HARRIS HAWK WOODY A VERSATILE HUNTER

[@loughx]

Reality hawking at its best, really brings out the time and effort you put in. Also like the way you bring Woody into the house to chill out with dogs and family. Look forward to these videos every Friday night they are full of gems for new and experienced falconers alike.

[@freebirdofreason1994]

I do really appreciate comments like this, thank you for the encouragement. I’m pleased you enjoyed the video and are watching. Have a great weekend.👍

[@juliealmond9546]

Lovely to watch as always. I was very excited to have free flown mine today, late but first time this season. Powys Wales.

[@freebirdofreason1994]

Thank you, congratulations on your free flight, that is a special feeling for sure, good luck I hope the rest if your season goes well. Please let me know occasionally how your hawk is doing. Thank you for watching.

[@britishgal1808-Sue]

Hi Pete, another excellent video. That was crazy Beau had that woodcock in his mouth and it was still alive!! I was shocked when it flew away lol. Very sportsmanlike to let the rabbit go. Nice to see Woody soaring around, so very cool :)

[@freebirdofreason1994]

That Woodcock played dead, quite amazing to see it, they are difficult to get near too so a rare sight. Thank you Sue, have a great day 😊

[@creaturefleshmasks]

Amazing to see woody soaring, my female HH hasn’t mastered that skill yet, although she did take her first ever hare last week that was around 3.2kg! She’s never even caught a rabbit so I was surprised to say the Least. Great video, inspiring as always.

[@freebirdofreason1994]

That is great taking a Hare, well done, they are a prize for sure, Glad you enjoyed the video, good luck with your HH .have a good evening.👍

[@PaulaHawk99]

Such a beautiful, brilliant Woody hawk! Thank you. ❤

[@freebirdofreason1994]

Thank you Paula, very pleased you enjoyed watching Woody do his thing.

[@MrRWBREWER]

Now that's falconry....that's what it's all about.....team work at it's best. You wouldn't want any more than that.

[@freebirdofreason1994]

Thank you for watching and this encouragement, always appreciated. Take care have a great weekend 👍

[@martingoulding2183]

Another great film pal, love to watch your team at it. Thank you

[@freebirdofreason1994]

Thank you,appreciate your comment.👍

[@davemarshall2830]

Great video Pete I was amazed how beau caught that woodcock That’s not a easy task Great day out and awesome falconry And sportsmen like to let that rabbit live another day My hat goes out to you

[@freebirdofreason1994]

Yes the Woodcock was amazing, after watching it back I see that it played dead, once put down then it flew off. As you say not east picking one of those up , thank you for saying. Have a great weekend cheers.

[@kilakila992kilakila2]

Fantastic falconry, credit to woody for learning how to use the wind to his advantage. You sir must take 110% credit for training him so well. Very well done Pete for forming you all in to a super team.

[@freebirdofreason1994]

Very much appreciate the encouragement, I think the team is really working, very pleasing. Thank you.

[@leggy6234]

Hi Pete, well impressed with the sporting attitude towards the rabbit, even though you are hunting, it's not just about killing, another great video, regards.

[@freebirdofreason1994]

I agree, as long as the hawk has his fill and hunts well, iv totally stopped counting. Thank you great comment, have a great weekend.

[@saengtae_zoomin]

감동적이 영상입니다.👍

[@freebirdofreason1994]

Thank you.

[@joelmontgomery4496]

Living the Dream M8👍 Keep it up💪

[@freebirdofreason1994]

Thanks yes can’t beat it.👍

[@oldschoolhawking8191]

Amazing video Pete, maybe the best one ever!🏆

[@freebirdofreason1994]

Thank you Mike, that’s a honour coming from you, cheers 🍻 OSH .

[@carlhilliard677]

What a great team.top drawer

[@freebirdofreason1994]

Thank you appreciate the comments 👍

[@mrkus-nc7od]

Reading the comments, many gave praise to woody 😊 A Harris Hawk Tercel on the Large size 650 gr ? But no body said a word about your G W ? I will she seems like she knows exactly what you want her to do - A Harris and G W the most versatile team possible 😊 Austringer s Greetings

[@freebirdofreason1994]

That’s very thoughtful thank you, Woody is flying at between 1lb 8 1/2 and 1lb 9 and increasing, about 700 plus grams I think. Beau is a lovely member of the team and will just get better. Appreciate the comment thank you,, Austringers return greetings

[@mrkus-nc7od]

