tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68217944920690298712024-03-05T16:12:40.988-05:00International Falconry AcademyFalconry courses, workshops, outings. Taught by a licensed falconer with over 40 years experience. https://birdsofprey.net
Brochure, registration form and pricing are here: Karen Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01602911871393351134noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821794492069029871.post-21448591311540670052019-07-19T17:31:00.001-04:002021-08-10T16:03:17.669-04:00Fifth Annual 3 day Falconry Academy Jan , 2022<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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To be held again at beautiful Bienville Outdoors... www.bienville.com</div>
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You can register online at www.birdsofprey.net <br />
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Lodging and meal reservations: www.bienville.com <br />
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Karen Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01602911871393351134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821794492069029871.post-6192343459445168942018-06-12T20:11:00.001-04:002018-07-25T17:08:31.685-04:002nd Annual 3 day Falconry Academy Jan, 4-6, 2019<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
At Bienville Plantation. You can book online at www.birdsofprey.net </div>
Karen Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01602911871393351134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821794492069029871.post-40417291878749834362017-07-06T14:57:00.001-04:002017-07-06T14:57:21.787-04:00Summer Time and Falconry Experiences<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
We are in the summer season and the programs are starting early at 7:30 a.m. to beat the summer heat. If you want a falconry experience. You can book now online at www.birdsofprey.net Bienville Plantation awaits. </div>
Karen Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01602911871393351134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821794492069029871.post-91160589679816610442017-06-18T21:01:00.001-04:002017-06-18T21:01:46.120-04:00Now booking experiences online<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
We are offering our falconry experiences online. See our website for more information: <a href="https://www.birdsofprey.net/" target="_blank">https://www.birdsofprey.net </a></div>
Karen Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01602911871393351134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821794492069029871.post-70395406247364881452017-04-06T11:39:00.005-04:002018-07-25T16:55:02.227-04:00School field trips and programs at Hearthstone Gardens.org<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
We are offering school field trips and programs. As well as workshops for rangers, park officers, nuisance wildlife handlers, and any one who works out side and likely to encounter an ill or injured bird of prey. Our second local venue that is ideal for school programs in Florida is at Hearthstone Gardens. A lovely wooded native plant gardens. Includes walking trails, a screened building, a 'classroom' facility and of course restroom facilites. www.hearthstonegardens.org. </div>
Karen Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01602911871393351134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821794492069029871.post-33233602736302171102017-01-04T07:38:00.002-05:002017-01-04T07:38:50.782-05:00We are now a Raptor Awards International Member<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The Hawk Board of the UK is now implementing the Raptor-Awards program. This is an international development course is for aspiring falconers and anyone who works with raptors. We are happy to announce that we are now their first International Member. www.raptorawards.co.uk. It will cover all aspects of raptor housing, husbandry, biology, management and training. </div>
Karen Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01602911871393351134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821794492069029871.post-89703465814707013052016-12-28T20:49:00.001-05:002017-06-18T21:03:41.917-04:00Bathpan and water management for raptors<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
That raptors require little water is a big lie in old falconry texts My raptors enjoy a fresh clean bath pan and jump right in it when offered. The Harris hawks especially love to bathe between shows. I also offer them water during flights on the T post. I put a short cup held with velcro (4 inches) high on the T post and the willingly come in and take a drink during hot flying sessions. Especially on abatement work where they need to be up in nearly all day long. <br />
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Now to bath pans. I keep a special cheap, 'swishy' broom for cleaning the gunk out of the pans. Once a week or so I bleach them (not to often, for bleach makes plastics brittle). Just enough to break the 'slime'. Hydrogen peroxide is gentler for this too. <br />
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I mean REALLY clean my bath pans. Had some lime/scuz buildup that scrubbing would not remove. So, out came the Lysol Toilet Bowl cleaner that removes lime and rust. Let it set for a few minutes, then swished with the broom and let it sit again (7 large bath pans here). One was extra stubborn and required a scouring with a stainless scrubber to get that stuck on lime out. But now they all new fresh and new after this. I have heavy duty bath pans at home that are from Lowes. They are the round 'goldfish pool' ones. Lightweight with rim but very durable in the intense Florida sun. </div>
