Bonelli's Eagle - Pole Lure Training with The Colonel

The Colonel - Male Bonelli's Eagle, parent reared in his fifth season.
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This video shows two pole lure sessions, the lure is used once or twice per week maximum in between hunting sessions. The wind on these sessions was between 40 to 60mph. I'm constantly observing his flight style and analysing his condition and determination to see what areas need tweaking to keep his confidence levels high. It's a great tool for footing practise, teaching speed of turn so he doesn't anticipate his preys movement, allowing him to reach his full potential and fly as if wild.
This combined with the Bull-X remote lure machine and hunting most days keeps his kill transfers good and aggression is taken out on the lure, his fitness levels are high and body condition at a level 5 barrel chested. This allows me to feed high calorie food and give good crops most days.
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Nigel

[@ramsayward6582]

Brilliant. Great control of the lure. Eagle looks very fit. Well done.

[@hawkinsfalconry]

Thanks for your comment

[@donkenny1666]

Awesome 👍

[@altaeealsker9296]

Don't stop posting more we are waiting for you my friend

[@hawkinsfalconry]

Thanks

[@joseartola4517]

More and more We all wait for your videos

[@elijahglasser1421]

Very cool eagles

[@psi.squared9448]

Falconry really seems like the pursuit of excellence when you do it Sir!

[@hawkinsfalconry]

Many thanks. You get out what you put in. The pleasure of watching an Eagle living a life like his wild cousins is unbelievable. He’s flying over 100 miles most weeks. Regards Nigel

[@psi.squared9448]

@@hawkinsfalconry that’s very impressive. Unfortunately not many falconers have this level of commitment and attention to detail. You are a great source of inspiration! Cheers!

[@hawkinsfalconry]

Yes totally agree. If they don’t have sufficient time to dedicate then they shouldn’t be doing it. The simple question I always ask people that imprison their birds is: What would you want to do if you were the bird… ? Thank you Nigel

[@jasongarratt3959]

I have been privileged to have been on a experience with Nigel and his birds and it was amazing, have me a real appreciation for the commitment he has and the opportunity to witness the eagle and his Harris hawk working cheers 👍

[@hawkinsfalconry]

Much appreciated Jason thanks. Glad you enjoyed your time in the field with us. Regards Nigel

[@tyresesp9696]

Glad youre back and posting again mate.

[@hawkinsfalconry]

Had a season off to recharge and enjoy the flights instead of getting stressed trying to video them all. I might start videoing again next season thanks.

[@tuckernielson1]

That is absolutely amazing!

[@hawkinsfalconry]

Glad you enjoyed it thanks

[@jodiyj8175]

Nice

[@hawkinsfalconry]

Thanks

[@steveshawks115]

Where you bin Nige - that eagle is fitter than a lot of peoples falcons 😂

[@hawkinsfalconry]

Just been enjoying my time in the field with the birds. No camera, no distractions just the dog, birds and me 👍 Might start filming again next season…

[@steveshawks115]

@@hawkinsfalconry To be fair that’s the way it should be….Cameras add a whole other level of distraction.

[@aristocraticinformation2870]

❤subha Allah great beautiful

[@williampinchers]

How is the boy doing are you still hunting him as you haven’t posted for awhile. Regards William

[@hawkinsfalconry]

Had a couple of seasons break from video to just enjoy being out in the field on our own. I'll be out in a few weeks with video in hand... Thanks Nigel

[@williampinchers]

@@hawkinsfalconrythanks Nigel love your vids all the very best for the 2024 season. I’ll be out with my two falcons and next year an African hawk eagle

[@hawkinsfalconry]

@@williampinchers Nice one thanks. Good luck on your flying season. Regards Nigel

[@alihusnain7253]

Can you tell me bonelli female is a good hunter? Relative to male? I am gonna train female age is 13months…i am waiting your reply…please replaying me… when tou see my comment… My hard work should not be wasted on this female cause of if female is not a good hunter…

[@alihusnain7253]

And i am telling she was also train on the whistling calling…