That's right an old falconer told me "always keep a redtail in your mews" I am trying to find a sharpie's nest this year. Let me know if you know anything.
Where do you live? There are tons of Cooper's nests in Ft Worth, a couple here in Houston I think. I see sharpies in winter, but don't know of any nests. A female chased off my kestrel four years ago. I hated them for a while after that.
she's not that big - the camera makes her look bigger. - about a 90 gram net flying weight. she's gone now, took off in October of 2007 while hunting sparrows.
Lol sorry that is indeed a Falco Sparverius, also known as a Kessie. This guy is a trained falconer, not just some guy feeding a bird. Aplomado falcons have a light colored streak above their eyes and are quite bigger, where as AKs have 2 streaks under their eyes as well as "false eyes" at the back of their necks. Beautiful female Chuck! Guessing passage by the tail lol
Yes I do, I would prefer a merlin, but they are hard to come by here. however I think a kestrel is better suited for suburbs and enclosed areas. I have taken everthing from sparrows to common grackles(even with a male). When in shape, the flights can be impressive.
I will give the Harris' to my apprentice late in the year, when her permit upgrades. I am considering getting an eyas kestrel next spring, to fly over the summer. I will keep flying my trusty old red-tail.
No, hope to eventually. This wolf's been stalking a long time for that nice package of meat, and will have to wait even longer until the time is right. Luckily I'll have plenty of time to hunt a RT next year. You in the THA? Need to meet you at NAFA or something! It's amazing all of the falconers getting males, seems like they're going after beauty over actually getting game.
In Ontario, non indigenous raptors (such as the Harris') don't require a falconry license to keep, just a small game license for when you go hunting.
Thought I'd save myself the paperwork and go for a Harris' as a first bird.
Tell me a little about your bird if you don't mind (how old you got it, how long ago, some breeder info, etc) I always want to learn more from guys that already fly these birds so I'm as prepared as possible for my own.
@superhornet59 Well The Harris is clearly the best bird to go for a beginner. Keep it in shape (between 600-680 g for a female) and he will be a great hunter!
@Hozal1 dont tell annything about weight to new people.. evry bird is diffrent and it can be dangerous to tell this kind of most female harris hawks are way heavier than what you are saying, they just have to find a good sponsor.
This guy looks like Patch Adams...!!!
tcalcut 1 year ago
where do you hunt with them?
monkeycruncher 2 years ago
That's right an old falconer told me "always keep a redtail in your mews" I am trying to find a sharpie's nest this year. Let me know if you know anything.
Avestruzjr 2 years ago
Where do you live? There are tons of Cooper's nests in Ft Worth, a couple here in Houston I think. I see sharpies in winter, but don't know of any nests. A female chased off my kestrel four years ago. I hated them for a while after that.
chuckr1951 2 years ago
I could see how this kestrel could be mistaken for an Aplomado due to the lighting in the video,but it is a hen kestrel and a rather large one.
Avestruzjr 3 years ago
she's not that big - the camera makes her look bigger. - about a 90 gram net flying weight. she's gone now, took off in October of 2007 while hunting sparrows.
chuckr1951 2 years ago
do you think she would make it out in the wild by herself when she left?
lindseylee77 2 years ago
I hope so. Kestrels generally do not live long in the wild. She was a good hunter, and a haggard.
chuckr1951 2 years ago
lol that not a kestrel ;) its a
Aplomado Falcon
Lovely bird though
hybridrats 3 years ago
Lol sorry that is indeed a Falco Sparverius, also known as a Kessie. This guy is a trained falconer, not just some guy feeding a bird. Aplomado falcons have a light colored streak above their eyes and are quite bigger, where as AKs have 2 streaks under their eyes as well as "false eyes" at the back of their necks. Beautiful female Chuck! Guessing passage by the tail lol
KuroHyo 3 years ago
you fly kestrels? this was my friend's bird - I fly a RT and a HH.
chuckr1951 2 years ago
Yes I do, I would prefer a merlin, but they are hard to come by here. however I think a kestrel is better suited for suburbs and enclosed areas. I have taken everthing from sparrows to common grackles(even with a male). When in shape, the flights can be impressive.
Avestruzjr 2 years ago
I will give the Harris' to my apprentice late in the year, when her permit upgrades. I am considering getting an eyas kestrel next spring, to fly over the summer. I will keep flying my trusty old red-tail.
chuckr1951 2 years ago
No, hope to eventually. This wolf's been stalking a long time for that nice package of meat, and will have to wait even longer until the time is right. Luckily I'll have plenty of time to hunt a RT next year. You in the THA? Need to meet you at NAFA or something! It's amazing all of the falconers getting males, seems like they're going after beauty over actually getting game.
KuroHyo 2 years ago
How do you like the Harris'?
In Ontario, non indigenous raptors (such as the Harris') don't require a falconry license to keep, just a small game license for when you go hunting.
Thought I'd save myself the paperwork and go for a Harris' as a first bird.
Tell me a little about your bird if you don't mind (how old you got it, how long ago, some breeder info, etc) I always want to learn more from guys that already fly these birds so I'm as prepared as possible for my own.
Thanks!
superhornet59 2 years ago
@superhornet59 Well The Harris is clearly the best bird to go for a beginner. Keep it in shape (between 600-680 g for a female) and he will be a great hunter!
Hozal1 1 year ago
@Hozal1 dont tell annything about weight to new people.. evry bird is diffrent and it can be dangerous to tell this kind of most female harris hawks are way heavier than what you are saying, they just have to find a good sponsor.
falconrypk 9 months ago
Fabulous little falcons. Nice to see someone else having success with them! Good job!
ghouliegrrrl 4 years ago