Duke the Lanner Falcon - First Steps to First Flight

[@PJBovio]

Just LOOK at that darling, cuddly baby toddling around on feet bigger than he is!!! I want to start hugging and cuddling! And he's so loving!!! It's wonderful to watch him climb and perch onto laps, and to play with that ball of yarn, just like a human baby would! And Duke grew up to be so BEAUTIFUL!!! Falcons are my favorite birds. I'm so envious watching your hands-on care! I'd sell my eye teeth for such an opportunity (LOL)!!

[@RM-vw3ov]

Awe. When his little eyeballs rolled up in his head and he dozed off on the glove that melted me completely.

[@ShiloAllard063]

He’s an adorable and fluffy baby.

[@terryisaac8195]

Duke's first strutting walk at the beginning was priceless and his turning his back to the camera and splicing was wonderful political commentary!!! Thanks!!!

[@darinclark1853]

Your birds and you are beautiful... Thank you for sharing them with us especially Fable...

[@wasabiginger6993]

truly amazing to get to see the development from all gangly feet legs .... into such a powerfully focused force of nature!

[@hazelwood-wi9sk]

Absolutely amazing! Had it not been for C-19 and trawling through Utube to find something to watch, I would never have known about your beautiful birds. Thank you for posting these videos and I look forward to watching many more.

[@cpearson7372]

I am incredibly proud, moved and happy for you, your partner, and family of birds. Thank you very much for providing us this look into Falconry. For educating us on proper techniques, showing us your birds, and offering a glimpse into your daily lives. I can't wait to show my 3 daughters this channel and these fantastic videos :)

[@fullercrowley]

Oh my God, thank you so much for this. What an experience to follow along! Something of a mystical experience for me. Deep gratitude to you and your charges.

[@harrietlyall1991]

Gerard.Manley Hopkins’ famous poem “The Windhover” presents an idealised and remote depiction of a falcon, but this video presents a more endearing and sympathetic picture. It takes us inside his world as he literally finds his feet as a wobbly, vulnerable chick and gradually learns how to be a fully fledged falcon. Love your beautiful garden btw!

[@Kcali111]

Soooooooooooooooooo cute The filming and music was perfect. Trippy moves they make when learning about their wings. Thank you for sharing this awesomeness.

[@Newton14alan]

Krystle Cague -- I noticed that as well. Appropriate funky music as Duke is developing, and then, later, "Inspirational" music when he begins to fly. Well done!

[@GlobalistJuice]

Such commitment and dedication to your little Duke. Hard work and effort return the privilege to experience his (and other Falcons) life so very up-close and personal. Thank you for sharing Duke's video story.

[@mickemike2148]

To go from a helpless, ungainly ball of fluff to a ravenous predator in a mere three months is amazing. Happy hunting Duke!

[@paulcooper8818]

Music: "Horny Old Man" Daniel Pemberton "Orb of Dreamers" Daniel Pemberton "Through Clouds" Daniel Pemberton

[@Anna-oo3yf]

Thanks

[@istzxca]

props on the music -- wonderful!

[@someone-mh1bo]

I never knew that I needed this in my life.

[@marshalbaek5580]

This is a priceless journey to witness. Thank you so much for making this video.

[@petertuffley7475]

Wonderful to see the transformation from the ball of fluff at the beginning to the handsome bird taking flight for the first time! I watched this immediately after watching your "Introducing Duke" video, showing the gorgeousness of his fully developed plumage, which highlighted for me how much more development he still had to go through after his first flight. Thank you!

[@lyndao7356]

Wonderful site and the music is great. Just right for flying. Big hug & regards to Fable.

[@Fadedecho1]

Omg I have seen it all. These little ones kill me. So fluffy and white. Looking like little ostriches. Oh so sweet. And that pooper shooter they have 🤣🤣.. wow what a transformation. The colors are stunning. Beautiful bird. Tysm for sharing this. Very interesting. Darn huge feet. Talons. ❤

[@aviendha1154]

I love how birds go from adorably ugly, helpless little fluff balls, so some of the most majestic creatures out there. Except for kiwis, they look better as babies, all fuzzy and cute, because their so developed (that's the point of the massive egss) they grow into shy fat awkward creatures. Lol

[@username-fx8pe]

I’d say it’s the second best puberty, after butterflies and moths

[@parisinthe30sx]

"Fat shy awkward creatures" I felt that.

[@Retep4565]

I didn't know that people from New Zealand hatched from massive eggs.

[@BestOfAnimalss]

Cutenesses doesn’t guarantee Survival. Nature doesn’t give a fuck if you’re cute.

[@_sinisterglance_3386]

Completely breath taking. You have a gift that is very special and the way you go about making sure you thoroughly explain every aspect on your videos is awsome. Thank you

[@b2bbbbb]

that's one of a happy healthy bird, so pleasant to watch it!

[@phasm42]

Sometimes I gotta come back and replay this video, too cute, and great choice of music 😁

[@setphaser]

wow, what a rewarding couple of months!

[@tmd6625]

Top 3: #1 Balancing on 1 leg was impressive. #2 Falling asleep so adorable. #3 Projectile poop! (Just like a silkie chick) Bravo Duke!!

