Parahawking. Fly with a bird

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  • Опубліковано 29 лис 2010
  • Parahawking is coming to the USA. These are a few shots of training a Harris's Hawk to fly with a paraglider. More to come! Music by Asche & Spencer, tinyurl.com/a-s-soaring Please click SHARE to send this video to friends. This video and sound track are protected by Copyright. No one may upload and redistribute any portion of this content without written permission from Lite Touch Films. Unauthorized use and distribution is illegal and violators will be prosecuted. Unauthorized use on UA-cam will result in the permanent suspension of your UA-cam Account.
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  • @Snowdrops1055
    @Snowdrops1055 11 років тому +70

    I am crying... as a Falconer of 25 years plus... this makes my heart sing... THANKYOU

    • @raintree3383
      @raintree3383 Рік тому +5

      How have I not seen this before ? OMG I am crying too

    • @addy405
      @addy405 Рік тому

      I'm a Falcon 🦅

    • @Nebula_Ultra
      @Nebula_Ultra Рік тому

      Weak bitch

    • @It_isGreatwith_mysoul
      @It_isGreatwith_mysoul Рік тому +3

      I know, right ? Who could ever imagine flying with a Bird ? I'm crying too :)

    • @goku445
      @goku445 Рік тому

      That's beautiful and also perfectly dumb. Stop exploiting animals. Wild birds are disappearing like the rest of wild life. Let them free, this is their best life.

  • @LiteTouchFilms
    @LiteTouchFilms  11 років тому +35

    Thank you for your comment. I must agree. All our birds are free to leave anytime. As a result of their training, they are better hunters and more capable to survive. Raptors have an extremely hard life. Many only survive a year or two in the wild. Sometimes our birds do choose to leave and it's extremely heartbreaking for us to know we may never see them again. But that's why it means so much every day they chose to stay. Are you vegan?

    • @captainflowers748
      @captainflowers748 Рік тому +14

      nine years late but whatever
      I was reading this and was touched, but that sudden "are you vegan?" question threw me off so much I laughed. A instant new topic that has nothing to do with what you were saying!

    • @nikephorosmostropus4606
      @nikephorosmostropus4606 Рік тому

      No

    • @gatacelta
      @gatacelta Рік тому +4

      A moving tribute, but the vegan question threw me. It was so unexpected I started to gut laugh. I'm still laughing. Wtf.
      Though not to ruin the moment for the naysayers, but yes, actually I am! Still not sure of the relevancy, however...

    • @unicornkisses7359
      @unicornkisses7359 8 місяців тому

      ​@@gatacelta😂 i thought the same when i read the comment, then after reading yours too 😂 im also vegan

  • @DennyRec
    @DennyRec 12 років тому +4

    This is a priceless video, when nature and a human fly together as one. Awesome!!!

  • @sailrjim
    @sailrjim 11 років тому +8

    Animal lovers should like the peaceful interaction and requisite love between the bird and his handler....there's no figuring out anyone who would dislike this inspiring video.

  • @victoriaguerin2851
    @victoriaguerin2851 Рік тому +3

    Please don't ever take this video down. Since it was posted 12 years ago, I've watched it over and over and it's gotten me through some of the most difficult times of my life.

  • @Sanko1960
    @Sanko1960 13 років тому +7

    I have watched this video dozens of times and never tire of the majesty of this magnificent bird. She is awesome!

  • @Sanko1960
    @Sanko1960 13 років тому +6

    I've watched this video over and over again. It's just so incredible. What a gorgeous bird.

  • @howllikewolf
    @howllikewolf 11 років тому +3

    This is officially on my bucket list. Right after I get over my fear of heights. That looks so cool!

  • @greg19rowlett
    @greg19rowlett 11 років тому +3

    What an awesome video. You can tell these guys really love these birds. Me too

  • @MrCMFields
    @MrCMFields 12 років тому +6

    How could anyone not like this video?? It's fantastic! Those of us sitting at our computers watching it are jealous. Don't get why 35 people disliked it - they must just look for something to put down, but this is a great video and no way, no how can they put it down. Thanks for sharing!

    • @lastfirst5863
      @lastfirst5863 Рік тому

      PETA people probably. A provably pernicious pox on pleasant pursuits.

  • @OarsmanPower
    @OarsmanPower 5 років тому +17

    This is still one of my absolute favorite videos on UA-cam. The scenery and music never get old. Thank you for always allowing it to brighten my day. ❤️

  • @MultiMary1011
    @MultiMary1011 11 років тому +3

    Beautiful! The way humans & animals can interact together, peacefully, and enjoy planet Earth together.

