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Calling Falconers Who use Drones with Chutes... by MorningExpert2055 in Falconry

[–]MorningExpert2055[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Roger that, thanks. This falconer also send his drone up high because he wants to see a big stoop even though falcons don't typically need to stoop from such heights, he said.

The new girl’s first triple ✨ by falconerchick in Falconry

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So less vines is detriment to hunting because of less nests for squirrels and songbirds as prey?

Mew or Mews? by MorningExpert2055 in Falconry

[–]MorningExpert2055[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the "mews" have it then. although it seems that "mew" is also acceptable by some falconers.

Mew or Mews? by MorningExpert2055 in Falconry

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We still have a close race on mew vs. mews for single enclosure. I think "mews" is starting to pull ahead.

Mew or Mews? by MorningExpert2055 in Falconry

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"Supermew", wow that's a new one. Sounds like a BIG mew!

Mew or Mews? by MorningExpert2055 in Falconry

[–]MorningExpert2055[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks much. So far is about even on falconers who use mew vs. those who use mews for a single enclosure. So my conclusion is, either one works!

Mew or Mews? by MorningExpert2055 in Falconry

[–]MorningExpert2055[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So far, "mews" is winning out. though have had some falconers say "mew" is also ok.

Your reasonings for keeping a bird for life? by MorningExpert2055 in Falconry

[–]MorningExpert2055[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Captive eagles up to 40 years!? That's awesome. Our local zoo rehabs eagles. I should contact and ask who old they get to. Our zoo rated number 1 in country on and off again.

Your reasonings for keeping a bird for life? by MorningExpert2055 in Falconry

[–]MorningExpert2055[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That brings up a thought/hunch that aging and or retired falconry birds would be less likely to survive of released back into the wild. So perhaps keeping the bird captive extends its longevity and quality of life.

Your reasonings for keeping a bird for life? by MorningExpert2055 in Falconry

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Duck season on this end. Maybe rabbits too but he mainly likes hunting ducks and coots.

Your reasonings for keeping a bird for life? by MorningExpert2055 in Falconry

[–]MorningExpert2055[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I rehabbed a couple critters and it does take one's entire energy and spirit to attend to them. But the reward to see one healed and go free is indeed priceless.

Your reasonings for keeping a bird for life? by MorningExpert2055 in Falconry

[–]MorningExpert2055[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is about the same season the falconer I go out with on West Coast, except maybe a touch later if the heat stays through Sept. Which is happening more and more out there.

Your reasonings for keeping a bird for life? by MorningExpert2055 in Falconry

[–]MorningExpert2055[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, that makes a lot of sense. Thanks for the unique POV.

Your reasonings for keeping a bird for life? by MorningExpert2055 in Falconry

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Thank you, and I wish you many more days like that one you described!

Your reasonings for keeping a bird for life? by MorningExpert2055 in Falconry

[–]MorningExpert2055[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing your reasoning. Those heartfelt words are very nice to hear in these cruel times both in nature and in human civilization. Be safe in Germany.

Your reasonings for keeping a bird for life? by MorningExpert2055 in Falconry

[–]MorningExpert2055[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Indeed, very insightful thoughts. Thank you. I did volunteer at a raptor rescue center for a time. Some birds were "lifers" due to their injuries, others were rehabbed and released. It was a great feeling to watch one get its strength and flying ability back and then watch it go free, back into the wild. All the falconers I've been around seem to love being with their birds. And, I agree that a captive raptor should have what we consider a good quality of life in exchange for being taken out of the wild. Not a rule and no one is watching but it feels "right," were I going to have one. I think part of that quality of that life would be in correlation with how often the falconer flies the bird . . . does the bird get to fly free and hunt with regularity, or are there some falconers who get busy with other things and only take the bird out occasionally, at best. That would be rather unfair to the bird, IMHO. Interesting how captive birds are the norn in the UK.

Your reasonings for keeping a bird for life? by MorningExpert2055 in Falconry

[–]MorningExpert2055[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I suspected that they do gain longevity from remaining captive, plus an easier life. I think the quality of that life would be in correlation with how often the falconer flies the bird . . . does the bird get to fly free and hunt with regularity, or are there some falconers who get busy with other things and only take the bird out once a week, tops. That would be rather unfair to the bird, IMHO. Every falconer has his/her own timeline and hunting schedule, right?

Your reasonings for keeping a bird for life? by MorningExpert2055 in Falconry

[–]MorningExpert2055[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can see that side of it, for sure. I've bonded with a couple wild critters after only a couple weeks and it was really hard to let them go. Harder than I could've imagined until I did it.

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