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Minca Full Member Posts: 389	gyrfalcons Nov 3, 2005 14:16:35 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Minca on Nov 3, 2005 14:16:35 GMT -5 I think I've heard of Gyr/Merlins being refered to as PocketRockets. I swear I had an issure of American Falconry mag. that had something in it about them. I'll check when I get a chance.
	We do not creep under the shelter of shields, Before the crash of weapons - So the loyal goddess of the hawk's land commanded us. The bearer of the necklace told me long ago To hold my head high in the din of weapons When the valkyrie's ice met the skulls of men. Harald the Hard-Ruler

ccrobbins Senior Member Posts: 593	gyrfalcons Nov 3, 2005 15:22:09 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ccrobbins on Nov 3, 2005 15:22:09 GMT -5 I read the same thing Minca. I was just looking for some insight or maybe someone local who has one or had one.
	Huh???

frootdog Full Member Posts: 478	gyrfalcons Nov 3, 2005 17:48:31 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by frootdog on Nov 3, 2005 17:48:31 GMT -5 I don' t think pocket rockets have any use in falconry there Mica. You must be thinking of a different past time. ;D
	"I do invite you to-morrow morning to my house to breakfast; after, we'll a-birding together. I have a fine hawk for the bush." The Merry Wives of Windsor, III, iii, 243.

Weasel Master Got Squirrel? Posts: 1,642	gyrfalcons Nov 4, 2005 9:04:55 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Weasel on Nov 4, 2005 9:04:55 GMT -5 DOH!!!
	"Geology shows that fossils are of different ages. Paleontology shows a fossil sequence, the list of species represented with changes through time. Taxonomy shows biological relationships among species. Evolution is the explanation that threads it all together. Creationism is the practice of squeezing one's eyes shut and wailing "does not!'"

ccrobbins Senior Member Posts: 593	gyrfalcons Nov 6, 2005 9:06:25 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ccrobbins on Nov 6, 2005 9:06:25 GMT -5 Yeah I think so.....I just want to hawk small birds and eventually ducks with something.
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jobbyjob Junior Member It's sad to be lonely in a crowd. Posts: 173	gyrfalcons Nov 8, 2005 22:21:59 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jobbyjob on Nov 8, 2005 22:21:59 GMT -5 Froot you really need a girlfriend
	Solly Chollie.

frootdog Full Member Posts: 478	gyrfalcons Nov 8, 2005 22:34:46 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by frootdog on Nov 8, 2005 22:34:46 GMT -5 If I did not spend so much time with my bird I might could find one.
	"I do invite you to-morrow morning to my house to breakfast; after, we'll a-birding together. I have a fine hawk for the bush." The Merry Wives of Windsor, III, iii, 243.

ccrobbins Senior Member Posts: 593	gyrfalcons Nov 9, 2005 7:29:28 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ccrobbins on Nov 9, 2005 7:29:28 GMT -5 I don't know.....Looked in the mirror lately?
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Weasel Master Got Squirrel? Posts: 1,642	gyrfalcons Nov 9, 2005 8:12:21 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Weasel on Nov 9, 2005 8:12:21 GMT -5 The few things I have heard is that you are crossing two species that live to tail chase....telemetry is a must from what I hear......
	"Geology shows that fossils are of different ages. Paleontology shows a fossil sequence, the list of species represented with changes through time. Taxonomy shows biological relationships among species. Evolution is the explanation that threads it all together. Creationism is the practice of squeezing one's eyes shut and wailing "does not!'"

ccrobbins Senior Member Posts: 593	gyrfalcons Nov 9, 2005 9:54:26 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ccrobbins on Nov 9, 2005 9:54:26 GMT -5 Hell, I bet!
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jobbyjob Junior Member It's sad to be lonely in a crowd. Posts: 173	gyrfalcons Nov 10, 2005 17:32:38 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jobbyjob on Nov 10, 2005 17:32:38 GMT -5 Hey ccrobb, you can fly at ducks with lots of stuff why worry about an obscure hybrid? Unless you just have to have the latest and greatest. Just messin', I'd love to see that animal hunt!
	Solly Chollie.

ccrobbins Senior Member Posts: 593	gyrfalcons Nov 11, 2005 7:19:47 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ccrobbins on Nov 11, 2005 7:19:47 GMT -5 to be different. Im not saying I want one, I just wondered............
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k New Member Posts: 2	gyrfalcons Nov 22, 2005 11:29:13 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by k on Nov 22, 2005 11:29:13 GMT -5 Im from the UK and fly a grey phase Gyr at game.

Weasel Master Got Squirrel? Posts: 1,642	gyrfalcons Nov 22, 2005 16:25:34 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Weasel on Nov 22, 2005 16:25:34 GMT -5 What quarry are you taking with it? Pheasant? Grouse?Ducks? Is you Gyr a male or female?
	"Geology shows that fossils are of different ages. Paleontology shows a fossil sequence, the list of species represented with changes through time. Taxonomy shows biological relationships among species. Evolution is the explanation that threads it all together. Creationism is the practice of squeezing one's eyes shut and wailing "does not!'"

jobbyjob Junior Member It's sad to be lonely in a crowd. Posts: 173	gyrfalcons May 4, 2006 21:19:31 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jobbyjob on May 4, 2006 21:19:31 GMT -5 Really though, what do you hunt with the bird?
	Solly Chollie.