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Karen Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01602911871393351134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821794492069029871.post-70007924967444866782016-06-27T20:21:00.001-04:002016-06-27T20:21:46.376-04:00Falconry and raptor encounters at Bienville Plantation: http://bienville.com/raptor-encounters/<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Eleven thousand acres of managed wildlife habitat. Lodging, meals and a complete luxury experience await you. http://bienville.com/raptor-encounters. <br />
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Karen Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01602911871393351134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821794492069029871.post-42191929767476325612016-04-25T10:32:00.002-04:002016-06-27T20:22:24.411-04:00Bienville Plantation<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
We are teaming up with Bienville Plantation to offer our courses, workshops and classes. This is eleven thousand acres of managed wildlife habitat.<br />
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Karen Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01602911871393351134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821794492069029871.post-39438309984144233352014-12-27T08:28:00.000-05:002014-12-27T08:29:45.795-05:00Winter/fall is course time in Florida<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The weather is perfect for a falconry introduction. The cool fall like weather in North Florida is perfect for the hawks to be responsive and comfortable. </div>
Karen Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01602911871393351134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821794492069029871.post-61608415789124870532012-03-29T08:14:00.001-04:002012-03-29T08:21:38.083-04:00Hide boxes for owls and other raptors<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I provide my owls with a hide box during the day for presentations. The owls are visible to the public, yet they are comfortable, because they can hide and look out. The comments from the public for this has always been positive. They can see the owls, yet the owls are not stressed by being in view. <br />
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The hide boxes are two plastic flower pots, a PVC perch covered with astroturf. I cut an arch in each flower pot with game shears. I then sand the rough edges. I put the PVC perch in the middle (with caps on the end) for the owls to perch on. I then paint the exterior with plastic paint in camo colors. I use local leaves and ferns as stencils to make the boxes appear more 'woodsy'. I also put a heavy rock or brick at the base to stop the boxes from tipping easily. <br />
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Materials list: Pair of matched plastic flower pots, PVC pipe, (I use 1 inch inside diamter). Flat caps for end of PVC. Camo plastic paint, screws, astroturf. <br />
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<br /></div>Karen Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01602911871393351134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821794492069029871.post-72685195992873022622011-09-09T21:09:00.000-04:002011-09-09T21:09:28.939-04:00Soft lure vs hard lure<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge1zQo56mJe411DFOWecWty12mLqSQ4BDApctqQo7dShUDma0iyYDiqbzt73zR6lUSLutL56YsaUH10C-t7VqsDiwy5HLbCPXjrEsQCPn0SSaDLJVTA-Bzdknw3761xNltYwyfJIALTGY/s1600-h/HPIM1964.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356085150737886642" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge1zQo56mJe411DFOWecWty12mLqSQ4BDApctqQo7dShUDma0iyYDiqbzt73zR6lUSLutL56YsaUH10C-t7VqsDiwy5HLbCPXjrEsQCPn0SSaDLJVTA-Bzdknw3761xNltYwyfJIALTGY/s320/HPIM1964.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; float: right; height: 320px; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; width: 240px;" /></a><br />
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Here are photos of the lure system I use for all of the birds I fly. Note the 'sliding' system for fastening the meat to the lure line. It consists of two cable ties (I chose red) and the food fastens on the cord. In June of 2011. I have just started training a male wild peregrine that is am educational bird. He definately likes the lure. I left him by himself one afternoon with one of the lures next to him. He started playing with an picking at the red part of the tuna tails. So, I'm convinced (as the late Jack Postlewaite noted) that lure color DOES make a difference in interest and response. </div>Karen Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01602911871393351134noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821794492069029871.post-68409749701163455622011-01-28T06:29:00.000-05:002018-07-25T17:07:03.662-04:00Presley Tall Perches<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I've put together some photos on the Presley style tall perches. I have used these perches for about 30 years. I NEVER leave the hawk's un-attended on them. But, the 'jump up' effect of these perches really help keep hawks fit. Red-tails and Harris' Hawks take to them readily and learn very quickly on them.<br />
