Excellent,excellent video and documentation. This is a great example of how to make a video. It was all about the subject and not the person. Most people think they have to be in the video and then spend too much time talking. This is a professionally done video. People who make videos, watch this one and learn.
I appreciate you documenting your process and putting it all together. I did a few videos of training my passage RT this season but don't have the patience or video editing savy to make it all into one. I hope you have an amazing season!
She's very calm , seeing as you'd just caught her ! /trapped her ,unless you'd been manning her before videoing , she's a beauty too,what did she weigh in at ?? I'm in UK and have flown reds many times ,excellent hunting birds ..all the best with her .. Darrell.
Dude I need your whole playlist and your lifestyle 😂🤞🏽 amazing video man ! I enjoyed watching every second and am now interested in learning falconry here in ARIZONA
How long do you tend to hunt with them, is a season a year? how many season do you usually have with them and are they only bonded to you? Fantastic vid!
Great video but most of these make it look so easy! Where is the mad flapping ,upside down and screaming every time you try to return her to the glove?
@@TheDesertSportsman I spent a month with a falcon who did w exactly what I commented and only grudgingly mounted the glove after that time. ( I was feeding a maintenance ration). I then got a peregrine tiercel and the second day he was jumping to the glove and free flying in 10 days. I have never had to restrict his diet to any extent. I have learned to be skeptical of many videos that I watch though I am only a novice in real terms.
Man it’s the same as owning any other pet , commitment should be number one priority no matter what , animals are not toys ,birds of prey or training dogs or any other animal it all take commitment care and love , you would think this would be obvious but some people get animals and are not responsible after they find out they need to upkeep and look after them 24/7 every year of their lives ,rather sad .
This is one of the coolest and informative videos on falconry i've seen. I went down the falconry rabbit hole tonight on youtube and i'm so happy i found your video. How exactly do the traps work? Is there a certain spot they have to step in to lasso their leg? Falconry is one of the coolest and probably most rewarding sports it's so interesting and awe inspiring. Such beautiful animals. God Bless you my friend. -Tim from Florida
Thank you for the kind words! The trap, called a Bal Chatri trap, has dozens of wire noises attached. As the hawk walks around on the trap trying to grab the rodent she gets her feet caught. Thanks again for the kind words and support!
Each bird is a little different depending on it's personality and intelligence. Some I have had trained in 2 weeks from being trapped to free flying and hunting. Others it has taken a month and a half. If I recall correctly this one was about 3 weeks.
Yeah it's definitely an intense feeling. Even though you know things will go just fine as she has been reliable up until that point, you still feel nervous about it. Truly exciting for sure.
Thanks for a great video. It's nice to see the whole process in sequence, though I'm sure it was a chore to film and edit all of it. Also really liked your mews. Looks well designed. Does your state require inspections or specific dimensions? Also, do you keep your hawk or release and trap a new passage in the autumn?
Thank you for the kind comment! Yes our state (Arizona) does inspect the mews when you first build it. Though there are no specific size requirements, they will not approve one that is not appropriately sized. So far I have released each year and started over. Just waiting for the "right" one to keep multiple seasons. Plus I am still fairly new to this (4 full seasons under my belt) so I like the idea of learning from training different personalities each year. Thanks again for the comment and for watching!
Okay question… when practicing falconry maybe not get it right 100% of the time but when you actually become experienced can you make a bird loyal 100% of the time? Or do some birds just have more free spirit than others and decide to never come back to your palm eventually ? Just a question !
One thing to keep in mind is that birds of prey are not social creatures so they will never get an emotional attachment to you. With that being said, each raptor has it's own personality and some seem better suited for the sport than others. I have had red tails that seemed to never get it so I returned them to the wild and I gave had some that picked up on it right away and almost seemed to "enjoy" my presence. Hope this answers your question. Thanks for watching!
Snatching the lure away from her teaches her that you are competition. You also shouldn't have the bells slapping around that loose - you're going to bruise her legs and hallux.
Yes during initial training she is fed raw chicken to keep a consistent calorie intake. Once she is hunting she is fed from what she catches, so mostly rabbits. She is always given vitamin supplements specifically for birds of prey.
I would be a terrible falconer because I would go get the bird the food when ever it looked at me like she was hungry. The bird would probably train me , LoL....
