Tag Archives: falcon
Jack, The Gyr Hybrid.
I started flying a Gyr X Peregrine hybrid this week and he is the most handsome falcon. Even though he is still in his immature plumage he is such a pretty dark coloured bird. He was bred last year and … Continue reading
Like to see some of my birds??
If you would like to see a few of my birds, take a look at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCpCGmqkqLM It’s a small piece the kids done for childrens television, and please feel free to leave a comment on you tube, thanks, Tom
Birds and more birds.
I have been watching a lot of raptors lately here in Ireland. The local pair of kestrels I see nearly everyday, battling the wind as they hover above the grassy hill, watching for beetles below and getting mobbed by the … Continue reading
Brittany
Different people have different ideas of what dog makes the perfect hunter’s companion. For some it’s the hyper-active Springer, a dog that just doesn’t let up and leaves no bush unturned. For others it’s the new world Labrador, a true … Continue reading
Falconry chat
I just happened to be out exercising a falcon some weeks back, when I noticed someone watching me from a distance. After the bird had flown and was back up and feeding on the fist, the person approached and commented … Continue reading
display
I had a very enjoyable day yesterday with ten of my hawks, the kids and a couple of helpers, in an estate where the house and gardens are open to the public. Usually they get 40 to 50 people in on a … Continue reading