CarolM
Well-Known Member
They are both very beautiful birds.@Tom, I must say- for an apprentice and someone with very little experience (keep in mind I just read this thread from the beginning- when I "started" you were new to falconry- now you have some years under your belt)- you have done a very good job of portraying the sport, and come to some of the same conclusions that I have over the years. The biggest is realizing that falconry is a lifestyle choice. If you have read my few posts on here, by now you know we have 6 birds of prey at home (we also have 30ish herps). Our lives revolve around these guys all year long. If your are up for it- I do have a recommendation for your future seasons. A cast of Harris hawks has been amazing. My wife and I have had them for two seasons. When I started falconry back in 2008 I never thought I would become a Harris hawker. After two seasons with these birds I regret not doing it sooner. You (and everyone reading this thread) have come to witness the awesomeness that is watching a hawk hunt. So now imagine doing it with more than one bird at the same time. Watching these two birds hunt together has been some of the most fun I have had in falconry. Don't get me wrong- any bird you get you will have tons of fun, but this HH cast has been so cool. Ill have to find some photos and start a new thread.
-Wade
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This is Hiccup, he is apparently very interested in what ever my wife is doing.
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This is Toothless.