The best part? The falcon can simply fly away, that's it, thank you, Shawn and adios. Thus, their relationship is a tribute to affection and respect, one for the other. Very sweet and powerful.
@thementhologist53486 жыл бұрын
yup not slavery or force but mutual respect. this should be how u treat every single thing.
@AD-wi9ou5 жыл бұрын
Christopher Springmann if it’s not hungry and it’s not trained well it will fly away
@davoodehajiraj5 жыл бұрын
Christopher Springmann Ur comment is the best to describe this beautiful life of the guy
@anthonymyers64852 жыл бұрын
@@thementhologist5348 Nah let’s go back to Slavery
@AdnantaTadewa2 жыл бұрын
When do you know u need to let it go?
@hamcheese50437 жыл бұрын
This man is truly amazing he did not even have the right materials at first to do falconing but he pulled through and now he is living the life he wants thank you for making these types of videos I enjoy everyone of them
@NatGeo7 жыл бұрын
We're so glad you enjoyed, thanks for watching!
@SportsNetwork11227 жыл бұрын
u r right
@markrigsby21076 жыл бұрын
Ham Cheese His people said his people do Not do this.
@rivalsoul98534 жыл бұрын
@@markrigsby2107 what??????
@janeE0114 жыл бұрын
@@rivalsoul9853 he meant to say that Shawn's neighborhood guys used to tell him the country,birds,rural life wasn't meant for "them",meaning urban dudes,blacks. Shawn said f**k that and went and did what he wanted. Bless!
@swede52094 жыл бұрын
My father was a falconer in the late 60’s before passing away at age 32. We always Prairie Falcons and Kestrels. I remember getting to feed the chicks beef heart dipped in egg yoke. My uncle had a Merlin one summer We lived in a tiny town in northwest Nebraska. This video brought back some great memories. Thank you.
@Ludrsis3 жыл бұрын
R.I.P
@APersonOnYouTubeX3 жыл бұрын
How he died
@swede52093 жыл бұрын
Leukemia
@Iodestarr Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing swede. Have you thought about becoming a falconer yourself?
@Drawson6632 ай бұрын
That’s a priceless series of shared moments and memories. Very sweet, thank you for sharing
@allisonwilliams37147 жыл бұрын
Thank you for highlighting the life of this extraordinary man. I have always loved raptors and wanted to work with them. God bless him for having the courage to follow his heart and what nature was calling him to do!
@administrativeprofessionalsllc5 жыл бұрын
💚
@cyndifoore77437 жыл бұрын
I've always been interested in the relationship between people and their falcons, I wish this was an hour long.
@Broadfieldpoint7 жыл бұрын
Shawn...This is an incredible story. I am a falconer in Washington and I also was raised in Calif in a small town. At the age of 12-13, I was also scrutinized for being different. Tremendous story. All the best to you.
@xman691007 жыл бұрын
Sometimes teachers supposed to be the ones that encourage you but they're the ones that bring you down but he didn't listen thank God
@Linkophere6 жыл бұрын
Theo Nero the teacher was only trying to guide him down a path they knew they would surely be successful in. That's thier job and I praise the teacher for Doing it
@markfloors69886 жыл бұрын
Linkophere that's total BS, you should be taught to go after your dreams, and his wasn't even that high
@chasedadolla24796 жыл бұрын
Theo Nero he found his own path nobody can tell you what it is he just felt it and stuck with now he's here
@taysfpv76466 жыл бұрын
grade school teachers are absolute cancer
@doodyhanks16 жыл бұрын
@@Linkophere Some teachers are the most evil people.
@greengreen71887 жыл бұрын
"Falconry" not a sport, not an art, its a way of life. a man with a great purpose=)
@johnh.watson50877 жыл бұрын
cool dude. I kinda envy his lifestyle and perspective on life
@ben85097 жыл бұрын
As a fellow falconer, hats off to you brother! The lifestyle is truly an amazing journey!
@starrhawke3 жыл бұрын
What an absolutely amazing relationship. Such a beautiful soul. I love this. Such an awesome gift to be able to be apart of nature. To get away from the chaos' of everyday life and be out there. Thank you for sharing that with us.