  • @JessieI
    @JessieI 11 років тому +3

    Those are the Torrey Pines Cliffs over Blacks Beach! I know, I have walked that beach, hiked those trails, swam in those waters naked, climbed those cliffs; It's a beautiful spot!
    Thank you for this video, you brought tears to my eyes! The beauty of the birds, their trust in you. I so wish I could do this.

  • @kayak7girl
    @kayak7girl 11 років тому +2

    I just told a friend this "makes my soul happy". Neat to see someone else feel the same.

  • @ronholl8701
    @ronholl8701 11 років тому +2

    A Pleasure to watch, must be an added thrill to have a Falcon to fly with. Imaging it identifying thermals. Awesome

  • @michaeljenovic
    @michaeljenovic 12 років тому +1

    Phil,
    You are the master of aerial photography. Proud to know you.
    Respectfully,
    Michael Jenovic
    Cleveland, Ohio

  • @Saltandhigh
    @Saltandhigh 13 років тому +3

    THE ESSENCE of free flying. Beautiful and in my favourites ofcourse for when I'm out of mood. Thank you.

  • @mepihcgnuw
    @mepihcgnuw 12 років тому +2

    so freaking awesome....the wonders of nature never seem to seize...

  • @l3utterflyNems
    @l3utterflyNems 13 років тому +5

    1:17 Sooo cuuuuuteee! "Ima walkin' on air!"

  • @SquirrelFromGradLife
    @SquirrelFromGradLife 12 років тому +2

    they also train hawks and falcons with kites and lures up to several thousand feet.. very impressive to spectate..
    saw it once where a falcon was hovering above the kite and lure and the lure was remotely dropped and the falcon swooped down and caught the the lure in the air.. amazing

  • @AnneInCt
    @AnneInCt 13 років тому +1

    What a phenomenal film - thank you for sharing! What freedom!

  • @scarlettthefox
    @scarlettthefox 3 роки тому +1

    It must be nice for that bird to be able to take a break mid-flight! Those wings are no joke!

  • @tamekaj.harris9119
    @tamekaj.harris9119 12 років тому +1

    This is awesome! Amazing what people will think of next! If nothing else, I learned a new term "Parahawking". Thanks!

  • @TheDiscoglide
    @TheDiscoglide 10 років тому +5

    That's cool. I used to fly my hang gliders there years ago, and the hawks were born and raised flying alongside of us. Ravens too.

  • @RastaTheHutt
    @RastaTheHutt 11 років тому +2

    Absolutely incredible! Feeling a strong urge to start Hanggliging again.

  • @gilgriffith
    @gilgriffith 11 років тому +1

    Fantastic, thank you for the great video. I have flown my hang glider with eagles here in Oz and it is a wonderful feeling. Sometimes they find lift and save your arse, and other times they join you in your thermal like brothers. They'll also give your sail a rip if you intrude on their nesting territory.

  • @RicksTastyLicks
    @RicksTastyLicks 11 років тому +3

    What a gorgeous experience to post and share - thank you so much!

  • @davidleemetzgar
    @davidleemetzgar 13 років тому +1

    A true bird's eye view. And what a transformative and enlightening view it is! No wonder the dinosaurs traded the land for the sky... and so kind of their descendants to show us the way.

  • @WyomingAnne
    @WyomingAnne 12 років тому +1

    am part of an education program at the BBHC museum in Cody, Wyoming, and have learned to be a bird handler for our programs. I love just standing around with a bird on my glove. This is WAY cool!!!!

  • @OarsmanPower
    @OarsmanPower 9 років тому +1

    I never tire of watching this beautiful & amazing video.

  • @lineman55
    @lineman55 11 років тому +1

    That is truely the icing on the cake for our sport! Sharing the same elements together.
    Thankyou for sharing that.

  • @Eiger16
    @Eiger16 11 років тому +2

    So magical... Thank you for allowing us to experience such a splendid moment with you and you friend..:)

  • @richardtaylor8595
    @richardtaylor8595 2 роки тому +1

    This blows my mind! I do not know what else to say. Spectacular!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @hopepottenger8956
    @hopepottenger8956 Рік тому

    This is absolutely wonderful. Thank you for sharing your world with us. The music, the area and the falcons, too! What an existential journey for me. Love you, son, even though I don’t say it enough!

  • @Nighthawk-5
    @Nighthawk-5 Рік тому +1

    Do people still do this, 2009-2013 we're the best years on this planet. And I virtually missed it. It's 2022 now And no one does stuff like this anymore. This video is amazing to see. Today is Halloween, it's also my birthday, this video has made my day.

    • @sadgrlbex
      @sadgrlbex Місяць тому +1

      Yes they do I was just brought here by a YT short of a man in Brazil doing it but I thought this was a new thing.. I’d never heard of parahawking until now it looks like such a cool experience tho. 🤍

  • @StinVec
    @StinVec 12 років тому +2

    So freaking awesome. Just completely amazed and awed by the entire video. Thank you for this.

