Hello, Joanne. Very well processed video with a detailed explanation of the basic tools. I use gloves from Czechoslovakia because I live here. For each bird of prey I have one on it I train and onášam and feed when it is damaged I buy a new one. (It sees me better, because after a few years I have a new one and I do not risk infection.). But your opinion is also correct. The bird of prey, even with hoods, knows he is on another glove and squeezes it, but after some time he gets used to it. I use a 6mm (for medium raptor) lashing line for yachts. I don't have a button, but a bigger eye. I see myself safer. Almost all falcons have it here. For gos hawks I use one more swivel in the cord. as another security against entanglement. So they all have it here (practice has shown that it is better). I use several swivels. As you showed up from a fishing shop. But I do not use. I think that the fishing swivels are not designed to tear and therefore become stuck over time. If I use them on the lure. I use a round cord for gos hawks. To connect jessee with cords either "D" swivel or "triangel" swivel. "D" sees me better for leather jesses and "triangel" for knit. I also have "d" swivels. If I ever need to use this type in making perchers. Have a nice day J
Hi my name is Ralph Costello, i was the head Falconer for Rentokil, back in 2000 to about 2010, then i retired. i see your video to day, 12/3/24, it brought back some happy memories, my job was on the London underground, and Trafalgar Square, and a lot more, i have been flying birds from the age of 10, i am now 74, 😡 you mentioned Jemima, i used to know her, i have started to write a book about my life in Falconry, keep the videos coming love it, all the best Ralph.
I am glad to see that you are up and running, I have missed your videos. I hope you are staying safe in this day and age with what is going on in the world today. Thanks so much for taking the time to put all this information out , even to us who can't do what you do but would love to be able too. Keep up the great work.
Good evening 4 englishlies; Great to hear from you again - the Feathered and I hope you and yours are safe and well. I'm having a wonderful time bringing new content to the channel - so glad to know you're enjoying the material. :0) We'd absolutely love it if you'd share our latest episode with your friends and colleagues, so please invite others to stop in too! Take care, Jo
Hello TheHawkNerd; Lovely to hear from you today - thank you so much for your great feedback! :0) We'd love some support with getting the word out - would you share the link on your social-media portals? Have an awesome day, Jo
Good afternoon Mik; Lovely to hear from you - we _love_ the Westweald folks! Fantastic products, well-made, and awesome support from Brian and his lady! Would you let your friends and social-media contacts know about today's episode? We'd love some help in getting the word out to everyone about today's topic! Hope you're having an incredible day - please stay safe! Best, Jo
Love this video so much! Wondering if you have any advise for young people in high school years wanting to go into falconry as an adult, finding a mentor and the likes?
Good afternoon Eryn; Thank you for your enthusiastic support - we _definitely_ appreciate it! Finding a reputable mentor can be more challenging than most people would like...I hear a lot of stories about individuals putting up needless or 'artificial' barriers to enthusiastic novices all the time... This being said, I'd encourage you to consider volunteering at a local rehabilitation centre or animal-sanctuary where they take in injured birds-of-prey which cannot be re-released. These organizations routinely school these raptors into becoming "animal ambassadors" (an admittedly problematic moniker, to be sure), and usually engage in educational outreach programming with young people. Handling wild raptors - or being part of the process of caring for them - will teach you a great deal about the true nature of a bird-of-prey, and will certainly open your eyes to what goes into stewarding them. If you're fortunate enough to live near someone who is a respected mentor, you'll have a great deal more to offer them as a student if you've "paid some dues" by working with a raptor rehabilitation centre beforehand. I'd encourage you to contact your local Fish & Wildlife branch to see if they have a list of individuals who are respected teachers, but you could also reach out to groups like "Women & Wings" on Facebook to see if any of those individuals can steer you in the right direction. I honestly can't say enough about training with Andy Hinton at the Hawk Conservancy Trust, or with Jemima at the ICBP in Gloucestershire. It'd mean a trip to the UK, and studying for a week of hand's-on training in pursuit of your LANTRA certification. You'll learn so much, and you'll also learn _good_ habits right out of the gate. :0) Finally, I occasionally offer my "Introduction to Falconry" course to a small handful of students from time to time. I had planned to offer a session this May, but owing to "world events", its been postponed to the back end of August/early September. If you'd like to learn more about my course, please visit my website here for a course description: thefalconlady.com/course-2-day-introduction-to-falconry/ If you have any questions, or if you'd like to sign up for my program, please contact me via the "Contact Us" portal on my website, or through my business email addy. :0) I hope this offers you some useful information on how to get started Eryn - thank you again for stopping in to the channel, and please - share the link to today's video with your friends and social-media connections! Best, Jo