@sunsolstar4 жыл бұрын
Wow...inspiring to see a human being and a wild animal working together
@joshuashearer37812 жыл бұрын
I was left speechless, emotional and in awe when the video ended. These are the special things in life that some people never have the opportunity to know exists. The story reassured me to believe in my dreams and know that anything is possible! Thank you!
@goktugblack2 жыл бұрын
The love for these kings of the sky is truly universal.
@jackieharris28544 жыл бұрын
Most beautiful Relationship I really like that you’re not trying to take, just have a good relationship with a wild animal.
@tizzanash6 жыл бұрын
Wow I've met you! It was at a Flight Festa in Japan! I'm totally in love with these big magnificent birds and love what you do.
@jinlim65753 жыл бұрын
cia confirmed.
@cosudu30025 жыл бұрын
Shawn has a wonderful attitude. He is someone that make you want to befriend.
@rwv3n Жыл бұрын
simply beautiful. we should all apply this outlook to anything in life: everything eventually leaves us at some point, don't hold back and hold on, let go.
@davoodehajiraj5 жыл бұрын
Any one of us who knows this birds behaviour and nature , love to have one . I personally salute them when I see with all they wildness how sensitive & responsible they raise they chicks
@dasthewitchboy4 жыл бұрын
This was. In every sense of the word. Profound.
@lsnow38923 ай бұрын
By God, I couldn’t have picked a better introductory video on falconing. This guy is the truth.
@kristine69967 жыл бұрын
I live in the largest European region of birds of prey in France. Each time I watch them hovering in the sky it takes my breath away and I feel blessed and very rich...
@TheMainManBD7 жыл бұрын
Sir thank you for loving birds. You're a great inspiration to many.
@yujinchoi5285 жыл бұрын
It is very inspirational story btw a wild animal and a person who supported wild life of their own. Beautiful and soar like falcon.
@YoungOil77 жыл бұрын
Love this video and the falconer! Keep doing what you love my man!
@Mkayexplores7 жыл бұрын
That was simply beautiful man. Came up from knowing nothing about falconry to an expert who advances his knowledge.
@NguyetNguyen-tm9in4 жыл бұрын
You are so admirable for what you're doing: living the life you want, caring about wild animals, and especially helping others to see the beauty of nature instead of falling into the traps of social evils like crime and drugs.
@firelord46622 жыл бұрын
If I had his financial opportunity I would love to do things like this and travel the world
@Prendey6 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Just wish it was longer and more in detail about Shawn and his birds. As an owner of parrots I can tell you that it takes a ton of dedication to have a relationship with a parrot. I can't imagine the dedication necessary with a raptor.
@truenorthtrout3 жыл бұрын
My daughter loves watching you with birds. Very cool.
@cheongyei5 жыл бұрын
Very cool. So many folks don't live their dreams. A toast to those who do!!
@naybobdenod7 жыл бұрын
I take my hat off to you sir. Sincerely JF ( UK )
@SLACKLINEDUDE6 жыл бұрын
OMG jfk is still alive
@christinedewitt83465 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful video and message. Thank you for sharing your glorious lifestyle! Wishing you every success with your birds and those you inspire!
@steelersgirl30632 жыл бұрын
Wow what an amazing story!!! I got emotional!! I live in the desert too and see a lot of these beautiful birds flying all the time!!
@falcosalmo36135 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Went duck hawking with Shawn in Utah back in 1998. Flying a hybrid peregrine X prairie and a juvenile prairie over ponds. Was great fun and achievement. Falconry in the USA is blessed with great territories and game to make falconers birds ultimate hunters. Great memories. Time flies.
@bourbonlover27136 жыл бұрын
From one Master Falconer to another Master Falconer....great job. One on one, a partnership with our trusted charge.
@PUNKinDRUBLIC727 ай бұрын
Well that was the best thing I've seen for a while!
@TheFurriestOne7 жыл бұрын
That's mighty cool, dude has his head on straight! Respectable dedication!
@wackojim2 ай бұрын
Shawn is a remarkable person. 👍👍👏👏 God bless him 🙏
@MrNferguson247 жыл бұрын
Shawn Hayes really is an amazing man and it's great to see him getting some recognition. BTW, he has his own KZbin channel with a couple of cool videos.
@davidheywood40826 жыл бұрын
This guy is awesome.
@nathanielmiller83137 жыл бұрын
Wow, this video is beautiful.