[@jyoung7888]

Loved the music....it matched perfectly.

[@poisonapple6138]

What a personality! Watching him in the bath especially cracked me up. You did good with him.

[@DadBodDrumming]

The difference between 21 days and 42 days is amazing! In just 3 weeks it went from half its feathers and barely able to walk to flying.

[@AurOURaHealingLights]

Thank you for an amazing video documentary. Birds of prey and falcons in particular are the most beautiful, striking animal. I have rescued and raised a 3 or 4 day old pigeon and I know, not nearly the same. :-) but I can relate to the growing process and to some of the training because I did actually so a bit of training with him. Pigeons are incredibly smart. Your video brings it all back to me and really makes me want to learn to be a falconer. To see them go from little fledglings into strong, self sufficient, gorgeous creatures, flying free .... I so admire what you do and the dedication involved in training.

[@justcoz377]

Tina Christyna Holland It's very satisfying thing that you rescued anyone and watch he/she growing day by day and one day he is able to fly without any help

[@44Paulbowman]

Tina Christyna Holland pidgins are smart? I never heard that before

[@happyhermit2022]

I'm sure your wonderful birds are secretly very thankful for you...great video 🤗

[@janinehenschel4988]

Its cool that you can have them in your home and have them come to you, he seems like you could pet him more since you brought him up from a baby, which he reminds me of one of those dogs where their paws are so BIG when they are puppies, his feet are so big for him as a baby lol, It looks like when he closes his eyes, its from the bottom up and not from the lid down like a human, does he also have 2 different eyelids to protect him from dust or dirt? I really like him, and his coloring too, it was such a joy to watch him grow up thanks

[@chateaupig826]

Handsome bird raised with care and patience

[@lyciamessersmith5348]

Amazing! Thank you for making this video. It's a great delight to watch. I see why the love for this craft exists!

[@paulfreeman4900]

Thank you so much for your videos, they have helped me to get through some very difficult times.

[@therealhellkitty5388]

Talk about getting out over your skis! Duke is wonderful!

[@kraftyiam]

my first look at a Lanner Falcon...simply beautiful...I noted the blue coloring... wow

[@ukaszkipigroch4451]

Fantastic ... fell in love with falconry ... long and exciting journey ahead ... Best wishes for all

[@djinn201]

That was so awesome seeing Dukes growth thanks for sharing it😍😍

[@phasm42]

Here for my several-times-a-week rewatch. I adore this video ❤

[@jimmcdonald9244]

What a beautiful bird!

[@linafalvo699]

Omg so precious. I recently rescued 3 baby falcons and wow what an experience. I had to bring them to our local SPCA because I couldn’t get to the next. Just adorable…….

[@christiemcarthur3519]

oh my gosh! So Adorable!! Their feet are huge

[@janellelynch998]

Oh My this is just cuteness overload 😇😄

[@jungensook]

Thank you for sharing your birds with us! I've been learning alot. Plus, with your videos and knowlwdge of falconry, it's peaked an interest in birds of prey!!!

[@instantcoffee7989]

Damn you, I wasn't expecting an LBP nostalgia punch in the gut with those songs.

[@markrumfola9833]

Young lady this is a great Video. They do learn from you. Awesome place you have.

[@Faceplant-hl5yn]

Beautiful, an old craft still alive today

[@m.yaqoobkhan7868]

The great king of flying. Very sensitive way of growing this most beautiful FALCON amazing performer 🌹❤♥️💚💗💛💙💜🧡

[@katiekane5247]

Mastering those huge feet & wings in such a short time! I hear owls in my rural N. Georgia USA neighborhood right now. Have found some cool pellets to dissect, apparently there's lots of good bunny prey around. Appreciate your care for these sky masters, have you ever had a bird not return to you? Do they get the urge to breed?

[@ladyfalcon4208]

How stinking adorable!!! I love birds of prey ❤️🐦

[@anesthetized7053]

the feeding videos where he is looping back really hit me in a weird way and i got pretty emotional with the way he was performing. the fact that those instincts could be brought to fruition through the aid of a human is very impressive and beautiful in a way.

[@timparker7062]

He really had to grow into those BIG feet! He is a Gr8! looking adult bird. Thanks for sharing him!

[@timparker7062]

Thanks for highlighting my comment- assuming you did! Your videos are really good! It's funny how some people work so hard to get 50,000 subscribers. You are ABOVE that, and waltzed to over a hundred thou! Bless You!

[@tglore]

Duke is a bad ass. You are an amazing person!

[@JohnnyRFrias]

Im a bird watcher. Thank you for Art, work and preservation of birds of prey.🦅

[@jfseaman1]

Well done. Duke and all.

[@cccalifornia7206]

You certainly have a wonderful gift with all types of birds of prey!!! So beautiful to Watch you raise and train and love these birds!!! 💖💖💖🤗👏😉😄

[@Anna-oo3yf]

Great video and love the music from around 5 :30.. what is the track?

[@Arieskie]

Beautiful. Classy. Thank you.

[@tammyjantzen9004]

What a cutie and such an impressive video. Love your stuff!

