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Excellent Paul.
Never held one of been close to one. Been to many shows but not that close. They have always fascinated me, even when I read the book of Barry Hind, Kes.. truly great, The film was never as good though..
Never held one of been close to one. Been to many shows but not that close. They have always fascinated me, even when I read the book of Barry Hind, Kes.. truly great, The film was never as good though..
Excellent Paul.
Never held one of been close to one. Been to many shows but not that close. They have always fascinated me, even when I read the book of Barry Hind, Kes.. truly great, The film was never as good though..
You are always welcome to come in and have a look and hold if you're ever passing. Alternatively you could make a trip down and have a Hawk Walk in the summer. Its my sons business and I'll ensure proper mates rates.
Another thing he's got me doing is his web site but I'd much rather be turning pens. What do you thing? its a work in progress. www.mendip-falconry.co.uk
Nice Ed. Lanners are nice to fly. We've only had this one for about 3 months so he's in training at the moment along with the 2 Harris's in the Mews. They're only 20 weeks old. We have another Harris that we rescued from someone who just kept it tied up in a shed and threw it a bit of food once a day. I have a friend who breeds Gyr falcons for the Arabs and my son has his eye on one of those... but only if the price comes down a lot... a big lot. The cheapest he sells one for is £19,000 and all he can produce is already sold.
I suppose if you stuffed one inside the other then into the third, it might be enough for 2.
Seriously though well done with the mews and good luck with the rest of them. They are stunning creatures and it's always nice to see photos of them when you don't come in contact all that often.
Peter
Seriously though well done with the mews and good luck with the rest of them. They are stunning creatures and it's always nice to see photos of them when you don't come in contact all that often.
Peter
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Paul,
Very new to me I have only heard of the Royal Mews in the past. Watched many documentaries covering the keeping traditions, disciplines of Falconry, hunting Birds of prey.
They seem pretty solitary, require rather intensive bonding etc.
Thank you for your interesting pics and stories and wish you son well with his obsession I believe you have done him proud in every way. His Xmas Greetings on his worthy site I also reciprocate extend to you and families.
Kind regards Peter.
Very new to me I have only heard of the Royal Mews in the past. Watched many documentaries covering the keeping traditions, disciplines of Falconry, hunting Birds of prey.
They seem pretty solitary, require rather intensive bonding etc.
Thank you for your interesting pics and stories and wish you son well with his obsession I believe you have done him proud in every way. His Xmas Greetings on his worthy site I also reciprocate extend to you and families.
Kind regards Peter.
Fascinating subject beautiful pics, great website Would love to visit sometimes it sure looks spectacular.
I used to know a gamekeeper who was involved in something similar, spent a lot of time watching.
Many years ago now looking back, nice memories.
He had a massive American Eagle Owl which simply mesmerised me.
I used to know a gamekeeper who was involved in something similar, spent a lot of time watching.
Many years ago now looking back, nice memories.
He had a massive American Eagle Owl which simply mesmerised me.
I know nothing about birds of prey (clearly) but you look like you`ve made a great job of the mews Paul.
The web site looks good to :up:
The web site looks good to :up:
Speechless! George is a particularly handsome fellow, isn't he? I haven't forgotten about him on a pen - just snowed under with commission work at the mo ...
It is a great sport Grump and you would be very welcome to come and visit. I had an eagle owl until earlier this year until a young vet gave it too much anaesthetic and killed it. I could have killed him.
Thanks David, no problem, whenever you get around to it.
I know nothing about birds of prey (clearly) but you look like you`ve made a great job of the mews Paul.
The web site looks good to :up:
Thanks Doug.
Thanks for sharing this Paul, i am always interested in learning about such birds, i recall seeing the film Kes when it was first screened many years ago .. The mews look good and here is wishing your Son all the best in his business ...
Thank you Jim, it is very interesting and very rewarding when such birds come back to you and even cuddle into you. George thinks he's a parrot and sits on my shoulder.
Nice work on the mews Paul.
Fascinating creatures
Fascinating creatures
Paul,
Very new to me I have only heard of the Royal Mews in the past. Watched many documentaries covering the keeping traditions, disciplines of Falconry, hunting Birds of prey.
They seem pretty solitary, require rather intensive bonding etc.
Thank you for your interesting pics and stories and wish you son well with his obsession I believe you have done him proud in every way. His Xmas Greetings on his worthy site I also reciprocate extend to you and families.
Kind regards Peter.
Thank you Peter,
I believe that there are very strict rules in Australia and you are not allowed to keep birds of prey at all. In America you can keep one when you have done a course and more when you become a master falconer but in the UK you can keep as many as you want regardless of if you can keep them alive or not and you don't have to have done any courses whatsoever. I am a great advocate of the American way which would meet the birds requirements first.
Happy Christmas to you and your family too... in fact HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO EVERYONE IN AUS.