@zar62683 жыл бұрын
Who else got the chills from watching this?
@AX7razor6 жыл бұрын
This guy is awesome, nothing but RESPECT!
@matsfreedom7 жыл бұрын
"...that's the peak, other than catching a Prairie Chicken". I know exactly what you mean! Nice video, Shawn. Falconry chose me when I was 11 years old and I've been at it now for 47 years. Nothing else like it.
@samhiatt4 жыл бұрын
This inspires me. I need inspiration like this right now. Thank you.
@aliakber2k106 жыл бұрын
That bird don't care what color I am. 💔
@cornemouton27406 жыл бұрын
Always need to make it a race issue.
@terrencehead62136 жыл бұрын
@@cornemouton2740 The bird don't care, but people like you always do!
@markjoseph24235 жыл бұрын
Of cours . They are color blind
@deddth5 жыл бұрын
Corne Mouton And idiots like you always have to point that out.
@MarcDaniels75 жыл бұрын
@@cornemouton2740 Exactly. Racism is literally on life support getting it’s last source of sustenance from the media that brainwashes society into thinking it is “the penultimate issue of our day”.
@BearPapa495 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video . I always as a kid watched animal videos . I am 54 and I like birds of prey. I’ve gone to museums just to look at raptors . I may just put some time into looking into it . I have the time to do this .
@ThereIsNoGodOnlyUs6 жыл бұрын
I love that they used a Builders And The Butchers song for this. Just happens to be one of my favorites from the band.
@HAWK_Ben_G6 жыл бұрын
Major Kudos to Mr. +Shawn Hayes Thank You +National Geographic for sharing!
@echojulietanievas61696 жыл бұрын
Much respect to this guy.... Partnership is the key word.
@cawakening7 жыл бұрын
I came across a place in Washington that trains birds of prey and makes the regalia for falconry for customers all over the world and it is neat not just to see the birds but to see the bond between species and as a parrot and just general bird enthusiast I respect this guys path in life
@lilblkewe Жыл бұрын
I'd like to visit this place. Do you remember the name?
@cawakening Жыл бұрын
@@lilblkewe I do not it was years ago but it was in Yelm, WA. I also found it interesting that they said the majority of customers buying their falconry merchandise were from the Middle East. We allow for falconry in Washington as a form of hunting I've never seen it done but I would have thought that other states do it too and it was pretty shocking to hear that other countries do it more than we do.
@carlosrueda53864 жыл бұрын
He won the game of life
@clichebeats55177 жыл бұрын
Watching this did good things to the heart
@glennhynes52634 жыл бұрын
Beautiful Prairie Falcon and a beautiful story.
@jlotrujillo3 жыл бұрын
Awesome people doing awesome things, again!! Love this stuff
@jdubya87627 ай бұрын
Great humble human
@williamwallace22784 жыл бұрын
Cool dude. Appears extremely contented with life
@shadow29472 жыл бұрын
This dude is awesome and his hawk is beautiful
@davidseals3526 жыл бұрын
I too would read books and not understand what to do. Finally I met a falconer who taught me more in the first month than books had taught me in five years. I started out with a Red-tail as well. It’s probably the best bird to start with. I no longer practice the way of life required by a falconer. I’m so happy you stayed with it. If you ever come to San Diego I’d love to go into the field with you.
@Urban2222 Жыл бұрын
You’re blessed having that bird as pet ❤
@bearheart20097 жыл бұрын
Wow, this is so cool. I'd never thought about how unique this kind of relationship is with an animal.
@NatGeo7 жыл бұрын
We love sharing inspiring stories from all around the world.
@babbar1234 жыл бұрын
You Sir are living the life. Amazing way to appreciate nature.
@Southwesternism8 ай бұрын
I came here looking for a random clip of a falcon and left with a newfound interest and respect for falconry
@bercl Жыл бұрын
we need more of him
@deannakoa36 жыл бұрын
I'm proud of you bro .....now this what I wanna see !😍
@angelorosario84176 жыл бұрын
Nice to see somebody find and live their passion! Feed your passion! Btw, I heard Shawn is a Rodeo Clown in the rodeo circuit season! The brotha sure has enough drama & adventure in his life! Good for him! I did enjoy this video, Thanks National Geographic!
