What’s It Like to be a Falconer And Why It’s Needed | America Outdoors: Understory

What’s It Like to be a Falconer And Why It’s Needed | America Outdoors: Understory | PBS

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@PBS 2 жыл бұрын

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@John-tx5or 2 жыл бұрын

This was Amazing. Got Any? Very Cool.

@gyrfalconer1 2 жыл бұрын

I was a licensed falconer for over 20years. I used peregrines and hunted mainly sage grouse in Wyoming, ducks in Colorado and prairie grouse in Nebraska. And I just wanted to thank you for an excellent video. It is very informative and spot on. Great Job! Thank you.

@Maspets 8 ай бұрын

Informs me that falconers are deluded.

@Troy-Echo Ай бұрын

@@Maspets Deluded how?

@Maspets Ай бұрын

@@Troy-Echo Their sense of grandeur.

@Beryllahawk 2 жыл бұрын

Just beautiful. The dedication it takes to take care of this gorgeous amazing creature - and then the fortitude to let him go. Beautiful.

@Maspets 8 ай бұрын

By killing a bunch of other "gorgeous amazing" creatures.

@rebasack21 2 жыл бұрын

I was not aware prior to this of the conservation aspect of falconry. It must be a painful proud moment to release a partner youve worked with and bonded with for so long. I dont know if i would have the emotional strength to handle that.

@hudshawk 2 жыл бұрын

Everything comes to an end sometime

@Maspets 8 ай бұрын

@rebasack21 Proud of what? The animal was living fine in the wild, you capture it, and then release it again.

@_ozz 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for the focus on the conservation side of falconry, as it is often a very misunderstood aspect of the sport. I am not a falconer but do wildlife rehab focusing on birds of prey. When we do educational outreach, we often encounter members of the public who think of falconers as opposition to us -- as people who are stealing wildlife to keep as pets -- when in reality they are also playing a very important role in the survival of raptors! We share the same love of these birds, an appreciation of their role in the ecosystem, and a desire to see them continue to thrive in the world.

@Maspets 8 ай бұрын

That's what they are literally doing [stealing them], and some deciding to release them, which is NOT a requirement, doesn't change that. The anti-pet rhetoric here and the glorification of falconers are pathetic. It's all just an excuse for people to enjoy their hobbies.

@thegg5097 2 жыл бұрын

Studies have shown that an estimated 75% to 80% of immature wild raptors die each year. Wild raptors taken by falconers defy this statistic and, as a result, the population of raptors increases. This is why we practice falconry.

@MrCmon113 Жыл бұрын

I'm sure the mice are very grateful.

@7BlackJack8 Жыл бұрын

@@MrCmon113 so, you've started a mice farm?

@dylanmccallister1888 Жыл бұрын

@@MrCmon113 they don’t just eat rodents they eat other birds too Places with snakes and lizards Fish Small game like rabbits etc They are a natural part of the ecosystem

@katiarobinowicz 11 ай бұрын

I was a bit heartbroken to see her part ways with him. But I appreciate you telling us about how this actually enables them to live longer. I wish they had a special banding program for released falconry birds - or maybe they do. But if he were banded, and she were out with binoculars later on, she'd be able to ID him for sure.

@Maspets 8 ай бұрын

@@katiarobinowicz Now that it's in the wild it can die like it was meant to.

@superhumanben 2 жыл бұрын

This was a great story. Thanks yet again PBS for bringing on the feels!

@PBS 2 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed! 🐦

@sedamcclurg9699 2 жыл бұрын

LOVE this Hesper!! So great to see you here! Thanks PBS for continuing to help falconry be understood.

@paulroberts7767 4 ай бұрын

"Our home; The world we were born into." Exactly. Wonderful! Thank you both.

@menll23 2 жыл бұрын

What a cool show and what a cool sport! Beautiful episode.

@angelo8516 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent episode👍 on the Ancient to Modern Sport/Art/ Lifestyle that is Falconry!🦅 Bravo!👍🦅🦉✌🕊

@marksellers2499 Жыл бұрын

Well done on the interview. Your genuine interest comes through.

@MrCmon113 Жыл бұрын

1:29 Absolutely gorgeous. The bird looks pretty cool, too.

@Troy-Echo Ай бұрын

I wasn't going to say it, but I did notice that too. When she smiles, it lights up her whole face.

@matthew-jy5jp 2 жыл бұрын

I love pbs. As far as I'm concerned you have the best programming on TV. There is nobody that does it better than PBS and it's affiliates

@hudshawk 2 жыл бұрын

I agree with you

@tracylezotte4605 3 ай бұрын

I ❤️ U! I just discovered this. I was talking to a friend at work about how I would love to learn falconry! I've been fascinated since I was a child! I'm 53. 😄. I'm am "empty nesterI" live in Southeast Michigan. Thank u for the information!!

