American Kestrel Training

Second day on the creance, first day with the gopro. This is unedited to show all the little mistakes that I make and the challenges that come with falconry

[@coffeehugger]

It's so unusual for any person especially a falconer, to show the process as it unfolds. Takes a lot of courage and I just love this video. Most people will only put out the finished bird or edit out challenges. That way of doing a video doesn't teach or educate anyone. Thanks for showing the 'how' not just the 'what'.

[@michaellindner5437]

Nice video! Do you keep this guy in a small sized mews (6x6x6)? If so, I bet he has lots of room! Due to him being a small bird, can he catch much of anything but a mouse? Also, did you go to Virginia Tech?

[@AlexanderBukh]

Thanks! Twas great.

[@larrymarkham6985]

How much does a pair of these cost ? Would love to learn how to train them.

[@Alice_Titi]

Ему нравится дальний угол ворот 😅 Моя птица делает что то похожее.

[@skyking6989]

What size diameter do you use for your creance?

[@airgunningcolorado78]

don't stake your creance down. let it drag or hold it. this way it's not a sudden jerk. just trapped my kestrel today!

[@muntasirdaigel3978]

Er hat keine Hunger

[@archie_gale7480]

nice vid

[@mikes_reef_tank]

what are you feeding it???

[@katytiger4120]

Haggard?

[@aliugur3802]

how can I contact with you

[@thomasthanos9947]

It appears his weight is high. The male kestrel is tiny and must be weighed often. I don't recommend placing his food on the ground in front of you. A female can catch birds that are larger than she herself. I recommend trying a first year female next season. good luck

[@milesmcneill4305]

Where do you get one?

[@producedbyAntonio]

Trap it

[@j_stach]

You need another gym badge haha

[@waynekieft4952]

The birds weight needs dropping, if a bird don't come first time pull him in,this bird is getting rewarded for flying away,he,s clearly not sharp enough, and you still don't pull him in

[@emilianoragosa8495]

Wayne Kieft please add me on Facebook Emiliano Ragosa

[@waynekieft4952]

Emiliano Ragosa if it's advice you seek and I can be of help, you can send me your email address and I will help you. I don't use facebook

[@emilianoragosa8495]

Wayne Kieft [e-mail]