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LoadsaMoney · 30 Aug 2006 at 13:25

I was hoping for a blonde with big boobies. *sigh*

Kol · 30 Aug 2006 at 14:33

FolkD said:
Not sure about the bird... defo get the decking treated with the appropriate protection for the winter though

Folk

That's in the next few days, weekend I believe! Cheers for the advice mate

This bit of decking is out of the way, but still needs treating, nontheless.

VaderDSL · 30 Aug 2006 at 14:35

Always get Sparrowhawks at my Dad's house, they like to pick off the young blue **** etc that feed on the berries and food we put out for them

Remember one time we watched a sparrowhawk catch and eat a sparrow on the fence at the end of the garden

was awesome to see it in action.

MNuTz · 30 Aug 2006 at 15:42

#Chri5# said:
Looks superb indeed. I'm hoping my Christmas present will be to spend a day at a falconary centre as I think birds of prey are amazing creatures

http://www.cheshirefalconry.com/

Get yourself here mate, i did one about a 6 weeks ago, it was amazing. Its also not that far from you.

In the morning you fly several different types of birds. Smaller ones first and then before lunch you will fly a huge eagle. Then lunch. Then you get to go hunting down at the local scout camp with two Harris Hawks. We didnt catch anything when we walked round but it was still great fun.

Id also suggest going mid-week, and a time when the temp is lower as the bigger birds really dont like the heat. We only flew the eagle once each due to it being a scorcher of a day.

http://www.cheshirefalconry.com/falconry/experience.htm

Tomsk · 30 Aug 2006 at 16:20

MNuTz said:
http://www.cheshirefalconry.com/

Another one that's nearby as well - http://www.gauntlet.info/

pcknight · 30 Aug 2006 at 16:35

Nice Sparrowhawk. Seen a couple in my garden over the years.

#Chri5# · 30 Aug 2006 at 16:47

MNuTz said:
http://www.cheshirefalconry.com/

Get yourself here mate, i did one about a 6 weeks ago, it was amazing. Its also not that far from you.

In the morning you fly several different types of birds. Smaller ones first and then before lunch you will fly a huge eagle. Then lunch. Then you get to go hunting down at the local scout camp with two Harris Hawks. We didnt catch anything when we walked round but it was still great fun.

Id also suggest going mid-week, and a time when the temp is lower as the bigger birds really dont like the heat. We only flew the eagle once each due to it being a scorcher of a day.

http://www.cheshirefalconry.com/falconry/experience.htm

Hey, thanks for the mini-review, excellent to hear from somebody who has done a day there :cool:

I know where Blakemere is and it's pretty handy to get to.

I have been to the Cotswolds Falconary Centre which does courses. I visited and saw the flying demonstration there back in June - they have an amazing selection of birds. The lady doing the demo was excellent.

Killerkebab · 30 Aug 2006 at 16:50

Whatever that bird is, he doesn't look too happy

mrgubby · 30 Aug 2006 at 17:00

VaderDSL said:
Always get Sparrowhawks at my Dad's house, they like to pick off the young blue **** etc that feed on the berries and food we put out for them

Remember one time we watched a sparrowhawk catch and eat a sparrow on the fence at the end of the garden was awesome to see it in action.

The one that visits us ignores the Blue **** & goes for the Doves

VaderDSL · 30 Aug 2006 at 17:01

That's simply the best photo I;ve seen in a long time mrgubby

cheers for sharing, absolutely love birds of prey, they are incredibly majestic

Kol · 30 Aug 2006 at 17:13

Excellent photo Mrgrubby! That is awesome.

mrgubby · 30 Aug 2006 at 18:23

Mikol said:
Excellent photo Mrgrubby! That is awesome.

VaderDSL said:
That's simply the best photo I;ve seen in a long time mrgubby cheers for sharing, absolutely love birds of prey, they are incredibly majestic

Thanks , makes me grin every time I look at it :cool:

webmonkeyuk · 30 Aug 2006 at 19:06

weve got one of those round our way i see it every few weeks, shame ours doesnt like pigeons/doves as theres a few here that could be done with killed

Bash · 30 Aug 2006 at 20:16

If you want any help then please just shout as I'm your local forum falconer.

Been doing it for around 25 years.

MNuTz · 30 Aug 2006 at 21:01

Bash said:
If you want any help then please just shout as I'm your local forum falconer.

Been doing it for around 25 years.

damn, i posted asking for advice after doing my BOP day and no one replied

Decided to get my house and spend a year studying and learning about the birds and then hopefully get myself a Harris Hawk towards Autumn next year!

Bash · 30 Aug 2006 at 21:39

MNuTz said:
damn, i posted asking for advice after doing my BOP day and no one replied

Decided to get my house and spend a year studying and learning about the birds and then hopefully get myself a Harris Hawk towards Autumn next year!

Sorry MNuTz didn't see it. If you need any help, I'll be more than happy to help. It would be a good idea to get yourself on a week course or find a mentor that lives near you before you get your first bird.

Get yourself over the International falconry forum. Full of helpful and knowledgable people. Might find someone near to you?

Heres the club that I'm in locally:- www.southerncountiesraptorclub.co.uk