Falconry

[droid_ca]

Are there any falconers on here as I'm taking on another hobby since my parrot passed away have a bit more time to work with a bird and thought I'd give a go at falconry...Just thought this place as good as any to see who else is doing the sport of kings I'm looking at getting a Harris hawk probably a female here is a picture of one

So now it looks like I'm going to have to find a place yet again for a bird cage in my trailer.. I'm sure I can figure something out...my house hasn't been the same since the passing of my little buddy and another bird will be good for my dogs plus there goes more training fo us to do in the great out doors

[mcspin50]

I'm not a falconer, but that's a beautiful bird. Love the colors and markings. How large is that breed when it's full grown?

[droid_ca]

I'm not a falconer, but that's a beautiful bird. Love the colors and markings. How large is that breed when it's full grown?

Individual Harris Hawks range in length from 46 to 76 cm (18 to 30 in) and generally have a wingspan of about 1.1 m (3.6 ft)[4] They exhibit sexual dimorphism with the females being larger by about 35%. In the United States, the average weight for males is about 710 g (25 oz), while the female average is 1,020 g (36 oz)

this quote was taken from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harris's_Hawk

I think they are lovely as well there are even some falconers who do it from para-gliders I just think that the new addition might be good to assist with all the other outdoorsy things I've been doing and hey if it can catch dinner all the better..could make camping a little more entertaining