try to read the useful stuff and ignore the bickering (which can be pretty difficult!) Look forward to your pics

[Gaina]

I did a falconry course years ago and was a member of the British Hawking Association for a year, but I haven't been out as an observer for nearly 2 years now.

Do any of you get International Falconry magazine? I really enjoy that

[austringer]

gaina hi yes i do get that mag i.f.m if you want some back issuses i will be glad to send them to you if you want them you can send me a p, m, with your details and i will give you my home phone num.. as i have got some good mags why have you stop;t going to the meets or did you go to any roy

[naturelover]

wow lucky you i bet thats fantastic to see,i dont mind one bit when an animal or bird kills thats all part of life,its when a human takes an animals life for sport thats what i dont agree with,would love to see your photoes.

[Chrisg]

What did they get Austringer?

ChrisG

[Peregrinus]

ver good dowk on the parts of the birds...nice to see they are allowed to use their naturallm instincts.;-}

[Gaina]

Originally Posted by austringer

gaina hi yes i do get that mag i.f.m if you want some back issuses i will be glad to send them to you if you want them you can send me a p, m, with your details and i will give you my home phone num.. as i have got some good mags why have you stop;t going to the meets or did you go to any roy

That's very kind of you Roy, thanks . I think I have read all the issues now, and I'm just about to re-subscribe .

[austringer]

chrisg the sacker got a female phesant the lanner got a partridge.

[austringer]

hi gaina your very wellcome its nice to know that you will be su/scribing once again

[the_mad_hunter]

Originally Posted by austringer

hi there yes i am a folconer since 1980. ilove the sport yes i will put some photos of my birds on the site as soon as i figure out how to do it [computors marvles things]no buteo buteo i am not a member of the iff as they is to many know alls and not enough know hows.

hey dude i dont like the iff too it is just too clicky

[willing to learn]

Falconry is the most purist of the field sports, you get to see some majestic Birds of Prey fly and Hunt which brings you real close to nature.