How I made a Drag Lure

[@freebirdofreason1994]

I think you did a great job of making your lure, not easy sawing anything. I personally like making equipment, although we can buy many things it’s rewarding , I even made bells out of sheet copper and brass during the moult.

[@gavincole2659]

Looking forward to the fitness video

[@MercerFalconry]

Filming starts tomorrow!

[@hangtrinh7486]

Love ya, fun vid

[@MercerFalconry]

Thanks!

[@briansmith9734]

There is enough sun in the UK to dry items out?

[@granitestateangler4226]

Hi, I have a shed, about 400 square feet that I intend to turn into a mews. I have been working with other people’s birds of prey for a while and have also been keeping reptiles, fish, game birds and a hornbill for 6 years. I think I am ready to get my first bird of prey and I’m debating between a common buzzard and a Eurasian eagle owl. The mews provides lots of space for flying and I am currently in the process of adding adequate ventilation and perching. There are very few falconers in my area and none are taking apprenticeships so I will not be able to actually practice the sport although I am still interested in keeping one and working with it. I noticed you keep both owls and buteos and was wondering what you think is best for my situation.

[@MercerFalconry]

It depends what you want to achieve with the bird, an owl and a buzzard are very different with how they are raised and how they fly, are there no falconry centres near by you could do some volunteering at?

[@granitestateangler4226]

@@MercerFalconry I have volunteered at a native wildlife center for about a month. They did have some birds there but they where unfortunately mostly red tail hawks and peregrines. I did work with one saw whet owl there for a limited time. The main thing I am trying to achieve is a bird that I can train to fly to the glove and I can watch in the mews. Of course I will use telemetry for any time the bird is out of the mews.

[@MercerFalconry]

While it’s good you are going out to try and gain experience I don’t think a wildlife centre will give you the experience you need, you need to find a falconry/ bird of prey experience

[@granitestateangler4226]

@@MercerFalconry thank you!

[@jujucattys156]

nice work m8

[@MercerFalconry]

Thanks

[@brahmanguyen3921]

How can I contact you more?

[@MercerFalconry]

You can find us on Facebook or Instagram and send a message

[@hangtrinh7486]

dan, u kinda look like newt from maze runner

[@MercerFalconry]

I’ve not herd that one before but I’ve just looked at some pictures and I can kind of see what you mean 😂

[@hangtrinh7486]

@@MercerFalconry I mean it's funny, u really do look like him a lot though, hh

[@MercerFalconry]

I think he’s a cool guy so I’m taking it as a compliment

[@hangtrinh7486]

@@MercerFalconry yeh, he's second in command and one of my favorite characters

[@jantirpak7902]

Hi. Good video. If you sew unworked leather, it will be torn at the sewing site later. I'm afraid to use glue - chemicals. Have a nice day

[@amanvlogs1367]

Which is the best food for a brahminy kite

[@MercerFalconry]

I believe they eat a lot of insects on the wing, but a standard bird of prey diet will suffice, if you are unsure what that would consist of then you shouldn’t have the bird in your possession!