How to choose your First Bird of Prey

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Title	:	How to choose your First Bird of Prey
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My uncle started me with a Harris at 16 and my god I was scared I’m 33 now and I can’t wait to get back into falconry
Comment from : Luna Catalan

In Colorado, apprentices can fly gyrfalcons! They are perhaps the most difficult species to deal with, yet in the infinite wisdom of the Game and Fish, they approved the species for use by complete beginners You'd think they would have asked some practicing falconers what THEY thought about this issue, but, of course, falconers are not legitimate experts according to the bureaucrats making these rulesbrbrBTW, the passage red-tail gets my vote for the first bird Mine was an unreal hunter 36 jackrabbits, 20 cotton tails, 2 pheasants, and 4 snakes in the first season The snakes were accidental Trap one in October if you're up to the challenge They are easily tamed, even tempered, and capable of catching just about any quarry
Comment from : matsfreedom

In Oklahoma (central us), we have 2 options for a starter bird Red tailed hawk and American kestrel It also depends on your sponsor, some of them only give you one option if you want to do falconry
Comment from : Chad Albee

I’ve always been curious about falconry, I’m not looking to hunt but simply have a bird because it looks fun but I don’t want to get a bird simply displaybrbrI’d like to interact with my bird but not using it for hunting so I’m doing my research on it so I don’t affect the bird’s life in any negative
Comment from : ItsEliza5

Ok I choose the goshhawk sorry I meean buzzard
Comment from : Godswill Mahoshi

Thanks for the draft scenarios 😮
Comment from : Kevin Higgins

as a falconer that has 20+ years experiance im glad ur shining alot of light within our community/lifestyle as iv heard of ALOT of birds have been killed/lost or hurt due to no experiance or knowledge of what they wanna do the more people know the better alot of people dont notice the amount of patients, time and effort that go in to just keeping these birds healthy
Comment from : NorthernLoki

Another great video from mercer falconry, interesting and informative as usual Hope you keep them coming
Comment from : Philip Power

How would you recommend getting into Falconry? I am currently have no experience with large birds and I am about to go into the army but once I'm out in 10 or so years I would like to get my own bird of prey for hunting is there anything you could recommend me to do in the meantime to learn what would be required to properly look after a bird of prey?
Comment from : Tacitplague

The Harris's Hawk is Para-budio not a Budio
Comment from : Larry Dotson

I've been researching falconry, especially for a first bird and this has really helped However, I'm still struggling to figure it out I think I'd be suited to a falcon, since in my area there are lots of open fields, but I'm not sure what specific species I know that kestrels and merlins are too small, and most others are better for experienced falconers Do you think you could help me at all?
Comment from : wow

My first bird was a golden eagle He is now a gentle and smart bird, not aggressiv and a good hunter BUT i say all my students that is a very bad idea, because these birds a very sensitive and can be very very dangerous I am so happy that you say the harris hawk is NOT a beginner bird I have two harrsi and they are so different, the one is a high aggressiv bird, the other is a softie Harris hawks are so intelligent, so you can make so many mistakes with these great birds In germany is the goshawk a traditional beginner bird, or the peregrine falcon Thanks for these good video!
Comment from : lisa kruse

I read on the internet that lanner falcons are the best bird for rookie falconersbrbrDo you have any facts about them?
Comment from : ScarecrowGoth

Thanks this really helped me a lot!!!
Comment from : Quinton Caruthers

Now iam jealous
Comment from : Aqdas Ifubanmeh

Appreciation for the video; I’m interested in watching more of your videos as I prepare for my journey I don’t have a bird yet
Comment from : Zoey and Julian

i love owls
Comment from : * the ice owl (mascot and memes)*

Excellent video and very informative, thanks 🙏🏻
Comment from : Olivia Smith

I am so glad that this video exists, it really points me in the right direction and helps me understand the kind of bird of prey to choose, thanks dan!
Comment from : S@MMYKING

Hey bro could you tell me how to look after a shikhra( hawk)brIt can't fly it's a baby and what food should i feed it
Comment from : Hippie Creed

is it ok to get a bird of prey because its cool?
Comment from : comrade susi wolf

Have you ever had a sparrowhawk,i heard there hard work to train
Comment from : noel whelan

I’d like a kestrel as a first bird… But they are quite small… So the weight management situation comes into playbrProbably not a good idea
Comment from : Bryan Hickman

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Comment from : Lizard Lordyt10

what is the especies in 0:08 ???
Comment from : Arthur De Leniq

No owls 😢
Comment from : Mantis Monk

Hello there! Im beggining falconry (because I've ways loved birds) and my favourite one is the owl I want a social bird primarily for fun, and the video gave me the impression that owls are primarily for hunting Is that true?
Comment from : DivineMercy73

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Comment from : Enderpearl7

Did any one see the red fox in the back ground to the vivers left
Comment from : Enderpearl7