First time seeing your stuff. Did falconers in the 60s when there were few of any laws or books. Seen the English girl and Ben and now you all a little different. But all good. And fun to watch. Had to get a lic. when they started the program and show the parks and wild life guy the stuff on his check off list, he did not want to get near the bird. Now it is cost preventive for me to get all the stuff and permits to do legal. Thou a day to make a trap a day to trap 2 weeks to train in my yard and some home made equip. And were off hunting. And release it in Jan. I give away books and equip. when I meet someone that get the bug or a zoo or rehaber that needs help. Club “wing & claw “ G1-#19 Tx 72&retired
Good evening Gonzalo; Thank you for watching today's episode - we're so glad you enjoyed it. :0) Please share the link with your friends and Falconry community - have a great week! Best, Jo
Falconry bells, great theme for the whole video. I use 3 sizes. of male goshawks to female goshawks and to golden eagles. They are made of stainless steel and therefore have a very clear sound and price from 14 € to 22 €. Sometimes I use a larger size than it should be when training. For example, male goshawks will give bells used to female. After a month's training I give him a smaller one and go hunting. It will greatly increase its speed. (this is a very old method of training). If I get lost from the pair, I will use the remaining one for my tail. Birds of prey can stand in nature so that the bellls have no sound, but the tail still moves. If I used bevit leather to attach it to my leg, a lot of it was lost. (I have them all year round) Now I use a plastic electric tape. Through the two-piece cuff hole, the tape does not touch the foot and the bells do not touch the foot. Bells is in the air, so the sound is brighter. (and cannot cause frost damage to your feet in winter). Maybe my procedures are not best or traditional, but I have good experience with them. Joanne's procedures may be better than mine, but in our circumstances, my procedures seem to me good. I tell you a beautiful day. JT
Came to learn about falconry, was not disappointed. As a custom leatherworker Was thinking the gauntlets would be hundreds of dollars. Very surprised to see they ate quite reasonable considering they are handmade.
That bald eagle at the end was gorgeous! When did you have an opportunity to hold one? I know that, at least in the US, they aren’t legal for falconry.
Good afternoon Gillian; Thank you for the lovely question - my dear friends at the Hawk Conservancy Trust (located in Andover, UK) were mentoring me in eagle-handling after I took the LANTRA course with Jemima Parry-Jones in 2014, and that's when I met 'Orion', the Bald eagle I'm chill-axing with in the photo. :0) Andy Hinton, the curator for the HCT, had 3 Baldies at the time, 'Cheyenne', 'Danesbury', and of course, 'Orion'. 'Cheyenne' is the *biggest* female Bald eagle I've ever seen! Just huge!!! She and 'Danesbury' perform in the centre's "Valley of the Eagles" flying demonstrations, where they fly in from over 1 mile away to the music from "1492: Conquest of Paradise". Its an incredibly powerful, deeply moving and wonderful performance...if you can ever get over there to see it, you'll be so glad you did. :0) I hope you and yours are safe & well, Jo
Good evening Alessandro; Lovely to hear from you - thanks so much for stopping in, and thank you for your support! I hope you and your family are staying safe. :0) Best, Jo
Hello Joanne. Thanks for the lesson and thing we need. On the swivels that you don’t use maybe the next time you go to the Harbor stop at fishing boat and exchange for some Fresh Fish? On the weld swivels you could test them by using you weight to see if the hold. They will be rates by size in lbs strength. I use to work in a machine shop and any thing stainless steel would hold more the steel or Brass. Just a food for thought. God Bless. Greg
Good afternoon Gregory; That is a *_fabulous_* idea! Thank you so much for the suggestion - I'll definitely do that next time I'm down in Victoria, or (if I have time), I'll stop into the wharf in Steveston and see if any of the fishermen will swap some brass swivels for the stainless-steel ones I've stockpiled! (lol) Thanks so much for watching today's episode - we'd love it if you'd help us get the word out, so please share us with your friends and fellow Falconry enthusiasts! Best, Jo
Hi Jo, this isn't entirely related to the video, but I was wondering if you might know of any good books on historical falconry equipment and techniques. I can probably work off what I have in terms of writing, but I'm just kind of a nerd that wants to learn more in the end. I love learning just for the sake of it.