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margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW-EgYTKOREYZx2c45Cu9X5tcvl9iAZrB9kd7ykyYN5jrkmA203QjZ1uP8M0vnIcUD4yfT1uTbhzfpAw2qOQTFQIv_YPPuDElzHceVUnpCfiCcVy9MIkwie0GMJcHoJ6056PAgXjLZ7_8/s320/HPIM2489.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560967693426741986" /></a><br />I make paracord leashes and jesses. I have included photos of how I make the leashes. Jesses are just a shorter version of the same materials and tools. But, when I make the paracord jesses. I make the loop either of two sizes. 1/3 inch for field jesses, 10-2 inches for mews jesses that take a traditional swivel. I now use field jesses all of the time, rather than mews jesses. For the swivel, I use a number eight Sampo coastlock swivel. Which I change each year. I also use a steel trigger snap for fastening the hawk to the perch. I put a hair elastic on the trigger snap as extra strength. I change the hair elastic about once a month. When I tie off and melt the jesses. I leave at least 3/4 inch of extra para cord to melt OVER the knot. I hold the jess with forceps or hemostats to keep the hot liquid melted nylon from burning my fingers (have a couple of scars from that). With leashes, I make sure again that both the inner and outer loop are melted together to make sure they do not come apart. With the jesses, I coat the knot with NOBITE nail polish, to prevent picking by the raptor. Helps reduce the picking greatly. If the bird likes to pick at all of the jess, I coat the entire jesses with NOBITE. Helps a lot with picking. Some birds I need to remove the jess all entirely when in their mews. I just use a bronze trigger snap to hook directly to the grommet to take them from the mews. I secure the jess then thread the para cord cord and attach the Sampo coastlock swivel. <div><br /></div><div>Materials needed: Upholstry needles, 10 inch minimum is the best. File to round the point of the needle. Candle and lighter for burning the ends. Paracord (550 is the best). Knitting needles to stretch the hole where the loop feeds through. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>How I draw the loops is this. I use an upholstry needle about 10 inch long minimum. I dull the point with a crystal nail file (see photos) to a rounded point. I take the inner cords out of the material and save some for my drawstring. </div><div><br /></div><div> For the leashes, I make them about 30-36 inches long. So, that means I need about 60-70 inches of material. I fold the leash in half. I fold the cord in half, leaving about one side six inches longer than the other. I then leave some for the loop, about 3 inches for a leash. Stretch the entry hole with the knitting needle. DO NOT EVER CUT OR MELT the entry hole. The stretching of the opening keeps the strength and integrity of the cord intact. I then thread the SHORTER part through the longer part of the leash. The leash expands when one is being threaded inside the other. I 'massage' the entry hole with my hands at the entry hole, starting with the needle, knot then the rest of the inner leash. You will have to practice with this part to get the right 'feel'. Some people wear leather gloves, to keep the wear and tear on the hand. I step on the extra threaded cord (NOT THE NEEDLE) to get extra leverage when starting the inner loop. I made 20 leashes in a 3 hour period, while watching TV one afternoon. I then slide the inner loop through, knot the leash about 6 inches down to hole the loops in place until I melt and burn them.<br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Karen Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01602911871393351134noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821794492069029871.post-34331248653723044162009-12-08T07:46:00.000-05:002009-12-08T07:56:35.419-05:00Creance for trainingThere are two types of creance used for training raptors. One is a weighted drag line, the other is a 'zip line' or 'slider'. I personally prefer the control of the 'slider' type for training. It is paracord, very strong and lightweight. It is on a notched piece of wood, with a slider ring attached to an 8 foot piece of paracord. I have two lengths and weights on the slider cord. one is lightweight for small raptors, such as kestrels and up to 500 grams. That ring is a simple split ring used for key rings. The larger is a metal welded for the red-tail and Harris hawks. The main slider cord is attached to two different T posts in my yard. Where the bird can fly back and forth during sessions. I have a ring on each end of the main slider cord to prevent it from sliding off. I've used this system since I began in falconry in 1974. I like the control it has over where a hawk flies, and how lightweight and portable it is for training.Karen Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01602911871393351134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821794492069029871.post-11857244614822238782009-11-03T21:14:00.000-05:002009-11-03T21:36:44.282-05:00Lightweight equipment for kestrels<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0mfFAt0gTH6HaaRdBYgsDgrv77v5Lg_1poQ5SAb_dMqyKLRsNJT0KVK44YKGE9uLXIeAi4EiqJfyDiUMvSctG40YjVSb68EQx7kuvd_MwLVR8agCJyz3viKjZjZ0E06p1ex9WLd1P1Cs/s1600-h/HeneryHawk.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0mfFAt0gTH6HaaRdBYgsDgrv77v5Lg_1poQ5SAb_dMqyKLRsNJT0KVK44YKGE9uLXIeAi4EiqJfyDiUMvSctG40YjVSb68EQx7kuvd_MwLVR8agCJyz3viKjZjZ0E06p1ex9WLd1P1Cs/s400/HeneryHawk.