Before you criticize you should educate yourself on the sport so your comment doesn't come from ignorance. The first thing you should know is that raptors used in the sport of falconry are never treated as "pets".....they are hunting partners. There is no real social bond between the raptor and the falconer. The raptor is also kept very much wild as it continues to pursue prey. Secondly, you should know that many raptors used in the sport of falconry are returned to the wild after the hunting season is over. This is fairly common practice and how I currently practice falconry. This raptor not only has had the best nutrition while with the falconer but they also are a much better hunter at the end of the season. This is due to the fact that they hunt much more frequently (every day in my case) than they would in the wild. It is not uncommon for a raptor to skip a day or two of hunting in the wild after a large meal. Raptors used in falconry not only hunt more frequently than their wild counterparts but they also go after larger prey than usual. This translates to them being a much more skilled hunter. Also, a vast majority of raptors do not make it to breeding age due to a variety of factors, mankind being one of the greatest threats. A raptor used in falconry is almost guaranteed to reach breeding age due to the care of the falconer. Many raptors have increased in population due to the sport of falconry. Research the Peregrine Falcon and how falconers were the major players in preventing that bird from going extinct. Lastly, if you don't agree with falconry, don't be a worthless troll and seek out videos to make ignorant and uneducated comments towards.
@@TheDesertSportsman I'm a scientist with a PhD in environmental science. I have quite a bit of knowledge about falconry and its detrimental effects on ecosystems and species conservation. I work with insects, birds and foxes. I have done my own research and reviewed previous papers on the topic. The reality is, falconry has far more negative effects than positive ones. Especially since it's practice, it's "defended" on the basis of tradition rather than in sustainable practices. So, while I would never claim to know it all, I'm far from being ignorant. You may call them hunting partners, but they are no different than pets.
Feel free to cite your sources that support the above statement. Again, if you look at the Peregrine Falcon it was factually brought from the brink of extinction by the likes of Falconers. At the end of the day, it is ludicrous and completely ignorant to seek out content that you disagree with in an attempt to do what exactly? Stir the pot? That is all you will accomplish here.
The average "scientist" knows only a fraction about true wildlife compared to the average hunter. Real knowledge isn't in books, it's in real experiences. The average hunter has done far more for wildlife conservation through hunting licenses and tags than any "scientist" ever has.
@@TheDesertSportsman Wow, the arrogance behind that statement. We ecologists literally conduct almost all our research in... the field. We often find ourselves deep in the heart of a forest, desert, jungle, and more. But now I know I'm talking to a redneck. Goodbye.
❤️I want also this beautiful animal but I live in the 🏙 this make difficult to own one 😢 wonderful video I wil help you to reach more views because you are amazing person 🤌
Excellent,excellent video and documentation. This is a great example of how to make a video. It was all about the subject and not the person. Most people think they have to be in the video and then spend too much time talking. This is a professionally done video. People who make videos, watch this one and learn.
Thank you so much for the kind words of encouragement!
I appreciate you documenting your process and putting it all together. I did a few videos of training my passage RT this season but don't have the patience or video editing savy to make it all into one. I hope you have an amazing season!
Thanks! Yeah I have been wanting to do this the last couple seasons but just never got around to it until now. Happy hunting!
What an amazing process! I decided to look up falconry on a whim and this did not disapoint. So interesting and awesome.
Great video. Read books as a teenager but left my interest as I got older. Love to see the things I read
She's very calm , seeing as you'd just caught her !
/trapped her ,unless you'd been manning her before videoing , she's a beauty too,what did she weigh in at ?? I'm in UK and have flown reds many times ,excellent hunting birds ..all the best with her .. Darrell.
Yeah unfortunately I forgot to video the first day of the manning process. She was just over 1100 grams off the trap with an empty crop.
Amazing video, such a beautiful process and a testament to your patience and care with her, cheers
Excellent rescues my friend, these hawks are super fast!
Dude I need your whole playlist and your lifestyle 😂🤞🏽 amazing video man ! I enjoyed watching every second and am now interested in learning falconry here in ARIZONA
Seriously 😂 I just walked in and told my fiancé same shit 😂
That was fantastic. U made it look easy which I doubt it is.
Very informative
Haven't seen her mantle or get aggressive at all....wonderful temperament. You got a good one.
Yeah she has been pretty good so far. Obviously a few issues have came up as we learn each other but we have been able to overcome them so far.
Thanks for doing a full video like this.
Thank you . Enjoyed watching your video and raptor.
