gwill09 2 Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 hi everyone, a mate of mine lost his harris just before christmas, anyway a few days ago a guy phoned him and said hed found his bird upa conifer in his back garden, we went round and sure enough it was there!! just wondered if any one has any tips on getting her down? weve tried pulling a dead rat on a creance in front of her, swinging a chick on a lure, putting a pigeon down for her but nothing seems to be working, were pretty confident shes not going anywhere as shes started building a nest in the conifer, so please if any one has any ideas or suggestions im all ears, cheers people Quote Link to post
mick1212 389 Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 hi everyone, a mate of mine lost his harris just before christmas, anyway a few days ago a guy phoned him and said hed found his bird upa conifer in his back garden, we went round and sure enough it was there!! just wondered if any one has any tips on getting her down? weve tried pulling a dead rat on a creance in front of her, swinging a chick on a lure, putting a pigeon down for her but nothing seems to be working, were pretty confident shes not going anywhere as shes started building a nest in the conifer, so please if any one has any ideas or suggestions im all ears, cheers people make or buy a bal chatri but keep an eye on it you dont want to trap anything else try an get there first light more chance of being hungry Quote Link to post
gwill09 2 Posted March 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 yea mate ive been ther the last 5 mornings early doors but she doesnt seem to want anything from the floor, but when she sees a pigeon etc fly by shes off after them?! Quote Link to post
ozzieowl 53 Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 get another harris bow it down in the garden then throw some fod for the harris on the bow just to see if it comes down also if you send your email i will send you a picture of a trap that you can make in 20 minutes as long as youve got some 50pound fishing line. cheers john. Quote Link to post
gwill09 2 Posted March 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 but if i bow my harris out under the tree were shes been nesting, isnt there a chance that she might kill mine? and yea mate a pic would be awsome, and yea ive got loads of line, my email is iangwilliam@live.co.uk cheers mate Quote Link to post
ozzieowl 53 Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 here you go mate get a piece of ply tie 60 loops like hangmans staple apeice of astra turf to board then staple the loops to the board making sure you put 3 staples in each loop then put 3 chicks between the loops bobs your uncle by the way make sure you dont leave it keep an eye on it and when you go take it with you. Quote Link to post
jonnygray 139 Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 great pics of the trap but would check out cos im not a 100% but think you have to apply to defra for a licence to trap any bird of prey wether its yours or not. not having a go but check it out as you never know whos been looking at the topics! good luck with your bird if your not having any luck you could always put the other harrisbowed out but iside a large dog crate being fed chances are she will come down for a look any way. yis jonny Quote Link to post
ozzieowl 53 Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 great pics of the trap but would check out cos im not a 100% but think you have to apply to defra for a licence to trap any bird of prey wether its yours or not. not having a go but check it out as you never know whos been looking at the topics! good luck with your bird if your not having any luck you could always put the other harrisbowed out but iside a large dog crate being fed chances are she will come down for a look any way. yis jonny jonny no time to apply he needs to catch it asap time to apply for licenses takes too long as you well know,cheers john. Quote Link to post
jonnygray 139 Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 great pics of the trap but would check out cos im not a 100% but think you have to apply to defra for a licence to trap any bird of prey wether its yours or not. not having a go but check it out as you never know whos been looking at the topics! good luck with your bird if your not having any luck you could always put the other harrisbowed out but iside a large dog crate being fed chances are she will come down for a look any way. yis jonny jonny no time to apply he needs to catch it asap time to apply for licenses takes too long as you well know,cheers john. i know maye im just pointing out its a public forum and you might need to if your trapping it if yopu know what i mean! again best of luck. if it was legal by far the best way would be a bow trap with a live pigeon or rabbit in it as it would be irresistable to her but its not so thats out of the question obviously! jonny Quote Link to post
ozzieowl 53 Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 great pics of the trap but would check out cos im not a 100% but think you have to apply to defra for a licence to trap any bird of prey wether its yours or not. not having a go but check it out as you never know whos been looking at the topics! good luck with your bird if your not having any luck you could always put the other harrisbowed out but iside a large dog crate being fed chances are she will come down for a look any way. yis jonny jonny no time to apply he needs to catch it asap time to apply for licenses takes too long as you well know,cheers john. i know maye im just pointing out its a public forum and you might need to if your trapping it if yopu know what i mean! again best of luck. if it was legal by far the best way would be a bow trap with a live pigeon or rabbit in it as it would be irresistable to her but its not so thats out of the question obviously! jonny another harris hawk is the best bet,and i dont think it will be nest building,if its in the same place all the time,i rigged up a landing net pole with a cord threw it and climbed a tree looped it round the jesses and caught it,my mates very good at catching them with is bal chantri.jonny you might know him,milton phil. Quote Link to post
Latheaxe 1 Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 Is this the one in Eccles???? Quote Link to post
jonnygray 139 Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 Don't think I know him mate. I don't think its building either they like to get into conifers out the way of corvids so maybe just found a nice warm spot to chill out. I reckon the males the best way to go to but its a risk if she gonna snot it first go. Is she entered and is she wearing Jesses and is she at fat weight? Big step ladder and a red lamp during night could be a good call if she's settled there just reach in and pick her out. Where about is she? Location wise I mean? Quote Link to post
ozzieowl 53 Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 i dont know where its lost just trying to give a bit of help,he must be out trying to catch it,cheers john. Quote Link to post
gwill09 2 Posted March 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 cheers for all the replys people, and yea its in eccles, she must be making a nest as weve seen her snapping branches off and flying them back to the conifer!!?? cheers for the pics mate ill get one rigged up, and if that doesnt work looks like im climbing the tree!! :11:, so me putting my male out is another option but theres a chance she could kill him!? dont like the sounds of that much!! Quote Link to post
dean 11 Posted March 31, 2011 Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 cheers for all the replys people, and yea its in eccles, she must be making a nest as weve seen her snapping branches off and flying them back to the conifer!!?? cheers for the pics mate ill get one rigged up, and if that doesnt work looks like im climbing the tree!! :11:, so me putting my male out is another option but theres a chance she could kill him!? dont like the sounds of that much!! why would you think she will kill your male you would be there to deal with it shouldnt be a problem Quote Link to post
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