Training a RED TAIL HAWK - TEXAS HAWKING!

[@chiconian49]

People have no idea of how much time you have to devote to these birds. I found Sam (a very large female red tail hawk) along side the road with an injured wing. I was 12. I threw a blanket over her and we put her into the back of my dads car and got her to the vet. Her wing could not be completely repaired, however it did not need to be removed and she could keep it in place. She became a member of our household. It took me months before she would trust me completely. We finally got to the point wear we bonded. One day I put my hand behind her head and she did not flinch, so I scratched behind her head and she rubbed her very sharp beak against my hand as if to caress me. After that I could handle her without gloves. I always kept my hands up high so she would not be tempted to climb on my wrist and pierce me while attempting to get a better grip. I always wore a heavy falconry glove when she stood on my hand or wrist. Those talons are sharp! We acquired falconry books to learn how to feed and care for her. Over the years her wing mended and she could glide 30 to 40 feet. I believe her happiest times were riding on my padded shoulder while I rode my bike. She would stretch out he wings as if she was flying. My dad tried so hard to get her to bond with him, however she refused, which meant I was responsible for her upkeep, physical therapy and companionship for 19 years. We do not know how old she was when I found her. I was forced to stay in our small town and find whatever work was available and turn down better work where I would have to move to a city and live in an apartment. Sam depended on me and I had to man up and honor my commitment. Sam was family. I will never regret it. Sam taught me patience, sacrifice, and love for all living things. I'm 68 and still miss her.

[@alshawani]

I would like to thank you very much for your patience and kindness on this beautiful creature

[@williamlittmann4804]

Lance Boil Awesome sacrifice, Thank You for giving, in contrast to the everyday taking everywhere! Looking forward to a falcon bicycling experience

[@TheDjacob]

Awesome story honestly better then the video and very encouraging. How long did the hawk live for in your all’s time?

[@TheDjacob]

Awesome story honestly better then the video and very encouraging. How long did the hawk live for in your all’s time?

[@bulliejan]

Love your story

[@tammylwoodell87]

AMAZING. The bond between Jaelyn and this beautiful red is undeniable. I could see the trust, respect, and love for each other in the entire video. Simply awesome

[@angelorosario8417]

One of the better vids on KZbin displaying the awesomeness of the unique connection between a Falconer and their chosen Raptor, with which to share their life with, if only for a brief season or two! Hats off to Jaelyn Hanbury and Sitha! Spectacular job in capturing the field and intimate moments between a Person and a Wild Raptor!

[@DJ-lw9gp]

Following you. Falconer from England! The song is incredible and fits the video just perfectly! Amazing video too.

[@highdeserthuntinggmail9375]

Outstanding! Your empathy is admirable.

[@KukerFilms]

Thank You!

[@frankdarsey9109]

I am a master falconer in Georgia great job and good hawking

[@frankdarsey9109]

aks her what is the flying of the bird please

[@frankdarsey9109]

what is her flying weight

[@romeparrilla8307]

Awesome,im loving this video,does juvenile eats everyday and i heard that matured one eats maybe 3 to 4 times a week?thank you.....

[@NATURECAMHD]

Great filming, great music. Love this! It must be wonderful to handle such a majestic bird of prey.

[@gregoryh4601]

Hello Kuker. Can you tell me if Jaelyn Hanbury of Canyon TX. still doing Falconry? Does she take any Questions? Awesome video an music

[@richardwings1278]

felicidades a la ms. por su bello halcon y hermoso lugar .

[@EmoPrincxss666]

I saw one of these beauties flying when I was walking home from school today lol

[@dylanu6695]

Beautiful. ..The two of you!

[@SamtheMan0508]

Beautiful bird!

[@CindyFry]

Great video. I love your filming style

[@KukerFilms]

Cindy Fry thank you I'm very glad to hear that you like it!

[@KukerFilms]

+Sandra Watts That is an amazing story and honestly we are just the filmmakers and the young lady in the video would definitely be the one to ask! I have included her social media in the description and we suggest contacting her directly. Good luck with that they are amazing animals for sure!

[@shabirbajwa4723]

Very nice and beautiful video

[@KukerFilms]

Shabir Bajwa thank you so much!!

[@billyjoel4805]

Did the hawk pick the song

[@a96fzr600]

Excellent video, crazy Talent!!

[@MTNVIWS]

So amazing.

[@notnotmanifest8113]

I really can't wait untill I'm 12!

[@killermarkv8840]

What an absolute dream girl!

[@zatch1018]

I'm now old enough to do falconry on my state. I have no idea what's holding me back

[@kevinmarkey2039]

How old is he?

[@leebride8237]

I live in Austin and would love to experience handling a raptor.

[@andisheehan719]

How many time to maning sis?

[@vietnamrural]

Amazing videos, interacting with me 😊💖

[@LuisReyes-uv6sl]

I love you ,,and you princes RT!!

[@vangs2k]

👍

[@BlackEyes87]

♥

[@BlackEyes87]

***** yep ♥

[@dakotau2575]

Lucky bird! ;)

[@philup6274]

Did she just say that she is going to trap it only to release it

[@ecologygarden]

Putting it that way it doesn't make much sense . Most falconers train birds to hunt and catch dinner for the falconer . She did say its to help the hawk through its first winter , maybe better to put scraps of meat out iv seen british Buzzards (Buteo buteo) come down for scraps of meat ,Buzzards are close relatives of Red Tails (Buteo jamaicensis ) . I dont mean American "buzzards" these are different birds ... what we British call Vultures (New World /Turkey Vultures ).

[@forrestang]

It's pretty common to release birds as an apprentice after having them for a season.

[@davemyers524]

I got one of them

[@BilgePump]

Whats with The music

[@danielflynn5999]

So jealous that you can trap birds. its illegal in the UK :(

[@cocricklewood4441]

Glad we can't! You can purchase perfectly good raptors from responsible ownersvwherebI got my very large female finn goshawk

[@whiteass7118]

Ms.Hanbury i like the way you put all your films together.nice lookin Red Tail. Please Check out my Friend and Master Felconer FRANK Taylor. Short Films. Take a look at his Beautiful Female Red Tail.MIM. From the Beautiful state of Minnesota.

[@keithbuchanan9434]

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[@rajnbull]

fucking music..

[@vigilant509]

The slow-mo and music is ultimate cringe... ugh.

[@robr8a23dogg6]

cut the stupid music

[@TotalMishap]

Remove the beginning and ending music crap. You teaching us about the bird and the sport is much more interesting.

[@KukerFilms]

+TotalMishap We appreciate your comment but we are an art channel not just education. Thank you for watching 😉

[@garylack759]

Red Tail Hawks are tribal and should not be captured

[@KukerFilms]

gary lack thanks for the comment I actually wouldn't know anything about that I'm just a filmmaker 😁

[@7979Army]

Actually Native Americans disagree with you. Have a nice day lying dumbass.

[@brushwolf]

I know a Lipan Apache here in South Texas who was an aspiring falconer who wanted me to sponsor him. "Redmoon" would completely diagree with your statement.

[@ecologygarden]

what do u mean by tribal who told u that ?