Elchapo 3,106 Posted December 20, 2020 Report Share Posted December 20, 2020 2 hours ago, Moorman 1 said: Had to take advantage of the weather although we still got soaked in the end. She had a good workout and put another six in the bag, with some outstanding flights showing her determination and fitness. #38 Doing her proud mate 1 Quote Link to post
Moorman 1 1,322 Posted December 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2020 12 minutes ago, Elchapo said: Doing her proud mate Thanks I just get her out when I can and give her the opportunity she does the rest. 1 Quote Link to post
Moorman 1 1,322 Posted December 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2020 Slipped out for a cheeky Christmas Day Rooster #39 7 1 Quote Link to post
foxdropper 17,092 Posted December 25, 2020 Report Share Posted December 25, 2020 You’ve a good un there mate for sure .Loving your posts . Quote Link to post
Moorman 1 1,322 Posted December 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2020 19 hours ago, foxdropper said: You’ve a good un there mate for sure .Loving your posts . Thanks mate, I thought it was getting a bit same old, if you know what I mean. Quote Link to post
foxdropper 17,092 Posted December 26, 2020 Report Share Posted December 26, 2020 No mate far from it .There’s plenty owning BOP but not many doing anything with them . Quote Link to post
forest of dean redneck 11,190 Posted December 26, 2020 Report Share Posted December 26, 2020 3 hours ago, Moorman 1 said: Thanks mate, I thought it was getting a bit same old, if you know what I mean. Not at all likes of me who not got the space time or patience to own one , but interested or like look of the birds of prey it’s interesting something about looking into a gos or sparrow hawks eyes is hypnotic 1 Quote Link to post
iworkwhippets 12,247 Posted December 26, 2020 Report Share Posted December 26, 2020 keep em coming matey, crackin bird im enjoying your posts Quote Link to post
Moorman 1 1,322 Posted December 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2020 (edited) 11 hours ago, foxdropper said: No mate far from it .There’s plenty owning BOP but not many doing anything with them . Thank you. I know what you mean we used to call them Robin Hood falconers. Got all the gear but never fly them,lol. If I didn't use it I wouldn't keep it. 9 hours ago, forest of dean redneck said: Not at all likes of me who not got the space time or patience to own one , but interested or like look of the birds of prey it’s interesting something about looking into a gos or sparrow hawks eyes is hypnotic Thanks mate. Definitely have a certain look in their eyes. 9 hours ago, iworkwhippets said: keep em coming matey, crackin bird im enjoying your posts Thats good to know, thanks. Edited December 26, 2020 by Moorman 1 Quote Link to post
low plains drifter 9,463 Posted December 26, 2020 Report Share Posted December 26, 2020 On 25/12/2020 at 12:58, Moorman 1 said: Slipped out for a cheeky Christmas Day Rooster #39 You'll not go hungry with her mate, she looks the business I had a half day at a falconry place, I was disappointed that they didn't have any goshawks, the falconer reckoned they weren't worth the extra effort they needed over the Harris hawks, and said the red Tails were the ones to go for if looking for a more powerful bird for hare, I've always been impressed with what I've seen of the goshawks look like very determined hunters 1 Quote Link to post
Moorman 1 1,322 Posted December 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2020 4 hours ago, W. Katchum said: Keep posts coming mate, seems lot folk are enjoying them Thanks and I will do. 48 minutes ago, low plains drifter said: You'll not go hungry with her mate, she looks the business I had a half day at a falconry place, I was disappointed that they didn't have any goshawks, the falconer reckoned they weren't worth the extra effort they needed over the Harris hawks, and said the red Tails were the ones to go for if looking for a more powerful bird for hare, I've always been impressed with what I've seen of the goshawks look like very determined hunters That's why they were known as the kitchen hawk. I have flown several Redtails and Harris's. They are all worthy species in their own right. Redtails take a huge amount of effort to get them fit, they can be great birds, but they are buzzards and can be lazy. You don't get the mid air binds that you get with the Goshawks, their ability and flight style is one of a kind. If a goshawk is motivated and entered correctly, with their unique flight style there is no other hawk to match them. 4 Quote Link to post
Moorman 1 1,322 Posted December 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2020 A cracking flight today must have been around 300yds or so.#40 (Excuse the crappy pics) 5 Quote Link to post
foxdropper 17,092 Posted December 28, 2020 Report Share Posted December 28, 2020 Brilliant mate .300 yards Quote Link to post
Moorman 1 1,322 Posted December 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2020 6 hours ago, foxdropper said: Brilliant mate .300 yards It was a decent distance. Just been out in galeforce winds. Put up 6 hares all in the wrong position with the high winds for a fair slip. Had some decent flying in the wind which made for a tidy workout. Mixed it up with calling to the fist and lure for her rations. So made the most of the crappy weather conditions as per usual this season! Quote Link to post
Gypsydog94 4,329 Posted December 28, 2020 Report Share Posted December 28, 2020 3 hours ago, Moorman 1 said: It was a decent distance. Just been out in galeforce winds. Put up 6 hares all in the wrong position with the high winds for a fair slip. Had some decent flying in the wind which made for a tidy workout. Mixed it up with calling to the fist and lure for her rations. So made the most of the crappy weather conditions as per usual this season! Looking good! Out of interest when ferreting with birds do you slip whilst the rabbits bolted? Does the bird ever go for the ferret? Might be a stupid question Quote Link to post
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.