Spent to many years fannying about with birds of prey, Always found i either had the money and not the time or the time and not the money, Flown accipiter's, Long wings, Buteo`s and parabuteo`s. To get a bird truly fit requires a level of commitment most are not capable of giving, consequently there birds never reach their true potential, Some people do achieve it and a bird in prime condition is a sight to behold. Chucking something over a hedge on a Saturday morning to catch an unsuspecting pheasant or rabbit just does not do it for me,