Wow. I am an old goat ranching lady from western US, and I just scored 90% on that! I have to give the credit to T.H. White's The Goshawk, and a lifetime of avian observation. Let's see how bad I wipe out on parts 2, 3, and 4. I love your channel and your life. If I had met hawks before I met my husband I would be an entirely different person today.
I am preparing for the test in the US. That question on full summed and hard penned annoys me. I live in TN and we are supposed to use the CA study guide. I have seen three different study guides for that test and the answers are not consistent. But Great Job! It gave me some review time as well.
@@MercerFalconry Each of the US states are legally required by our federal governement to have an examination, but each state drafts their own examn. So the questions vary from one state to another. Some of the states' exams loose sight of the simple fact that the exam is intended to evaluate if someone is ready to BEGIN to learn falconry.
Brilliant video for many reasons! I’m gearing up for my WA state exam soon. I wonder if there are any overlapping questions…? Would love to see you do the other sections. I found this so useful. Thank you.
@@MercerFalconryI've just received Phillip Glasier's Falconry and hawking book (I ordered the same one you recommended in your other video). However, what I've received is a revised, third edition which was published in the USA. Is it going to be a significantly different read compared to the UK third edition? Thank you
Eeey, another falconer here from the States (and ornithology student). I just wanted to drop in and add on to sexual dimorphism! Sexual dimorphism refers to differences in size or shape between sexes (technically, but people also use it to describe color) and to be hardassed about it, sexual dichromatism refers to color. As a result, most raptors are reverse sexually dimorphic (females larger than males) but don't exhibit sexual dichromatism (males and females are the same color). However, some raptors are sexually dichromic--and this includes Merlins, American Kestrels, and Eurasian Kestrels, among others! People are generally pretty loosey-goosey with the terminology and honestly it's pretty freakin nitpicky but I thought I may as well drop it in, in case someone could learn an extra somethin~
Excellent, thank you very much for adding this. I wanted to try and keep explanations brief for most of them because i knew there was quite a few questions!
in Germany it's even more complicated to become a falconer. First you have to pass the hunter's exam which is really a lot to learn and you have to pass a shooting test. And after that you go for the falconers test which is another exam, not as bad as the hunters exam but nearly....
I am not a falconer, but was researching the process to become one in the US, California, and we also need a hunting license which is a 12 hour course, then the beginning falconry test, then also a home/equipment inspection by a game warden to make sure your mew and equipment is alright, and then you need a sponsor to become an apprentice(may take years to find one), then after a few years of training you may get a license to be a general/journeyman falconer if your sponsor thinks you are ready. Then after that you can do more training and tests to become a master falconer eventually. It's a process to say the least in the US.
hello there. Im from Argentina and I will get my Legal harris hawk next week, been seeing you videos and I have read many books also, this is a adult bird with no falconry training. Would you help giving me some steps that I sould follow from the start in order to arm her, and the firsts steps in order to get her eating from my hand? thanks ! sorry for my english
I’m not sure yet, I havnt been able to film anything as all the birds have been in lockdown since the 14th December, if you go and follow out instagram I will announce over there when I am filming the next video!
I just passed the test here in Tennessee. It had 160 questions. It was harder than I expected, but I am glad to move beyond that part of this endeavor. Now I have to focus on mews and getting an inspection.
@@MercerFalconry I go back and forth between a Harris Hawk and a Red Tail. I think the RT is a better fit given all the squirrels around here. Even if I don't actively hunt them, they are hard to avoid. But I really like the intelligence and social nature of the Harris.
I wouldn’t say there’s such a thing as a beginner bird, there is a lot that goes into choosing the right bird for you. It depends on what experience you have with what species, what flying styles your comfortable with, what you are planning to do with the bird, if your hunting you need to make sure you have the right bird for whatever quarry you have access to. Have you got much experience with birds of prey?
