eames
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Post by eames on Apr 29, 2006 14:29:30 GMT -5
Hi everyone,
I'm new to the forum so i thought i would say hi and ask a question.
Ive done some courses at various bird of prey centers and have permission of some land to fly my bird when i get one.
I was looking at getting a Goshawk and was wondering if it would be a suitable bird for a beginner?
Any advice or alternatives would be welcome.
Thanks,
Andrew
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nates
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Post by nates on Apr 29, 2006 20:54:01 GMT -5
hi earnes, It depends on where you are from. In the US, you cant have a gos unless you are a general class falconer.
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eames
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Post by eames on Apr 30, 2006 5:18:16 GMT -5
Im from the UK so i dont think i have that problem
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mjhoods
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Post by mjhoods on Apr 30, 2006 11:06:36 GMT -5
Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum so i thought i would say hi and ask a question. Ive done some courses at various bird of prey centers and have permission of some land to fly my bird when i get one. I was looking at getting a Goshawk and was wondering if it would be a suitable bird for a beginner? Any advice or alternatives would be welcome. Thanks, Andrew Hi Andrew At which falconry centres did you do your courses? And who has advised you that a Gos is a suitable first BOP??!! |
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eames
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Post by eames on Apr 30, 2006 14:53:24 GMT -5
I have done a course at The Birds of Prey at Sion Hill Hall and one at the Thorp Perrow Arboretum Falconry Centre.
No one has advised me that a Gos was a suitable bird, ive just seen a few and like them and have read up on them a bit and was wondering if they are a suitable bird for a first BOP because neither course said about them.
They mostly said that the Harris Hawk would be the best but i was wondering if there was another alternative BOP for a beginner.
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mjhoods
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Post by mjhoods on May 1, 2006 13:53:36 GMT -5
I have done a course at The Birds of Prey at Sion Hill Hall and one at the Thorp Perrow Arboretum Falconry Centre. No one has advised me that a Gos was a suitable bird, ive just seen a few and like them and have read up on them a bit and was wondering if they are a suitable bird for a first BOP because neither course said about them. They mostly said that the Harris Hawk would be the best but i was wondering if there was another alternative BOP for a beginner. I know Ben Potter @ Sion Hall.... The reason why the Gos is not mentioned on beginners courses is for a reason..... its not a beginners raptor.... it would be like giving a Ferrari to a learner driver. The Harris Hawk or Red Tail is perfectly adequate as a beginners raptor. You should ring Sion Hall up again for some more advice if you are unsure about anything. |
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eames
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Post by eames on May 1, 2006 17:36:58 GMT -5
Yeah i went to the Falconry Fair earlier today and spoke to a number of experienced falconers and they all said go for the Harris Hawk.
One person i spoke to has Red Tails and has only had then and doesn't recommend them as a beginners bird because they are more highly strung compared to a Harris Hawk.
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Post by falconick on May 3, 2006 3:04:28 GMT -5
Hi andrew,
Gosshawks are just too complicated for a beginers bird. If you are looking for something differant to the usual beginers harris definately look into a red tail. I know a freind that has had one for a firts bird and and done him brilliantly!! you can get a mixed bag with either male or female.
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eames
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Post by eames on May 3, 2006 4:35:18 GMT -5
Thanks,
Looks like i choice between the Harris and Red Tail.
I will look into both in detail and ask around for people who have experience with them and see whats what.
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