Harris' Hawk blog: Time

Saturday, October 3, 2009

Time

The first peregrines on the east coast have already been trapped so we won't be the first. We set up or site this morning, getting it all ready.

Things will be quiet around here, as we attempt to trap peregrines and merlins. It will be exciting and I'll post pictures as soon as I get back.

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Who Are the Birds

Tess and Gonzo are both 5 year old Harris' Hawks.

I've had Gonzo since he was a young hawk and he came to me from Dave Mancini. He is a great bird who has been car hawked at different birds, flown from trees at squirrel and rabbit, and flown from a T-perch. He is a wonderfully efficient hunter that hunts in the 650 gram range.

Tess came to me by way of Wes Collins breeding project. She is a direct descendant of the Coulsins' famous White wing. I just acquired her for the 2008-09 hunting season. Her previous owner flew her extensively from the car at starlings, geese, and crows. She has been great at squirrels and has a ridiculously calm disposition. She flies between 900 - 950 grams.