There’s an awful lot you need to do to learn and prepare everything before even considering owning a bird of prey, have a look at my video about how to become a falconer in the uk for some tips to push you in the right direction
Good morning 🌄 from GREECE 🇬🇷🇨🇾✝️ to U.K.✝️ to USA ✝️ to E.E. ✝️ and to RUSSIA 🇷🇺✝️ ....I love Falcons Egles and Dogs but my wish is to be one day a Falcon owner but I am not young as you anymore that's the only mistake of me thank you for this nice video of you about the Birds of Prey !!!!
Wow. I am an old goat ranching lady from western US, and I just scored 90% on that! I have to give the credit to T.H. White's The Goshawk, and a lifetime of avian observation. Let's see how bad I wipe out on parts 2, 3, and 4. I love your channel and your life. If I had met hawks before I met my husband I would be an entirely different person today.
Well done, let me know how you get on with the other parts!!!
I am preparing for the test in the US. That question on full summed and hard penned annoys me. I live in TN and we are supposed to use the CA study guide. I have seen three different study guides for that test and the answers are not consistent. But Great Job! It gave me some review time as well.
Oh that’s strange, I don’t understand how it can mean different things in different states
@@MercerFalconry Each of the US states are legally required by our federal governement to have an examination, but each state drafts their own examn. So the questions vary from one state to another. Some of the states' exams loose sight of the simple fact that the exam is intended to evaluate if someone is ready to BEGIN to learn falconry.
06:15 order Accipitriformes start to be recognised since 2008 and Falconiformes was more clarified up to 2015.
You should do more of these videos is helping me study wile working on the road
There are 3 parts so far!
I've just watched a ton of videos and I probably would have earned a 70. I guess I've been paying more attention than I realized. Good job by the way!
3:00 this is a classic problem in all fields w this type of exam. the answer, when you cant explain, is just that it is a poorly written exam. -JC
We have the same issue with the Raptor Awards here in the UK
Brilliant video for many reasons! I’m gearing up for my WA state exam soon. I wonder if there are any overlapping questions…? Would love to see you do the other sections. I found this so useful. Thank you.
I am planning to try the other sections but I don’t think I will do as well as there are differences in the US to the Uk
Hey! I am too! What part of Washington are you out of???
Please do it! It’s not about how you’ll score. You’re educating us on the wrong answers and why!!
I am in the process of setting it up so stay tuned!!!
@@MercerFalconryI've just received Phillip Glasier's Falconry and hawking book (I ordered the same one you recommended in your other video). However, what I've received is a revised, third edition which was published in the USA. Is it going to be a significantly different read compared to the UK third edition? Thank you
Please, do the other exam sections! And if you offer private Zoom lessons, I’m game!
I’ll film and release the video soon!
Eeey, another falconer here from the States (and ornithology student). I just wanted to drop in and add on to sexual dimorphism! Sexual dimorphism refers to differences in size or shape between sexes (technically, but people also use it to describe color) and to be hardassed about it, sexual dichromatism refers to color. As a result, most raptors are reverse sexually dimorphic (females larger than males) but don't exhibit sexual dichromatism (males and females are the same color). However, some raptors are sexually dichromic--and this includes Merlins, American Kestrels, and Eurasian Kestrels, among others! People are generally pretty loosey-goosey with the terminology and honestly it's pretty freakin nitpicky but I thought I may as well drop it in, in case someone could learn an extra somethin~
Excellent, thank you very much for adding this. I wanted to try and keep explanations brief for most of them because i knew there was quite a few questions!
Hi ornithology student
Excellent and informative and yes, I am all for exact terminology!Thank you.
Your videos are fascinating! Keep em coming!
Thank you, I’m working on more!
I see the 3.0 CSL poster. Very nice:)👌🏻
do you have link to the mock exam? thank you, love your videos!
You were born for this bro.
