This blog is intended to cover different aspects of falconry, birds, and the animals that affect my life.
Monday, November 30, 2009
The Undiscovered Country
One of the odd jobs that I have assigned myself, now that cooler temps are here, is to build a bridge. I need a way to cross this thin barrier between me and the prime squirrel habitat across the way. This is what I find right out my back yard and I need to explore.
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.
2 comments:
"The undiscovered country from whose bourn no traveler returns"?
Best to avoid that and use a canoe!
;)
Patrick
Yes, but I can see the squirrels on the other side I just need a way to cross.
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