Good afternoon Kiki; Thank you for your great question - I certainly do have some suggestions for several excellent books you could delve into, (now is *certainly* an optimal time for it with everyone hunkering down at home). :0) The closest thing we have to a "textbook" for Falconry is Phillip Glasier's "Falconry & Hawking". Phillip was, of course, Jemima Parry-Jones' father, and was a phenomenal teacher in his day. There are a few things (like encouraging the use of a drag-creance) which I disagree with in the pages of his book, but overall, its an entirely readable/relatable resource to start from. The "bible" of Falconry comes to us from King Frederick II of Hohenstaufen, and is titled "The Art of Falconry". This is our definitive source of guidance - its been tested many times over the last few decades, and no part of it has ever been found 'wanting'. I've routinely mined out information from Frederick's great work when I've struggled with issues with my Feathered-ones...its an _expensive_ book, so you may want to contact your local public library to see if you can obtain a copy on inter-library loan. Alternatively, a good used copy shouldn't put you back more than $150 - $200 depending on its condition. I highly recommend www.alibris.com/ as the go-to resource for finding used copies of books in good repair. I'd also suggest "Feathers" by Thor Hanson - you'll love this book! It is a lot of fun to read, and an incredible resource for learning everything you'd love to know about feathers. Let me know when you're ready for some more suggestions, and I'll be glad to point you in the right direction. I too enjoy learning for its own sake, so I completely understand where you're coming from... :0) Have an awesome day! Jo
Good afternoon Jess; Great question...I honestly couldn't tell you (definitively) whether the Elk-skin glove has been veggie or chrome-tanned. Best thing I could suggest would be to touch base with Stanislav and ask him what his process is - please let us know when you get a reply! Best, Jo
I have a question. Is there any detriment to having a medium sized glove for a smaller bird. I am an aspiring Falconer, and where I live you can have an American Kestrel or a Red-Tailed Hawk, as an apprentice. I want to start buying things but I do not yet have a sponsor. I would like to purchase as much in advance as I can. I understand they’ll help you choose the correct bird for you. Just wondering if I could safely but a Red-Tailed sized gauntlet without any detriment if a Kestrel ended up being what I got.
Good evening Spottedleaf Firestar; Great to hear from you - thank you for inviting my input on this. Its my feeling a larger (medium-length) gauntlet - regardless of whether you're working with the smaller raptors, or the medium-sized ones, is perfect for the job. I'd definitely encourage you to purchase two gloves, though, one for feeding from, and the other for 'manning' related work. This will extend the working-life of your gauntlets - trust me, you'll thank me for it one day. :0) Now, on to the other aspect of your question... I do not encourage novice Falconers to involve themselves with Red Tails *or* Kestrels. Neither of these are "beginner's" birds...I don't know who decided either of these are suitable options for a new Falconer, but its a grossly uninformed idea in my experience. In the first case, a Red Tail is an aggressive, powerful, dominant being which can deliver serious injury to the uninitiated; a mentor/sponsor cannot be with you every moment, and an inexperienced person can get into trouble _quickly_ with an RT. In the second case, a Kestrel is a fragile being with a fast metabolism. Its *frighteningly* easy to underfeed one of these little hunters...they can go down in condition too quickly, and without meaning to do them harm, one could kill them with ignorance (in the true sense of the meaning of the word). So... I would strongly - *_strongly_* - encourage you and whomever your sponsor ends up being to secure a Harris Hawk, or perhaps a Lanner falcon for you to team up with. The Harris, of course, is indigenous to the US, and a reliable companion to develop the skills of hunting with. Likewise, its been my experience Lanner falcons being a "relatively slower" (as if 120mph were ever "slow" - but compared to a Peregrine they are!) mid-sized hunter are a good Feathered being to learn swinging-the-lure with. You'd _really_ have to go out of your way to endanger either of these milder-tempered raptors, and you'll learn everything needed to equip you for graduating to a Red Tail, or - if you're curious about working with the more petite birds-of-prey, a Kestrel, Merlin, or Sharp-shinned hawk. Thanks again for stopping by the channel - we'd love it if you'd share the link to this week's episode with your friends. :0) Best, Jo
The Falcon Lady Thanks for all the advice. I will definitely plan on getting two gauntlets. I’ve heard that about both birds and can understand why they wouldn’t make good start birds. Unfortunately I don’t think I have much of a choice with my first bird. I will keep in mind the other two though. I love all your videos, they have been such a good resource for me.😊❤️😊
@@TheFalconLady I just saw this post and wanted to say that California only allows Kestrels and Red-Tails for apprentices- I wholeheartedly agree with you, Jo, about those being very inappropriate for apprentices for all the reasons you mention! I would hope that more enlightened individuals might lobby for a change there. Harris's Hawks are widely available in captive-breeding programs, as well as in the wild, at least here in Arizona, and can make awesome beginner birds! I am a General falconer and fly a 3-1/2 yr old male Harris's hawk on cottontails - although he has taken two jackrabbits! Love your videos, Jo!!