Wow, great vid. Thank you for sharing!
Wow that was amazing to watch
How long do you tend to hunt with them, is a season a year? how many season do you usually have with them and are they only bonded to you? Fantastic vid!
Great video but most of these make it look so easy! Where is the mad flapping ,upside down and screaming every time you try to return her to the glove?
Yeah unfortunately I forgot to video the first day of manning which involved a lot of that.
@@TheDesertSportsman I spent a month with a falcon who did w exactly what I commented and only grudgingly mounted the glove after that time. ( I was feeding a maintenance ration). I then got a peregrine tiercel and the second day he was jumping to the glove and free flying in 10 days. I have never had to restrict his diet to any extent.
I have learned to be skeptical of many videos that I watch though I am only a novice in real terms.
Thank you very much for sharing.
Wonderful video great documentary ❤ loved how free flight was a success❤
very informative, would like more guides like these
I always wanted to do some falconry it it looks awesome, but man it seems like a huge commitment
Man it’s the same as owning any other pet , commitment should be number one priority no matter what , animals are not toys ,birds of prey or training dogs or any other animal it all take commitment care and love , you would think this would be obvious but some people get animals and are not responsible after they find out they need to upkeep and look after them 24/7 every year of their lives ,rather sad .
it not just talented made but very educational, thank you👐👍💗
Very well done. Thanks !
This is one of the coolest and informative videos on falconry i've seen. I went down the falconry rabbit hole tonight on youtube and i'm so happy i found your video. How exactly do the traps work? Is there a certain spot they have to step in to lasso their leg? Falconry is one of the coolest and probably most rewarding sports it's so interesting and awe inspiring. Such beautiful animals. God Bless you my friend.
-Tim from Florida
Thank you for the kind words! The trap, called a Bal Chatri trap, has dozens of wire noises attached. As the hawk walks around on the trap trying to grab the rodent she gets her feet caught. Thanks again for the kind words and support!
Great video can't wait to see her hunt!
Thanks! Me too!
That was an awesome vid!
Lovely, thank you!
Thank you !
Nice job
❤❤❤loved this video
Nice Job. I've always wondered.. Now i know. Thanks.
I smiled for you at first free flight 😂
How long was it from capture to free flight?
Each bird is a little different and have their own personalities. I have had one fully trained in 2 weeks but others have taken almost 2 months.
Супер 👍 спасибо за видео! Очень интересно
Mildly curious, did you choose to catch a female, or was she just what came up when you were looking? Are there benefits/drawbacks to male vs female?
I’m not a falconer I’ve only watched a few videos on it but from what I’ve picked up is the females have bigger feet which is better for hunting
Yeah I was looking for a female as they are generally larger than males.
How long did the process take in total from capture to free flight?
Each bird is a little different depending on it's personality and intelligence. Some I have had trained in 2 weeks from being trapped to free flying and hunting. Others it has taken a month and a half. If I recall correctly this one was about 3 weeks.
@@TheDesertSportsman so this was a pretty good bird? Probably going to get myself a red tail when migration starts
What do you feel when you have a successful first free flight? It has to be really exhilarating!
Yeah it's definitely an intense feeling. Even though you know things will go just fine as she has been reliable up until that point, you still feel nervous about it. Truly exciting for sure.
What was the time frame of these training? days or weeks,
About a month from trap to first free flight with this bird. Have had some take as long as a month and a half and some take as little as 2 weeks.
Thanks for a great video. It's nice to see the whole process in sequence, though I'm sure it was a chore to film and edit all of it. Also really liked your mews. Looks well designed. Does your state require inspections or specific dimensions? Also, do you keep your hawk or release and trap a new passage in the autumn?
Thank you for the kind comment! Yes our state (Arizona) does inspect the mews when you first build it. Though there are no specific size requirements, they will not approve one that is not appropriately sized. So far I have released each year and started over. Just waiting for the "right" one to keep multiple seasons. Plus I am still fairly new to this (4 full seasons under my belt) so I like the idea of learning from training different personalities each year. Thanks again for the comment and for watching!
Okay question… when practicing falconry maybe not get it right 100% of the time but when you actually become experienced can you make a bird loyal 100% of the time? Or do some birds just have more free spirit than others and decide to never come back to your palm eventually ? Just a question !
