Lure Training Part 1: How to train a bird of prey to the lure, getting started. The basics.

Basic fundamentals about lure training a bird of prey. An introduction to the lure training process that is interesting and educational to those who are interested in learning more about falconry. See two falcons and a hawk work the basics, and as he usually does, Glen has a funny add-on at the end of the video. See some basic problems and learn about some fundamentals about this falconry process.
One of the main points of understanding in learning and growing in understanding with falconry is to ask the question why? Why did this work out so good, or why didn't this work out very well? In the process of answering the question of: why? - we can learn why things aren't working well, and we can also learn why things went very well. Repeat what works, and change what doesn't. Falconry, is a very dynamic process of learning the bird, and problem solving when things are not going well.
This video includes the following birds of prey species: Saker Falcon, Lanner Falcon, and Harris' Hawk.
Part 2 should come out in September 2022, so be sure to check that out as it will be the next level of lure flying birds of prey. The birds will be free flying at a larger more open space than in Part 1.
Thanks to everyone that watches, likes, and subscribes to this video and Falcon Quest - birds of prey channel.
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[@BB3Andy]

Really good video well explained easy to follow thanks again 👍

[@falconquest-birdsofprey7326]

Thank you for the positive response, glad you enjoyed.

[@rictheseagull392]

Love the video, and pert 2, excellent step by step explanation on how to start lure training. Also having a need to ask ourselves "why?" Why this works or why that doesnt. Love the enthusiasm too! Reminds me of someone i know! Oh, that'll be me!,😅

[@falconquest-birdsofprey7326]

Thank you for the comments. As you know not everyone does everything the same way, the bottom line is that we enjoy what we do and the birds are doing something rather than sitting in a mews or tied to the block. I have learned from my experience that asking why this is or is not working helps me to problem solve and overcome hurdles.

[@angelo8516]

Nice straight forward Lure training vid. Thanks for posting!👍🦅

[@falconquest-birdsofprey7326]

Thanks for the comment, glad you liked it.

[@falconquest-birdsofprey7326]

Notice: There are a couple glitches that showed up in this video just let it play through the picture will return, I am working on an edit. Sorry.

[@ronpeterson2484]

Excellent presentation. Thank you for taking your time to post.

[@falconquest-birdsofprey7326]

Thank you

[@Conan_Obrien]

What is the overall purpose of the lure or goal of lure training? To simulate hunting in some way? To get the bird to return to you when they won't return to the glove? Just a curious non falconer question. Thanks!

[@falconquest-birdsofprey7326]

Ultimately the main purpose of the lure is to get the attention of the bird back on you perhaps to get the bird to change direction and follow you, or to actually return to you. With that said, the lure is also used for other purposes such as conditioning training, and in some cases to be used to show an audience some of the wonders of having a bird of prey flying for a group of people. Initially, the purpose is to have the bird return to me so that I can catch up the bird and get it back under control so we can return home. For example, I was flying a red-tailed hawk and she would come to me when I placed a tidbit of food on my glove. One day she was a little heavy in weight and she wouldn't come to me. I tried several times and nothing. When I brought out the lure and drug it on the ground in front of her I got her back.

[@falconquest-birdsofprey7326]

I short the lure can serve several purposes, but the most important is to have the bird return so we don't lose a bird when it is flying free.

[@Conan_Obrien]

@@falconquest-birdsofprey7326 Appreciate the response. Thanks again.

[@tw5896]

When making your lure. What’s the best length of the rope for a kestrel ?

[@falconquest-birdsofprey7326]

The length of rope is more dependent on your style than the species being flown in my opinion. Some like to have the lure rope attached to a wood handle and wrap the rope around the handle. Therefore, you can take in and let out rope as you swing. For me, I don't use a handle, in my left hand I hold the extra rope and I twirl with my right hand. Thus, your length will depend on your style and what feels comfortable to you - generally speaking you need to twirl the rope and not have your lure hit the ground on the bottom part of the twirl plus the length you keep in your other hand or on the handle for if you toss the lure up high for a catch. I will admit, that this method that I use holding the rope in my left hand may not be the best as I have had tangles and such from time to time. Also keep in mind that whichever method you use it all does take a little practice, I can tell when I haven't used the lure for a falcon for a while I am rusty and takes a bit to get timing and such calibrated again. One thing you can do is actually practice without a falcon. Stand in an open area and imagine a falcon flying around twirl and turn as your imaginary falcon is flying around you. Speed up as the falcon comes in for a stoop or a fast flyby. Sounds kind of silly, but it helps me getting the coordination better for long times between using the lure. I hope this helps you a little bit.

[@kevinparker461]

I think they say its not a good hunter as far as falconry is concerned. It will catch mice & lizards to stay alive. Much easier, in the UK at least to put your time into a Peregrine & male Peregrines are now as cheap to buy as a Lanner

[@falconquest-birdsofprey7326]

Thanks for your comment.