  • @djdavies83
    @djdavies83 11 років тому +1

    Yet again my friend Scotsoft29 send me a link to another great video, well done guys!
    This kinda looks like the airborne version of swimming with dolphins!

  • @darel6719
    @darel6719 11 років тому +1

    What a beautiful post. I would love to be able to do that. Sharing the skies with Gods graceful creatures. AWESOME!!

  • @PinkLederhosen
    @PinkLederhosen 12 років тому +3

    Thank you for sharing such an inspiring and pure experience with us!

  • @cynthiaannthomas
    @cynthiaannthomas 10 років тому +1

    Beautiful birds and beautiful photography. Thanks.

  • @JohanLebbing
    @JohanLebbing 11 років тому +1

    This is truly amazing, camerawork, the perfect fitting music.
    Unbelievable.........sò beautiful.
    Wish i was as free as a bird.

  • @sonomaphotos
    @sonomaphotos 12 років тому +1

    That is incredible. You can't get much closer to nature then this, you and your birds are beautiful. Sonoma Photos, Larry Flagg.

  • @Flyfever
    @Flyfever 12 років тому +1

    Brilliant video. Looks amazing. The Tandem Pilot at 1.31 looks more intrested in posing for the camera than the Bird of Prey!!!! Great video.

  • @huy211
    @huy211 12 років тому +1

    Being in touch with nature's greatest hunters. Now that's cool.

  • @NickJames61
    @NickJames61 12 років тому

    That was really a beautiful piece of film,thanks for the inspiration.!!!!!!!!!!

  • @jimmsherry3400
    @jimmsherry3400 11 років тому +1

    Awesome footages, I enjoyed it, thanks for sharing!

  • @kee7678
    @kee7678 Рік тому +1

    Nice job Phil, Dave and Kirk.

  • @crosswind76
    @crosswind76 12 років тому

    love the MUSIC too. great combo with flying hawk along your side :)

  • @abdullahyounas3194
    @abdullahyounas3194 4 роки тому +2

    The bond between a human and bird its amazing

  • @donnaogletree6810
    @donnaogletree6810 10 років тому +1

    Just Amazing! I'm at a lost of words!

  • @flyboywagner
    @flyboywagner 11 років тому +1

    Absolutely spell binding. Love it!

  • @kriloxta3000
    @kriloxta3000 9 років тому +1

    Love this I can't wait to do this

  • @violentflow
    @violentflow 13 років тому +1

    Phil, Kurt, Dave, that is awesome. Editing is great.

  • @yootoob1958
    @yootoob1958 11 років тому +1

    Wonderful video. The beautiful connection between humans and animals.

  • @OdeeOz
    @OdeeOz 13 років тому +1

    Absolutely amazing! Thanks for sharing!

  • @nextlifearotti
    @nextlifearotti 12 років тому +1

    that is absolute magic.... thank you so much for posting it

  • @dan110024
    @dan110024 12 років тому +3

    Amazing!! Haha... 1:17 where the bird can't quite make it :)

  • @Tinker1950
    @Tinker1950 11 років тому +1

    Isn't that absolutely fantastic.
    I really wish I could get started in this sport to fly quietly with the birds, the wind, the views and away from modern life down below.

  • @BlueRidgeDave
    @BlueRidgeDave 13 років тому +1

    Awesome.. cannot say it enough.. thanks for sharing this..

  • @jenniferorellana5900
    @jenniferorellana5900 Рік тому +1

    Oh yes I do wanted to go for my AA birthday... My first marriage my husband was a skilled falconer we had them and I helped make hoods , feed them ECT I always keep the blessed moments and let go of the bad memories . I have some photos of Michael and I e of his birds .They are the fastest ever ...and to hold one without a glove means the bird trust you .I have a photo of the Great Horned Owl I raised without ever being in a cage ...still want to go flying beside these amazing birds .

  • @RandyOnTheRadio
    @RandyOnTheRadio 10 років тому

    Very awestruck. Great video. Randy, TLC.

  • @r22accipiter
    @r22accipiter 12 років тому +1

    as a Harris' falconer and a helicopter pilot, I know the bird's love this!!!!!

  • @MagicBiscuitShow
    @MagicBiscuitShow 12 років тому +1

    INCREDIBLE!!! Nice animal-human spirit bond.
    I have a commercial pilot license ... but this looks as if it would be a whole 'nuther hoot.
    Nice videography, too. Cheers, from flat-land Florida

  • @d.l.1412
    @d.l.1412 Рік тому

    flying with the masters of flying...
    this is the peak of peaks.
    goosebumps. 🤩

  • @elainemarie9470
    @elainemarie9470 9 років тому +2

    Epic. Paragliding + falconry. Amazing!