One thing to keep in mind is that birds of prey are not social creatures so they will never get an emotional attachment to you. With that being said, each raptor has it's own personality and some seem better suited for the sport than others. I have had red tails that seemed to never get it so I returned them to the wild and I gave had some that picked up on it right away and almost seemed to "enjoy" my presence. Hope this answers your question. Thanks for watching!
Snatching the lure away from her teaches her that you are competition. You also shouldn't have the bells slapping around that loose - you're going to bruise her legs and hallux.
Do you have a falcon ? Thought so
@user-jx2tl9zh5x Pretty sure she quite literally has a bird of prey in her profile picture.
@@user-jx2tl9zh5x No, and neither does this guy. But I DO have a red tailed hawk.
How much time its take to be trained?
Each bird is a little different and have their own personalities. I have had one fully trained in 2 weeks but others have taken almost 2 months.
sweet ass video bud
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I love the way she is immediately part of the family. Even including the bra hooked on the TV - he he.
Is there anyway you could contact me?
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What you feed this falcon ??
He said raw chicken soaked in pedialyte (an electrolyte solution).
Yes during initial training she is fed raw chicken to keep a consistent calorie intake. Once she is hunting she is fed from what she catches, so mostly rabbits. She is always given vitamin supplements specifically for birds of prey.
The music has drove me mad can’t watch
Awesome i bet its not very easy towork with wild birds.
I would be a terrible falconer because I would go get the bird the food when ever it looked at me like she was hungry. The bird would probably train me , LoL....
Its very brief video in falconary world
Disgusting. Wild animals are not pets.
Before you criticize you should educate yourself on the sport so your comment doesn't come from ignorance. The first thing you should know is that raptors used in the sport of falconry are never treated as "pets".....they are hunting partners. There is no real social bond between the raptor and the falconer. The raptor is also kept very much wild as it continues to pursue prey. Secondly, you should know that many raptors used in the sport of falconry are returned to the wild after the hunting season is over. This is fairly common practice and how I currently practice falconry. This raptor not only has had the best nutrition while with the falconer but they also are a much better hunter at the end of the season. This is due to the fact that they hunt much more frequently (every day in my case) than they would in the wild. It is not uncommon for a raptor to skip a day or two of hunting in the wild after a large meal. Raptors used in falconry not only hunt more frequently than their wild counterparts but they also go after larger prey than usual. This translates to them being a much more skilled hunter. Also, a vast majority of raptors do not make it to breeding age due to a variety of factors, mankind being one of the greatest threats. A raptor used in falconry is almost guaranteed to reach breeding age due to the care of the falconer. Many raptors have increased in population due to the sport of falconry. Research the Peregrine Falcon and how falconers were the major players in preventing that bird from going extinct. Lastly, if you don't agree with falconry, don't be a worthless troll and seek out videos to make ignorant and uneducated comments towards.
@@TheDesertSportsman I'm a scientist with a PhD in environmental science. I have quite a bit of knowledge about falconry and its detrimental effects on ecosystems and species conservation. I work with insects, birds and foxes. I have done my own research and reviewed previous papers on the topic. The reality is, falconry has far more negative effects than positive ones. Especially since it's practice, it's "defended" on the basis of tradition rather than in sustainable practices. So, while I would never claim to know it all, I'm far from being ignorant. You may call them hunting partners, but they are no different than pets.
Feel free to cite your sources that support the above statement. Again, if you look at the Peregrine Falcon it was factually brought from the brink of extinction by the likes of Falconers. At the end of the day, it is ludicrous and completely ignorant to seek out content that you disagree with in an attempt to do what exactly? Stir the pot? That is all you will accomplish here.
The average "scientist" knows only a fraction about true wildlife compared to the average hunter. Real knowledge isn't in books, it's in real experiences. The average hunter has done far more for wildlife conservation through hunting licenses and tags than any "scientist" ever has.
@@TheDesertSportsman Wow, the arrogance behind that statement. We ecologists literally conduct almost all our research in... the field. We often find ourselves deep in the heart of a forest, desert, jungle, and more. But now I know I'm talking to a redneck. Goodbye.
Next time, lose the music its annoying, the caption are not up long enough , justice walk us through it.
If you don't enjoy it he video feel free to not watch.
Music wasn't that bad. Thanks for putting up this video. It's very cool to see the process.
❤️I want also this beautiful animal but I live in the 🏙 this make difficult to own one 😢 wonderful video I wil help you to reach more views because you are amazing person 🤌
How many month did the hawk finish the training