@@freebirdofreason1994 Thank you for the reply - , Falconry is a Art 🎨 the basics of Falconry are the same , but from the Basic it goes in different styles ,some might vary little ,and some are unique - . At this point , time to tell you I like your style - and your Pupils are a reflection of you , watching your Team and you work together is a pleasure and like you said will only get better as Hawk and Dog get more in tune . Just a little about me , so you know my praise does not come from nothing, . 1978 - failed Falconers test in Bavaria - test given by Josef Hiebler - 13 years old, know it all 🤔 and to young , that's why I failed my test . Me and Hiebler laughed about that 10 years later,when he came for a visit to Castle Gutenberg , I was working there as Falconer,for one Flight season. Hiebler brought Mr Hollingshead from Britain with him , since my English &German was fluent I dit the translation s for some interesting conversations . Claus Fenceloff was the Boss and yes I picked up a few things from him , but it was Lothar Askani I learned the most from , especially with the Eagles training and Tricks 😉, Returning to Canada , I got to know Frank Beebe very well and picked up more knowledge,and a letter ✉️ ( resume)from Frank about my Skills as Falconer ,was not easy to convince Frank to do so , 😂. I have not practiced Falconry for some time now , but thinking of Getting seasonal Work with a Falconry , now close to 60 - it would make a nice retirement job - ? 🤔 Bird abatement in a Orchard, and maybe some versatile Pointer training. Long comment 😂 to long - I be watching you from my Perch on Vancouver Island . All The best ,and safe Flights .

[@freebirdofreason1994]

@@mrkus-nc7od wow that’s incredible, certainly not to long a comment, I do enjoy hearing from other falconers. Sounds like you have had a interesting life so far. You must have a wealth of knowledge and certainly crossed paths with some well known falconers, I have several books written be Mr Hollingsworth I’m very encouraged by your comments . I wish you well and really hope you end up with your dreams in falconry. Thank you again Top and lovely encouragement, please let me know how you get on with the next step in your falconry career. Pete.

[@mrkus-nc7od]

@@freebirdofreason1994 10 Am Saturday morning,rain 🌧️ 4 cel. Texting with a Falconer made this morning Coffee not so boring. Thank you and yes I have to subscribe 😊 . I let you know when I go on Passage and we're this haggard will Perch up I need to Find the right place - "" Royal Canadian Falconry "' I was hoping on for the coming season, the owners owners seem to be nice humans , and the Raptors I seen on tube look Nr 1 in condition. You like I might know ? There are want to be Falconers and Pet keepers that put themselves or $ first - it gives a bad image to Falconry and the rest of the""Real""🤔 Falconer s . Anyway I hope to meet the owners in person,to see if they have a use for me 😊in the Spring time , it's a long way from Vancouver island to Ontario. . In case you check out Royal Canadian Falconry have a look at Hilde s Face looking forward meeting her , 😊 Have you ever Flown your Harris to a pole lure ? Could you get him to wait on in a Field ? Using a pole lure , your Tercel seem to like it up there 🤔 have a good day , fellow Falconer ,and I text again when I have something worth while to say .😊

[@johnroberts3485]

Really enjoyed your vid and the ethic over the rabbit,not so keen on the background music though,would rather hear what you hear

[@freebirdofreason1994]

Thanks I'm glad you enjoyed it.yes know what you mean I just enjoy editing this way. Thanks for commenting 👍

[@kopite495]

Another great video mate, any sign off that deck coming through ? I’ve had 10 days off now waiting for a new transmitter to come, it’s killing me !!

[@freebirdofreason1994]

I can imagine what that is like, hopefully your transmitter will arrive soon. No deck has come through, hopefully during the moult. Thanks for watching I’m glad you enjoyed the video.👍

[@kilakila992kilakila2]

How many sticcks do you get through in a season😂. I think qualpex would make a good long lasting beating stick.

[@freebirdofreason1994]

😂 Iv left a few here and there, this one is my favourite, iv got others just in case. I’ll check out qualpex.

[@anthonyhackett1569]

Is that little black dog a patterdale?

[@freebirdofreason1994]

Yes 👍

[@BootsMacD]

Is a Harris Hawk a better pet for Falconry than a sparrow hawk? Thanks. Great video.

[@freebirdofreason1994]

A Harris for feeding a family as in falconry. Sparrowhawk for sporting flights.

[@BootsMacD]

@@freebirdofreason1994 Thank you. Always had a big interest in them.

[@freebirdofreason1994]

@@BootsMacD I may fly a Sparrow hawk next season. Thanks for commenting, good luck.

[@BootsMacD]

@@freebirdofreason1994 Great, best of luck for the New Year

[@freebirdofreason1994]

@@BootsMacD Happy new year.

[@cubsotics2940]

What size is your mews and aviary

[@freebirdofreason1994]

4x8 foot mews 4x8 foot aviary

[@cubsotics2940]

@@freebirdofreason1994 cheers pal