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Video in real-time trapping of a Coooper's Hawk. The trapped bird is called a haggard which means that it is older than one year of age and according to laws in USA must be released back to the wild. To possess and trap birds of prey in the USA one must have Federal/State permit and follow other regulations to conduct such activity.
While removing a bird from a trapping situation I never wear gloves. The reason for this is because gloves are too bulky, and one cannot fully feel how hard I am holding on to the bird's legs or body. At all costs the bird is protected from injury, and I learned nearly 30 years ago while obtaining my falconry permit that it is better for the falconer to get hurt than the bird! It is a policy that I hold on to still up to this day: and yes, I have been hurt several times.
In the USA pigeons are not a regulated species, and in many areas, they are considered a pest that may actually be actively controlled to prevent accumulation of feces for pathogen control. In fact, some falconers are sought out after by city municipalities to conduct legal abatement practices to keep pigeons away from certain areas.
Falcon Quest - Birds of prey channel is for those who are interested in falconry activities. Falconers are found from around the world and regulations, methods used, and species availability varies from one location to another.
The purpose of this trapping was to legally obtain a Cooper's Hawk for pursuit of quail and pigeons. The bird trapped in this video was immediately released back into the wild due to its age.