@MarloweDash Жыл бұрын

This is wonderful!! Excellent job to all.

@Abacae7 2 ай бұрын

Really wonderful, educational video. You see the growth of both the human and the bird.

@Troy-Echo Ай бұрын

Hesper's on the rarer side from what I know about American Kestrels. A lot of sponsors do not have experience with these small birds so they do not recommend them for apprentices. And a lot of sponsors that have had experience with American Kestrels do not recommend them because weight management is a big deal in falconry, and with such a small bird, it's a bit of a risk for some inexperienced apprentices to figure out for their first bird. Other sponsors have had American Kestrels in the past only to have seen their birds attacked and killed by a larger bird of prey, and there's nothing you can do about it but mourn, so they are trying to protect their apprentices from that pain. Most falconers hunt with the females because they are larger. The female Kestrel is a little larger than the male, but I suspect Hesper chose Goji as a male due to how gorgeous he is. Male American Kestrels are gorgeous. I already have several images I'm going to blow up and frame to put on my wall when I redo my home office.

@Wooddweller Жыл бұрын

Love to see faces of color on this topic. Very rewarding to see ! Thank you.

@Maspets 8 ай бұрын

Speaking of, falconry in the U.S. is a practice that is permissive of severe discrimination. You need to be approved by a "mentor" to do it, and it is obviously predominately male caucasian. I have been made aware of a disabled person who was refused mentorship. Who gets to do it is fully in control of some outright gatekeeping snobs. It really is a violation of human rights the way it is designed.

@alanjohnson2662 Ай бұрын

Kestrels are wonderful birds. I raised a chick and returned him to the wild after he was fully capable to catch his own food.

@stilllifeproductions5017 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for this! What an amazing introduction...

@ShaneTallon88 3 ай бұрын

Aw, this was so sad at the end❤😢

@ashleyedwards6464 2 жыл бұрын

your animator is so talented

@PegasusFleets Жыл бұрын

Loving it !!

@Troy-Echo Ай бұрын

One correction/addition. He said falcons are not the only birds used in falconry, then went on to say Merlin's, Hawks and Owls. A Merlin is also a falcon, and he left out Eagles. A Merlin is a micro-falcon, as is the American Kestrel, but the Merlin is slightly larger, yet weigh 1/3 to 1/2 more than American Kestrels. The male American Kestreal ranges from 80-143 grams and the female 86-165 grams. The Merlin males are typically 125-210 grams, and the females are typically 190-300 grams. Although physically not much larger than the Kestrel, the Merlin has much more muscle that allows it greater speed and endurance for pursuit.

@mgleather Жыл бұрын

Very interesting and informative! Thank you

@LookerCS Жыл бұрын

Why did I almost cry when she said she’s gonna release Goji in a few weeks

@sfmc98 11 ай бұрын

Watch till the very end you actually will 😢

@ssuriset Жыл бұрын

It would be so cool to have a pet bird like Quinn does (Valor) in League of Legends

@kmputertechsupplies2374 Жыл бұрын

9:08 is awesome. talking so nice, while feeding a bird to a bird. xD

@BokoMoko65 2 жыл бұрын

Let me see if I understood it right. There is a law in Texas that states that To own a kestrel one must attend supervised practice and training for two years. And to buy a semi automatic assault rifle nothing is necessary. Did I get anything wrong?

@NMFalconry 2 жыл бұрын

You got a few things wrong. The apprenticeship time just means a more experienced falconer has agreed to mentor you for two years. You can get your first bird as soon as your apprenticeship starts and you do not require any supervision to fly or hunt with that bird. Assault rifles, by definition, are select fire, meaning they have multiple modes of fire including full auto or burst fire. The difficulty and expense of obtaining one is far beyond the means of almost everyone. Infinitely moreso than getting a kestrel. Assuming you meant semi automatic rifle and not assault rifle, you must not be a convicted felon or have any domestic violence convictions in order to own any firearm in the US. One of these things is a constitutionally protected right. The other, unfortunately, is not.

@Kapok6 2 жыл бұрын

@@NMFalconry well said.

@MrCmon113 Жыл бұрын

A semiautomic rifle isn't alive, can't suffer and can't die.

@Maspets 8 ай бұрын

@@NMFalconry So what is wrong with the first thing they said? You can't continue to own the bird if you quit your mentorship so it is required. And by "nothing", I'm sure they meant for normal people who aren't felons and criminals, so that to me means nothing is necessary.

@elizabethhenning778 4 ай бұрын

@@NMFalconry "There's no such thing as a semiauto assault rifle" is such a dumb talking point. Military-style semiauto rifles serve no purpose other than being used on a group of people by a low-skill individual. That's literally what the M16 was designed for.