Hello, Joanne. Very well processed video with a detailed explanation of the basic tools.
I use gloves from Czechoslovakia because I live here. For each bird of prey I have one on it I train and onášam and feed when it is damaged I buy a new one. (It sees me better, because after a few years I have a new one and I do not risk infection.). But your opinion is also correct. The bird of prey, even with hoods, knows he is on another glove and squeezes it, but after some time he gets used to it.
I use a 6mm (for medium raptor) lashing line for yachts. I don't have a button, but a bigger eye. I see myself safer. Almost all falcons have it here. For gos hawks I use one more swivel in the cord. as another security against entanglement. So they all have it here (practice has shown that it is better).
I use several swivels. As you showed up from a fishing shop. But I do not use. I think that the fishing swivels are not designed to tear and therefore become stuck over time. If I use them on the lure. I use a round cord for gos hawks. To connect jessee with cords either "D" swivel or "triangel" swivel. "D" sees me better for leather jesses and "triangel" for knit.
I also have "d" swivels. If I ever need to use this type in making perchers.
Have a nice day
J
Thank you god bless you for. You re information happy easter
Hi my name is Ralph Costello, i was the head Falconer for Rentokil, back in 2000 to about 2010, then i retired. i see your video to day, 12/3/24, it brought back some happy memories, my job was on the London underground, and Trafalgar Square, and a lot more, i have been flying birds from the age of 10, i am now 74, 😡 you mentioned Jemima, i used to know her, i have started to write a book about my life in Falconry, keep the videos coming love it, all the best Ralph.
I am glad to see that you are up and running, I have missed your videos. I hope you are staying safe in this day and age with what is going on in the world today. Thanks so much for taking the time to put all this information out , even to us who can't do what you do but would love to be able too. Keep up the great work.
Good evening 4 englishlies;
Great to hear from you again - the Feathered and I hope you and yours are safe and well.
I'm having a wonderful time bringing new content to the channel - so glad to know you're enjoying the material. :0)
We'd absolutely love it if you'd share our latest episode with your friends and colleagues, so please invite others to stop in too!
Take care,
Jo
Great video! Wild raptor flew in 20:04 - 20:17. Super informative, can't wait for next week!
Hello TheHawkNerd;
Lovely to hear from you today - thank you so much for your great feedback! :0)
We'd love some support with getting the word out - would you share the link on your social-media portals?
Have an awesome day,
Jo
I live 7 miles off westweald his expertise and willingness to help is fantastic
Good afternoon Mik;
Lovely to hear from you - we _love_ the Westweald folks!
Fantastic products, well-made, and awesome support from Brian and his lady!
Would you let your friends and social-media contacts know about today's episode?
We'd love some help in getting the word out to everyone about today's topic!
Hope you're having an incredible day - please stay safe!
Best,
Jo
hellooo. Very good video. I really enjoyed it with my harris hawk watching you too!
Love this video so much! Wondering if you have any advise for young people in high school years wanting to go into falconry as an adult, finding a mentor and the likes?
