bird of prey

[Toni_Dave_17 0]

Hey there.

 

i know next to nothing about hunting with a bird of prey.....or what type of bird is best for this job...

 

so i was wondering if you guys could post say a picture of your birds and tell me what game this type of bird hunts and obviously what type of bird it is...

 

if you could do this it would be much appreciated...

 

Thanks

 

Toni Dave

Edited July 14, 2006 by Toni_Dave_17

[SeanTheHawker 0]

rolf, the male harris

so far i have only flown him at rabbits, but would be capable of taking rabbit, pheasent and duck. can also catch birds like rooks and crows by ambushing.

few pics

 

 

[Guest DODDO]

 

same as sean but a couple of others mate

[muppet 0]

Hi mate check out my website for Harrises its got a few photo,s as well

http://harrishawking.mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/

Trust me you won,t go far wrong with a Harris male or female to start off with.

[Toni_Dave_17 0]

Thanks guys.

 

Shawn the hawker...loverly lookin bird mate

 

Same for you DODDO!

 

harrishawker ill have to have alook at yours another time mate, the computers on the funny again!

 

 

Is a harris like one of the best around for hunting or just the easiest to train?!

 

See i would love to have one of these birds but im WAY to inexperienced for one! laugh out loud!

Edited July 14, 2006 by Toni_Dave_17

[SeanTheHawker 0]

the harris is a bird for beginners and experts alike, there the ideal bird to start with, why i have one lol, but are a very good hunter too. very easy going unlike some. get a couple of seasons out with someone with alrdy a bird and you will then have enough experience to train and hunt one

[Fletcher 0]

Hi Mate

Sorry to be boring, it's another male Harris Hawk, he's taken mainly rabbits and the odd small bird.

I've never had a bad days hawking with him.

Edited July 15, 2006 by Fletcher

[Toni_Dave_17 0]

hes one fine looking bird!

 

is this the easiest bird to train or is this bird just favoured?

[Fletcher 0]

I couldn't say if the harris hawk is easiest to train, it's the bird that is this recommended as your first.

I chose a male harris because of quarry I wanted to hunt, it strong enough to take rabbits and the agility to take some birds.

At the moment its the only bird I want to fly.

[Toni_Dave_17 0]

so with hunting birds of prey, its mostly a preference of what bird you want.....?

[Fletcher 0]

No, I'd say it was the time you have to dedicate to the sport and the quarry you want to catch and the hunting land you have available.

[Toni_Dave_17 0]

oh right, fair point!

 

Does anyone have/ know of anyone that hunts with ANY bird of prey in the south wales area as id love to see them do their stuff!!

[Guest DODDO]

http://$%^&*&^%$£$%^&*(/index.php

 

hi mate there are a few lads on here if you are serious about learning and meeting up

[Fletcher 0]

Try here http://www.thewelshhawkingclub.com/ one of the best clubs in the UK.

Edited July 20, 2006 by Fletcher

[Toni_Dave_17 0]

Thanks lads!