[@MsDrientje]

They grow up so fast!

[@hollygolightly8048]

Beautiful blue feet and beak!

[@jennifers4528]

I've often wondered how training a bird of prey worked. Im sure theres much more to it but thanks for sharing a little insight to it. 💜 beautiful bird!

[@TomSawyerEaglePro]

Wonderful video on a sport that's thousands of years old💙

[@sheilabarron5532]

Is Duke at adult age now So Cool how in just a little time how Duke grew. God Bless Love and Peace to You

[@phasm42]

Follow-up: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f52oi3ionZx6opY

[@abba3629]

You are an excellent Conservationist. 👍👏

[@andreagentile3222]

In your opinion, what is the best falcon for a beginner? I know Harris Hawks are probably the easiest to train, and I was recommended to start with one of them. But what if I wanted to start with a long-winged falcon and not with a hawk? Thanks!

[@markrumfola9833]

You have to enjoy what you do. Hes Fantastic

[@markmoore4088]

Gorgeous little falcon! I'm thinking about getting one.

[@timmylumsden8060]

What a beautiful video

[@Harkness78]

Is crazy you can train a bird that can fly thousands of feet in the air and miles in range to come back home every time.

[@masculinedevil9344]

Love the little big planet music.

[@tzuamourshihtzu9871]

Thoes big old feet are getting you into all kinds of trouble my beautiful friend 😂

[@rachelsauser3754]

Little buddy is so cute!

[@cassiablack1094]

What a precious baby dinosaur.

[@chrislork240]

...awesome video. Educational.

[@mf5375]

The cutest little wobble baby

[@gwenloughman3775]

It's like watching a person get drunk in reverse - this little fella is sobering up!

[@jacquelineross7598]

Just wonderful

[@dianeocel1656]

Thank you!

[@williamrobinson7435]

Lanner Falcon! I'm not familiar with this bird. I noticed how the stages of development in action /cognition coincide with the appearance of new plumage. The music works BRILLIANTLY on this excellent film. Thanks so much for this! 🌟🎶👍

[@MeMakeSparks]

6 year old video? I guess I have a lot of catching up to do 😊 Have I just found a raptor that I love more than the Peregrine? 🤔🤔

[@altomar718]

Lost my Pere/Saker to a wild Peregrine strike last year and have just reserved a Lannerete - ready in two weeks. Having watched your great film - Cant wait to get him going and flying loose on the cliffs of North Devon.

[@wingsandwildlands]

+Chris Wileman good luck Chris. Lannerets are my favourite bird to fly. The have hearts of gold :)

[@katiekane5247]

@@wingsandwildlands have you ever lost a bird doing free flights? I can only imagine the stress of it. Old words come to me "if you love something, let it free. If it comes back, it's yours, if it doesn't, it never was yours". Spectacular video, such care & effort!

[@retrovideoquest]

Love the last piece in the soundtrack ("80 days old and onward" / 7:40). Chill but with a hint of mystery/enigma, oddly suitable for falconry :)

[@K80tik]

My love for all raptops

[@pimcramer2569]

Hard to believe those flying skills are written in his genes

[@astrosmurfgirl]

He is a beautiful bird

[@phasm42]

0:20 muh boots are too big 😅

[@randykline5137]

Way cool how do I get one? I also raised two baby pigeons from hatchlings to release. They still come to visit. Me are Bonnie and Clyde.

[@TheLaughingDove]

I just love how they go from bony muppet to real bird x3

[@phasm42]

Back again for the adorbs 😍

[@lovensnugs2385]

I love these videos...you are amazing. What are those green watering bowls? Where do you get them from? I have several feeders and have such a variety of local birds. Within the past few months I've been trying to get them to notice that I offer them fresh water. The blue bowl i have does not seem to be working. It's shallow enough, but your green bowls look like have a bit a larger concave type shallow bowl, which your birds seem to enjoy. I would like to find amd try something like your green bowls. 😊

[@ZodiacSam]

Great video.

[@blodynbach]

Enchanting!

[@michelinelaurin9589]

Groovy music epic characters

[@Kcali111]

Truth

[@ReeceRedman]

Its from little big planet

[@r4ts311]

@@ReeceRedman AH i knew it sounded so familiar!

[@terrypursley6567]

Amazing

[@jaredwren9304]

Anyone trying to understand what dinosaurs were like need look no further. Marvelous birds.

[@phasm42]

New parents: my baby can't even hold its head up at two months, and this badass is flying and catching lures midair 😁

[@itsmorgyntime]

I cannot get over how big and awkward his feet are when he's a baby

[@agirly1503]

Poor fuzz dumpling!😚❤

[@oldsagerat]

What a delightful video ! I'm planning to take an eyas prairie falcon this summer. I'm in the US. Did Duke fuss much when you attached his anklets ? I'm at a disadvantage as I don't have a teen age young lady to help. They do the best job with eyases ! Again, well done !

[@wingsandwildlands]

+oldsagerat thank you :) he didn't fuss at all. Was busy staring out of the window while I popped them on. Played with them for a couple of minutes and then ignored them.