Good afternoon Eryn;
Thank you for your enthusiastic support - we _definitely_ appreciate it!
Finding a reputable mentor can be more challenging than most people would like...I hear a lot of stories about individuals putting up needless or 'artificial' barriers to enthusiastic novices all the time...
This being said, I'd encourage you to consider volunteering at a local rehabilitation centre or animal-sanctuary where they take in injured birds-of-prey which cannot be re-released. These organizations routinely school these raptors into becoming "animal ambassadors" (an admittedly problematic moniker, to be sure), and usually engage in educational outreach programming with young people.
Handling wild raptors - or being part of the process of caring for them - will teach you a great deal about the true nature of a bird-of-prey, and will certainly open your eyes to what goes into stewarding them.
If you're fortunate enough to live near someone who is a respected mentor, you'll have a great deal more to offer them as a student if you've "paid some dues" by working with a raptor rehabilitation centre beforehand.
I'd encourage you to contact your local Fish & Wildlife branch to see if they have a list of individuals who are respected teachers, but you could also reach out to groups like "Women & Wings" on Facebook to see if any of those individuals can steer you in the right direction.
I honestly can't say enough about training with Andy Hinton at the Hawk Conservancy Trust, or with Jemima at the ICBP in Gloucestershire.
It'd mean a trip to the UK, and studying for a week of hand's-on training in pursuit of your LANTRA certification. You'll learn so much, and you'll also learn _good_ habits right out of the gate. :0)
Finally, I occasionally offer my "Introduction to Falconry" course to a small handful of students from time to time.
I had planned to offer a session this May, but owing to "world events", its been postponed to the back end of August/early September.
If you'd like to learn more about my course, please visit my website here for a course description: thefalconlady.com/course-2-day-introduction-to-falconry/
If you have any questions, or if you'd like to sign up for my program, please contact me via the "Contact Us" portal on my website, or through my business email addy. :0)
I hope this offers you some useful information on how to get started Eryn - thank you again for stopping in to the channel, and please - share the link to today's video with your friends and social-media connections!
Best,
Jo
First time seeing your stuff. Did falconers in the 60s when there were few of any laws or books. Seen the English girl and Ben and now you all a little different. But all good. And fun to watch. Had to get a lic. when they started the program and show the parks and wild life guy the stuff on his check off list, he did not want to get near the bird. Now it is cost preventive for me to get all the stuff and permits to do legal. Thou a day to make a trap a day to trap 2 weeks to train in my yard and some home made equip. And were off hunting. And release it in Jan.
I give away books and equip. when I meet someone that get the bug or a zoo or rehaber that needs help. Club “wing & claw “ G1-#19 Tx 72&retired
Good idea making this video!! Thanks
Good evening Gonzalo;
Thank you for watching today's episode - we're so glad you enjoyed it. :0)
Please share the link with your friends and Falconry community - have a great week!
Best,
Jo
Falconry bells, great theme for the whole video. I use 3 sizes. of male goshawks to female goshawks and to golden eagles. They are made of stainless steel and therefore have a very clear sound and price from 14 € to 22 €. Sometimes I use a larger size than it should be when training. For example, male goshawks will give bells used to female. After a month's training I give him a smaller one and go hunting. It will greatly increase its speed. (this is a very old method of training). If I get lost from the pair, I will use the remaining one for my tail. Birds of prey can stand in nature so that the bellls have no sound, but the tail still moves.
If I used bevit leather to attach it to my leg, a lot of it was lost. (I have them all year round) Now I use a plastic electric tape. Through the two-piece cuff hole, the tape does not touch the foot and the bells do not touch the foot. Bells is in the air, so the sound is brighter. (and cannot cause frost damage to your feet in winter).
Maybe my procedures are not best or traditional, but I have good experience with them. Joanne's procedures may be better than mine, but in our circumstances, my procedures seem to me good.
I tell you a beautiful day.
JT
very informative as always
Hi there Richard - thank you for stopping in today, the Feathered and I hope you and yours are safe and well. :0)
Best,
Jo
Came to learn about falconry, was not disappointed. As a custom leatherworker Was thinking the gauntlets would be hundreds of dollars. Very surprised to see they ate quite reasonable considering they are handmade.
