Harris' Hawk blog: Natural Cure

Monday, January 11, 2010

Natural Cure

I have read about vineyards and farms putting up owl boxes to encourage owls to move in and help control the vermin population. This community is using the same concept to help with squirrel control. While I would tell them to hire a falconer - they are going to try to encourage wild hawks to take up residence and put a dent in the ground squirrel population.

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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.