stuny Posted June 8, 2010 Share #1 Posted June 8, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Moet is a two-year-old Harris hawk who Barbara flew at the British School of Falconry in Manchester, Vermont just over a week ago. Harris hawks are more social than other raptors, and calmer so it is not necessary to have hoods covering their eyes when transporting them. Also unusual for raptors, they often hunt in packs, with one bird "beating the bushes" to chase prey into the open, and the other bird or birds capturing the prey. At that time all birds on the hunt share the kill. Though she weighs just under one kilo, she can take down rodents up to four kilos in weight. You can see other photos from our visit to Manchester in the North American section of photo galleries on our site. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted June 8, 2010 Posted June 8, 2010 Hi stuny, Take a look here Moet without Barbara showing. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
clinchico Posted June 8, 2010 Share #2 Posted June 8, 2010 Stuart A beautiful capture with wonderful detail,colour and composition. Herb Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tullahoma Posted June 8, 2010 Share #3 Posted June 8, 2010 Stuart, Thanks for showing us a beautiful, and, to me, unusual bird. The colors are great. Jim N. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauledell Posted June 8, 2010 Share #4 Posted June 8, 2010 Stuart, Lovely composition, colors and sharpness. A beautiful bird. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted June 8, 2010 Author Share #5 Posted June 8, 2010 Herb, Jim & Paul - Thank you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geaibleu Posted June 9, 2010 Share #6 Posted June 9, 2010 Thanks for sharing story and beast. Do I see a little bell attached to her leg? Is this a warning signal? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allamande Posted June 9, 2010 Share #7 Posted June 9, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Fantastic bird and story. Ece Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveleo Posted June 9, 2010 Share #8 Posted June 9, 2010 thanks for the story . . . nice portrait . . . handsome (pretty?) bird. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted June 9, 2010 Author Share #9 Posted June 9, 2010 Geaibleu - Thank you, and a good eye. Actually she has several things attached to her legs. The bell is so that you can quickly find her when she goes from tree to tree in the forest. Also attached is a tiny radio transmitter so that if she decides to go on holiday the school can find her. Finally, there are some thongs which the handler grasps in the palm of the glove to add stability and control until releasing the bird. Everything excpet the radio transmitter has been in use in falconry for about 2000 years. Ece & Dave - Thank you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vdb Posted June 11, 2010 Share #10 Posted June 11, 2010 So cool Stuart. I believe the wonderful raptors reside in the southwest. I am always in awe in the presence of raptors....maybe I was one in a prior life:) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted June 11, 2010 Author Share #11 Posted June 11, 2010 Virgil - Thank you, and raptors are terrific. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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