  • @summysnow2
    @summysnow2 12 років тому

    That's so freakin cool.
    Wow. Adding that to my bucket list and I'm only like in my twenties. Hey its never to early to start.

  • @tubevip5
    @tubevip5 12 років тому +1

    wonderful to be in harmony with bird and sky.....
    I'm jealous.

  • @lynmcgrath14
    @lynmcgrath14 8 років тому

    Beautiful every time I I watch.

  • @OZRCFLYT
    @OZRCFLYT 9 років тому +2

    Fantastic! This is like the one I did with my dog
    I really miss him ...

    • @OZRCFLYT
      @OZRCFLYT 9 років тому

      No, seriously - a beautiful Video just spectacular and so special - amazing creatures - so majestic

  • @sapphireblue000
    @sapphireblue000 11 років тому

    no idea, its amazing and the music is so nice,

  • @GeorgiaLJenkins
    @GeorgiaLJenkins 10 років тому +1

    Great photography -- just looked at about a year after receiving!!!

  • @nesterhaus
    @nesterhaus 12 років тому

    Whats not to like! Very cool thanks for sharing!

  • @nancyjbird
    @nancyjbird 11 років тому +1

    This is absolutley wonderful.

  • @Greg_call
    @Greg_call 3 роки тому +1

    That is so awesome!!!!
    🦅

  • @Blahde
    @Blahde 10 років тому +1

    So impressed, that is Truly Amazing!!

  • @w15h0na5tar
    @w15h0na5tar 12 років тому

    This just made the top of my bucket list

  • @svesom
    @svesom 12 років тому +1

    What a nice Video!
    Very touching!

  • @patricsaari
    @patricsaari 13 років тому +1

    Absolutely love this!!!!!So very cool!!!

  • @surfdmountain
    @surfdmountain 12 років тому

    Looks like the cliffs above Blacks Beach in San Diego. I used to surf their all the time and see the paragliders. Super cool.

  • @kww117
    @kww117 12 років тому +1

    @marquisartistic1 This is in San Diego, CA at the Torrey Pines Gliderport. A beautiful place to go and just watch these guys float over the cliffs and the Pacific. I live in San Diego and need to go there more often since I take its beauty for granted!

  • @codith15
    @codith15 11 років тому +1

    thank you sir i believe that is what im looking for! you are loved dearly

  • @SpanishBreezeMusic
    @SpanishBreezeMusic 13 років тому +1

    It is really fantastic. well done!

  • @pucklizard77504
    @pucklizard77504 11 років тому

    I am amazed. They are beautiful!!!

  • @BenMearsFly
    @BenMearsFly 11 років тому

    Nice work Phil!

  • @Pitaski1
    @Pitaski1 10 років тому

    def on my bucket list!

  • @MalkheBehr
    @MalkheBehr 11 років тому

    So clearly creatures of the air and sky. Breath-taking.

  • @yoderjjy
    @yoderjjy 11 років тому

    That's really amazing! How fun that'd be.

  • @comptoncity2
    @comptoncity2 12 років тому

    The Coolest Video Ive Seen This Month so Far

  • @ryman1075
    @ryman1075 12 років тому

    That was awesome, loved it :)

  • @icceeQueen
    @icceeQueen 12 років тому

    Oh my this is incredible!

  • @TheDutchPetGuy
    @TheDutchPetGuy 12 років тому +1

    Great stuff. Wish I could do something like that. And since a got a Harris Hawk allready the only thing left for me to do is to start paragliding ;-). Looks more difficult than training a hawk...

  • @larrypollard9905
    @larrypollard9905 11 років тому +1

    Beautiful and peaceful! (:

  • @mikeitzenhuiser1192
    @mikeitzenhuiser1192 11 років тому

    Too Cool!!! Always wanted to try this!

  • @lookatreba
    @lookatreba 12 років тому

    this is absolutely beautiful.

  • @mikem7924
    @mikem7924 11 років тому +1

    Awesome vid. Thanks for sharing it. Gods creatures are amazing.

  • @The_Prosperous_Mind
    @The_Prosperous_Mind 12 років тому +1

    Woow! Fantastic! :) Really enjoyed watching it! Thank you! :)

  • @mailbperkins
    @mailbperkins 11 років тому +1

    wonderful clip, you cant beat paragliding and to do it with hawks/buzzards etc ... brill

  • @13orangecake
    @13orangecake 12 років тому +1

    oh my! just beautiful.

  • @hoboninjas
    @hoboninjas 12 років тому +1

    this reminds me of the movie, Fly Away Home, where a father and his daughter fly some small airplanes to guide a group of orphaned geese back south for winter.

  • @CatsbyG
    @CatsbyG 12 років тому

    I love it. I love it. I love it. Thank you.