That bald eagle at the end was gorgeous! When did you have an opportunity to hold one? I know that, at least in the US, they aren’t legal for falconry.
Good afternoon Gillian;
Thank you for the lovely question - my dear friends at the Hawk Conservancy Trust (located in Andover, UK) were mentoring me in eagle-handling after I took the LANTRA course with Jemima Parry-Jones in 2014, and that's when I met 'Orion', the Bald eagle I'm chill-axing with in the photo. :0)
Andy Hinton, the curator for the HCT, had 3 Baldies at the time, 'Cheyenne', 'Danesbury', and of course, 'Orion'.
'Cheyenne' is the *biggest* female Bald eagle I've ever seen! Just huge!!!
She and 'Danesbury' perform in the centre's "Valley of the Eagles" flying demonstrations, where they fly in from over 1 mile away to the music from "1492: Conquest of Paradise". Its an incredibly powerful, deeply moving and wonderful performance...if you can ever get over there to see it, you'll be so glad you did. :0)
I hope you and yours are safe & well,
Jo
The Falcon Lady I love Orion he one handsome guy
@@16frankieboy
Even more amazing up-close! :0)
Jo
The Falcon Lady I know I normal for there at least 2-3 times a year
Your channel is great and this video is great two !
Good evening Alessandro;
Lovely to hear from you - thanks so much for stopping in, and thank you for your support!
I hope you and your family are staying safe. :0)
Best,
Jo
Hello Joanne. Thanks for the lesson and thing we need. On the swivels that you don’t use maybe the next time you go to the Harbor stop at fishing boat and exchange for some Fresh Fish? On the weld swivels you could test them by using you weight to see if the hold. They will be rates by size in lbs strength. I use to work in a machine shop and any thing stainless steel would hold more the steel or Brass. Just a food for thought. God Bless. Greg
Good afternoon Gregory;
That is a *_fabulous_* idea! Thank you so much for the suggestion - I'll definitely do that next time I'm down in Victoria, or (if I have time), I'll stop into the wharf in Steveston and see if any of the fishermen will swap some brass swivels for the stainless-steel ones I've stockpiled! (lol)
Thanks so much for watching today's episode - we'd love it if you'd help us get the word out, so please share us with your friends and fellow Falconry enthusiasts!
Best,
Jo
I’m guessing the gloves website is no longer operating any idea where to get them
If I can make a video suggestion, can you put how to pick up a lure with a bird on it in more detail?
...Absolutely!
I'll put this on the "upcoming hot topics" list. :0)
Jo
Hi Jo, this isn't entirely related to the video, but I was wondering if you might know of any good books on historical falconry equipment and techniques. I can probably work off what I have in terms of writing, but I'm just kind of a nerd that wants to learn more in the end. I love learning just for the sake of it.
Good afternoon Kiki;
Thank you for your great question - I certainly do have some suggestions for several excellent books you could delve into, (now is *certainly* an optimal time for it with everyone hunkering down at home). :0)
The closest thing we have to a "textbook" for Falconry is Phillip Glasier's "Falconry & Hawking". Phillip was, of course, Jemima Parry-Jones' father, and was a phenomenal teacher in his day.
There are a few things (like encouraging the use of a drag-creance) which I disagree with in the pages of his book, but overall, its an entirely readable/relatable resource to start from.
The "bible" of Falconry comes to us from King Frederick II of Hohenstaufen, and is titled "The Art of Falconry". This is our definitive source of guidance - its been tested many times over the last few decades, and no part of it has ever been found 'wanting'. I've routinely mined out information from Frederick's great work when I've struggled with issues with my Feathered-ones...its an _expensive_ book, so you may want to contact your local public library to see if you can obtain a copy on inter-library loan.
Alternatively, a good used copy shouldn't put you back more than $150 - $200 depending on its condition.
I highly recommend www.alibris.com/ as the go-to resource for finding used copies of books in good repair.
I'd also suggest "Feathers" by Thor Hanson - you'll love this book! It is a lot of fun to read, and an incredible resource for learning everything you'd love to know about feathers.
Let me know when you're ready for some more suggestions, and I'll be glad to point you in the right direction.
I too enjoy learning for its own sake, so I completely understand where you're coming from... :0)
Have an awesome day!