How's EEOs as a first bird?
Comment from : Joe Ferrari

Yeesh,I really hate how the English call soaring hawks buzzards In the states a buzzard is a degrading term Over buzzards are like maggots We even use it as an insult for people that take advantage of others
Comment from : Jack White

Lots of Physics Amazing
Comment from : sardar Khan

Cool 😎 I think I will start with the Ornate Hawk Eagle
Comment from : Hawk Eagle

Well what bird a newbie should get who is not hunting
Comment from : asthetics 108_801

I plan on hunting rhinoceroses What bird would be best for that?
Comment from : Taxtro

Hi Dan, my name is Heather I'm a pro photographer and have waited 30 years to be sure about having a bird of prey as a companion that I can keep along side my dogs I do not wish to hunt I do want to only ever own one bird and make sure it has my full attention I'm now 53 and I finally think I'm ready for my dog with wings I'm going to try to spend this year getting ready for our adventure I am terrified! It has to be said Do you train people or can you suggest anyone who can I'm based in Bolton but willing to travel to get this right I have been through all the types of bird and did feel a owl would be best, but they do seem to get very attached to one person and I'm worries it may fret when I'm away , I'm away around 6 times a year for a week at a time Due to the Harris being so good socially and such a clever versatile bird I'm likely to go for a male Harris What are your thoughts X
Comment from : Heather Beckett

So, you're mad that people call Harris hawks beginner falconry birds because they're good in every category?
Comment from : Mr Hollywood

Amazing video, looking forward to my journey into hawking 💕💕 Living on 65 hectares in moderate climate part of California with plenty of rabbits and flighted game birds Would love your thoughts/opinions on what possibilities I'd have at giving one of these birds an amazing partnership with myself and my English Springer Spaniel
Comment from : Round Two Resellers

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Comment from : Hasan Ali

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Comment from : Hasan Ali

Thank you very much Always very clear and instructive I have learned a lot with your videosbrCongrats for your work and dedication
Comment from : Erick Anwandter

How do you guys keep Harris Hawks in the winter? brHere in NY the temperatures drop way below freezing point when hunting season is open
Comment from : Felipe Ramirez

Sorry but keeping an owl isn't falconry, it's pet keeping brbrFalconry is the pursuit of game with a trained raptor
Comment from : Falcons Ledge

Would the climate of the area of your permission affect the birds that would be best to fly because different birds have different temperature ranges that they prefer and perform best in
Comment from : KawakamiBenimaru

Hey would like to hear your opinion on the best falcon to get they're all amazing only problem is i live in shetland and i worry the bird could get to cold in the winter would this be a problem?
Comment from : EthanDunnn

can you point me to a site that has books on falconry for free?
Comment from : Rizoleta Miranda

Can owls be used to hunt?
Comment from : Rizoleta Miranda

Which bird is easy to weight control hawk, hawk or eagle?
Comment from : Rizoleta Miranda

Hi I'm from Brazil and I wanted to know how many times should I feed a hawk or falcon a day?
Comment from : Rizoleta Miranda

Thank you for mentioning the outcome of all the "beginner" Harris hawks! Great birds with such potential but unfortunately it's rarely reached
Comment from : Liz Hall

Delighted to see the new Common Buzzard you got! Could easily become my favourite out of all your birds - I’m so weak for buzzards it’s unreal 😅 I am getting a Buzzard as a first bird very soon I know they’re not as efficient as some other birds for hunting but after volunteering at falconry places I just love their personalities A few bunnies a year will be enough to make me happy Anyway though, I’ve been watching for a fair while though even if I haven’t commented much and I love your stuff, thanks for it and keep it up! You explain complex concepts in a really easy to understand way which I adore
Comment from : Winter Moon

0:07 clock alarm🤣🤣
Comment from : Bird Bird

How about a saker falcon as the first bird?
Comment from : Marko Vasic

finall a new vid, you've been inactive for like 6 months
Comment from : Elvis Gamez

The quality of this video is superb! Thank you very much!
Comment from : Moritz Laszlo

Great video dan
Comment from : Xd Ashton

I’m new To falconry I will most likely get a Harris hawk first I love them such a fab bird
Comment from : Cubsotic S

Great video Dan I’m fortunate to have several species of hawks owls and falcons where I live A couple of years ago I found an active red-shoulder hawk nest across the street from my house 2 years ago a red a gray morph pair ,the female was red and the male was gray, of East red screech owls nest in a tree at the end of my drive way A while back not far from my house I found a red-tailless hawk nest that is still being used today 2 years ago a pair of great horned owls took over that same red-tailed hawk nest last year I saw a pair of Merlins exhibiting courtship behavior in my local park I was unable to find the nest I hear and see all of these birds frequently with the exception of the great horned owls As a side note I was wondering how your caracara is doing?
Comment from : Jake the Bird Nerd