@ahnnahayes90226 жыл бұрын
It brings Happy 😊 😢 to my eyes to watch these videos. That's my brother living-breathing His Passion. Just like Mom taught us all! I remember going to the train yard with him & sweeping up bird feed that spilled from the tankers to feed his birds. Something so simple means a lot to me cuz that's my Bro! I love you for that & staying True to You! Be Blessed!
@Ridikuluzt4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Very encouraging! Don’t ever let anyone tell you what you should do in life! Follow your dreams! Those that encourage and support your dreams are the ones you should be thankful for!
@yianchahdebanyas50836 жыл бұрын
Dude. This is absolutely AMAZING. I LOVE THIS ....
@jvstinr60337 жыл бұрын
My boy looking like booker t though
@Jet818ify7 жыл бұрын
Jvstin R i thought so too lmao
@MacStoker7 жыл бұрын
he does mixed with lenny henry
@Noodlepony7 жыл бұрын
Jvstin R nah he looks more like King BOOKAH!
@giggityeffyou7 жыл бұрын
Lmao I was about to comment that he looks like Booker T but figured I should check the comments first
@SenderBudYerGood6 жыл бұрын
"Can you dig it, sucka?" lol
@peterjenkins12445 жыл бұрын
What a fantastic show ,cracking bloke ,,,good skills ! 🇬🇧👍
@JustMe-013 жыл бұрын
What a fascinating story! thanks for sharing
@btaylor21922 жыл бұрын
Such a wholesome fella
@cncarrowsmiths1040 Жыл бұрын
Excellent story. My compliments to you and your mom for getting out there!
@khalidhasan59386 жыл бұрын
This inspiring video brings hope and bridges like-minded people of all backgrounds! I love it!
@JohnSmith-yz7uw6 жыл бұрын
This was superb! Awesome is not a big enough word.
@louf83146 ай бұрын
Beautiful video. Thanks for sharing❤
@wyattwinston8924 Жыл бұрын
Keep going strong. Loved this
@jeremyedwards59507 жыл бұрын
Absolutely amazing. makes me want to take up another hobby. keep up the awesome work. peace, Jeremy
@abrahamjaramillo51365 жыл бұрын
Jeremy Edwards by by
@deankrakauer70466 жыл бұрын
Love you Shawn, miss you guys. We had some lively times
@Ratt6117 жыл бұрын
Pretty cool, wish more city people learned to enjoy the outdoors.
@KBurchfiel5 жыл бұрын
Great story and a great film, thank you!
@sylpascale76736 жыл бұрын
I loved it, great video, Shawn is amazing
@Bobpaule6 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, great hobby, it shows you can do a lot if you have the flame of passion burning in you.
@nicholasgrubbs98986 жыл бұрын
So inspiring I’m doing falconry in a few months
@Dein1042 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! ♥
@joekosciol2576 Жыл бұрын
This is beautiful stuff ❤
@laughtoohard96554 жыл бұрын
This guy's awesome! I love the outdoors just as much, but my love is fishing.
@dsm02c6 жыл бұрын
Just awesome. Thanks for the video.
@0-Elias-06 жыл бұрын
In the next episode, a country boy uses Pigeonry to gather meals in the concrete jungle. "Gosh, these birds really know how to find the nearest Fast Food restaurant. Gee." - Country Boy.
@shreddedbagelwabiwabo83422 жыл бұрын
Lmfao
@djpetenice6 жыл бұрын
Best video ive seen on youtube in awhile thats inspired me
@iphone2web3 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this.
@cuzthatshoweyroll4 жыл бұрын
Where was this filmed? Absolutely stunning !
@chelseavuchinich48593 жыл бұрын
It's the east side of the Sierra's. ❤
@Will-Parr7 жыл бұрын
Amazing story. Thank you and God Bless
@drugpeclo37807 жыл бұрын
Love birds of prey. Such majestic savages
@BerntKarlsson Жыл бұрын
Respect!!
@amitoj73235 жыл бұрын
Wow, nice Owl, thanks for sharing 🦉
@weets696 жыл бұрын
Wow. Awesome brah. Great vid and beautiful bird.
@Aves001Brasil7 жыл бұрын
Wowww 😊
@vandnagaur81986 жыл бұрын
Aves BraZil
@lukeabear7582 Жыл бұрын
this video was awesome just short sweet to the point