Thank you very much!
in Germany it's even more complicated to become a falconer. First you have to pass the hunter's exam which is really a lot to learn and you have to pass a shooting test. And after that you go for the falconers test which is another exam, not as bad as the hunters exam but nearly....
Wow that’s a lot of hoops to jump through, I guess it keeps a lot of people who shouldn’t do it from doing it
I am not a falconer, but was researching the process to become one in the US, California, and we also need a hunting license which is a 12 hour course, then the beginning falconry test, then also a home/equipment inspection by a game warden to make sure your mew and equipment is alright, and then you need a sponsor to become an apprentice(may take years to find one), then after a few years of training you may get a license to be a general/journeyman falconer if your sponsor thinks you are ready. Then after that you can do more training and tests to become a master falconer eventually. It's a process to say the least in the US.
Yes a lot more strict and difficult than here in the uk!!!
Nicely done , really great to learn from and a question I have , do you think the UK should have their own exam and licencing like in the USA ?
Not sure about exam but definitely we would benefit from some kind of licence
Do every exam!
Potentially 4 more videos!
nice one. -JC
Thanks!
Nice work! I would love to see you do the other sections!
I’m planning to have a go at some point
hello there. Im from Argentina and I will get my Legal harris hawk next week, been seeing you videos and I have read many books also, this is a adult bird with no falconry training. Would you help giving me some steps that I sould follow from the start in order to arm her, and the firsts steps in order to get her eating from my hand? thanks ! sorry for my english
Could you reupload a version of this video without the background music.
When is the next video going to be up
I’m not sure yet, I havnt been able to film anything as all the birds have been in lockdown since the 14th December, if you go and follow out instagram I will announce over there when I am filming the next video!
Please do the next section
The second section already has a video!
@@MercerFalconry thanks
I just passed the test here in Tennessee. It had 160 questions. It was harder than I expected, but I am glad to move beyond that part of this endeavor. Now I have to focus on mews and getting an inspection.
Congratulations, exciting times are ahead!
What species are you planning to fly?
@@MercerFalconry I go back and forth between a Harris Hawk and a Red Tail. I think the RT is a better fit given all the squirrels around here. Even if I don't actively hunt them, they are hard to avoid. But I really like the intelligence and social nature of the Harris.
Yes that’s a difficult toss up, a good female Harris hawk could take squirrel though
Bro what's the best beginner falcon
I would choose a lanner.
Im planning on raising an owl 🦉 .what should i and shouldn't do ?
Bro which beginner bird should I get?
I wouldn’t say there’s such a thing as a beginner bird, there is a lot that goes into choosing the right bird for you. It depends on what experience you have with what species, what flying styles your comfortable with, what you are planning to do with the bird, if your hunting you need to make sure you have the right bird for whatever quarry you have access to. Have you got much experience with birds of prey?
New York State exam hits HARD 😭
How am i able to get my first bird in the Uk?
There’s an awful lot you need to do to learn and prepare everything before even considering owning a bird of prey, have a look at my video about how to become a falconer in the uk for some tips to push you in the right direction
@@MercerFalconry would i need any permits or licenses for owning a bird?, or anything that is necessary to be able to own a bird of prey
It depends on the species
@@MercerFalconry im wanting to get a harris hawk for flying and not hunting, i also have a friend that is willing to teach me the basics
@UC9mXSWRIfoa0UAcjgr22g1Q thanks a lot
Sounds interesting.
Thanks!!!
Do the other
Biology
I also got 100% on these questions. Does that make me ready for the real one?
Good morning 🌄 from GREECE 🇬🇷🇨🇾✝️ to U.K.✝️ to USA ✝️ to E.E. ✝️ and to RUSSIA 🇷🇺✝️ ....I love Falcons Egles and Dogs but my wish is to be one day a Falcon owner but I am not young as you anymore that's the only mistake of me thank you for this nice video of you about the Birds of Prey !!!!
Hello!
It doesn’t matter if you are older, I have many friends who took up falconry even after retirement!