Jo
Instead of using pricey bells, could I use cheap bells from like a craft store or dollar tree?
Hey have sait for accessories falcons to buy 🤔
This might be kinda random, but do you know if the glove leather used is chrome or veg tanned? Does it matter?
Good afternoon Jess;
Great question...I honestly couldn't tell you (definitively) whether the Elk-skin glove has been veggie or chrome-tanned.
Best thing I could suggest would be to touch base with Stanislav and ask him what his process is - please let us know when you get a reply!
Best,
Jo
@@TheFalconLady Well, I didn't email Stanislav, but I did email Mike's Falconry and apparently, all of their gloves are veg tanned. Go figure lol
I have a question. Is there any detriment to having a medium sized glove for a smaller bird. I am an aspiring Falconer, and where I live you can have an American Kestrel or a Red-Tailed Hawk, as an apprentice. I want to start buying things but I do not yet have a sponsor. I would like to purchase as much in advance as I can. I understand they’ll help you choose the correct bird for you. Just wondering if I could safely but a Red-Tailed sized gauntlet without any detriment if a Kestrel ended up being what I got.
Good evening Spottedleaf Firestar;
Great to hear from you - thank you for inviting my input on this.
Its my feeling a larger (medium-length) gauntlet - regardless of whether you're working with the smaller raptors, or the medium-sized ones, is perfect for the job.
I'd definitely encourage you to purchase two gloves, though, one for feeding from, and the other for 'manning' related work. This will extend the working-life of your gauntlets - trust me, you'll thank me for it one day. :0)
Now, on to the other aspect of your question...
I do not encourage novice Falconers to involve themselves with Red Tails *or* Kestrels.
Neither of these are "beginner's" birds...I don't know who decided either of these are suitable options for a new Falconer, but its a grossly uninformed idea in my experience.
In the first case, a Red Tail is an aggressive, powerful, dominant being which can deliver serious injury to the uninitiated; a mentor/sponsor cannot be with you every moment, and an inexperienced person can get into trouble _quickly_ with an RT.
In the second case, a Kestrel is a fragile being with a fast metabolism. Its *frighteningly* easy to underfeed one of these little hunters...they can go down in condition too quickly, and without meaning to do them harm, one could kill them with ignorance (in the true sense of the meaning of the word).
So...
I would strongly - *_strongly_* - encourage you and whomever your sponsor ends up being to secure a Harris Hawk, or perhaps a Lanner falcon for you to team up with.
The Harris, of course, is indigenous to the US, and a reliable companion to develop the skills of hunting with.
Likewise, its been my experience Lanner falcons being a "relatively slower" (as if 120mph were ever "slow" - but compared to a Peregrine they are!) mid-sized hunter are a good Feathered being to learn swinging-the-lure with.
You'd _really_ have to go out of your way to endanger either of these milder-tempered raptors, and you'll learn everything needed to equip you for graduating to a Red Tail, or - if you're curious about working with the more petite birds-of-prey, a Kestrel, Merlin, or Sharp-shinned hawk.
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Jo
The Falcon Lady Thanks for all the advice. I will definitely plan on getting two gauntlets. I’ve heard that about both birds and can understand why they wouldn’t make good start birds. Unfortunately I don’t think I have much of a choice with my first bird. I will keep in mind the other two though. I love all your videos, they have been such a good resource for me.😊❤️😊
@@TheFalconLady I just saw this post and wanted to say that California only allows Kestrels and Red-Tails for apprentices- I wholeheartedly agree with you, Jo, about those being very inappropriate for apprentices for all the reasons you mention! I would hope that more enlightened individuals might lobby for a change there. Harris's Hawks are widely available in captive-breeding programs, as well as in the wild, at least here in Arizona, and can make awesome beginner birds! I am a General falconer and fly a 3-1/2 yr old male Harris's hawk on cottontails - although he has taken two jackrabbits! Love your videos, Jo!!
Cheryl McLaughlin get and train a crow first ( in cal.)
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What birds are used in Falconry? If hawks are also used why not call the sport Raptory?
i get new every session
You did not teach us to attached them to a bird.
Do you hunt these birds?? or are you just a collector of birds? if so why dont you show us all how to do it .Since you are the Falcon lady !!