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400070313540195458" border="0" /></a><br />I have 3 kestrels, two AK's and a EK, male, yes, it is really hard to keep a tail on those guys. I've found the best way to preserve the tail is blocking them out with a 2nd perch to hop to.<br /><br />My equipment is this: Size 00 grommet, thin kangaroo anklets, the jesses are a single piece of knotted, melted, para cord, about 4 inches long. The end of the jess where the swivel attaches is a melted hole (made with a large, heated blanket pin) where a Coastlock Sampo, size 5 or 6 attaches the clip through the hole. Kestrels are equipment pickers, so I paint all of their equipment with NOBITE nail polish. Really keeps the picking down. I use a size 00 vice grip pliers setter I got from Northwoods a long time ago. They also wear a tiny merlin bell and small ID tag on one leg, attached with a cable tie. The cable tie is inserted into a piece of plastic tubing to keep the cable tie from being pulled tight, again painted with NOBITE nail polish.Karen Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01602911871393351134noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821794492069029871.post-54668290047437794872009-09-22T22:22:00.000-04:002019-07-19T17:24:38.900-04:00Talon Salon Coping Block Perch<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Karen Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01602911871393351134noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821794492069029871.post-3381846863369229192009-09-22T22:06:00.000-04:002016-05-25T08:17:37.191-04:00Portable T perch for hunting large fields<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Often, we are in a field with no trees or perches for the birds to stay in position. Falconers have devised a T post for the birds to have a good vantage point in the field. Mine is PVC on a telescoping paint pole. Extends to about 8 feet tall. I use the Shurlock brand paint poles. For tall abatement work, I also have the 6-12 foot and the 8-16 foot poles. All modified the same way. I prefer the Shurlock brand as they are durable and the tab to raise the perch up and down is easy to use with one hand. I use the 4-8 foot one for carrying in the field. Materials I use: 1 inch (schedule 40) PVC (with the 'bell' on the end). The 'bell holds the T connection in the center for the other two sections for the hawks to land on on and does not spin when the hawks land. I drill all the T post all the way through the factory drilled hole. I then carefully measure where the hole is and drill the PVC bell all the way through. To lock to bell top on I use a zip tie. Then the other two sections, each 2 feet long fit into the T. I have glued or screwed these two so they do not come apart in the field. I cap the ends of the PVC. Then I put Astroturf on top for the hawks to land on. I now wrap it completely around the perch. I also put a couple of ball bungies on the T post to hold food tidbits and a flashlight to illuminate the tidbit when flying hawk in low light conditions or for recovery during night abatement work. My hawks are trained to fly into their crates (vari kennels) which also have a flashlight inside them illuminating a food treat. This is essential for nighttime abatement work. In the center of the T. I put section of Velcro and have made a 4 oz cup where I tidbit the hawks and give them water. They really like having access to water and during a hot abatement assignment. They will actually fly to the T post for a drink. The T post idea for falconry is a new tool and I've found it as essential as a lure in the field. </div>
Karen Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01602911871393351134noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821794492069029871.post-19250927851211373302009-09-21T21:03:00.000-04:002009-09-21T21:23:45.072-04:00Cable, electrical ties for falconry equipment<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif3SMnaguhVSDQuVOq4AQ0Hoi-tIvdpwGDCrC1UdGrs6YjzEAPEvT7obnJYfE6eK4Bv_CdzodDzR4ebrBH4bScsd6eYGPkQEFBG7jAtJOm0VIjtMEbjJe7rNPeIWZzk6_J7qeYQnOBdxs/s1600-h/Falconry24-1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif3SMnaguhVSDQuVOq4AQ0Hoi-tIvdpwGDCrC1UdGrs6YjzEAPEvT7obnJYfE6eK4Bv_CdzodDzR4ebrBH4bScsd6eYGPkQEFBG7jAtJOm0VIjtMEbjJe7rNPeIWZzk6_J7qeYQnOBdxs/s400/Falconry24-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384096186364832546" border="0" /></a><br />The photo of the red-tailed hawk 'Buster' shows the system I use for cable ties for falconry equipment attachment. Note the clear tubing to keep the cable tie from getting smaller on the bird. With birds that pick equipment, I use 'NO BITE' nail polish by Orly. It tastes TERRIBLE and works to reduce or even eliminate equipment picking. Also, note the 'ring' on the cable tie, very convienient for attaching telemetry for flying.Karen Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01602911871393351134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821794492069029871.post-36860267644664552122009-07-12T11:05:00.001-04:002009-09-22T22:05:38.683-04:00T perches for training<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC8GmV4WGmtz6MaU7zE2Ds3ijhJD_mcKTR6Xip4DMYMVWirR8H6VUf4bdOc0Wr_vRBp9r2P-Z1NPlOG-9mGkCdymUe7Gybcg70nvJ1aXngo-YfnmXL8KBm2_cpLWFJEKVR4Vwew0PNv84/s1600-h/Falconry06-1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 245px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC8GmV4WGmtz6MaU7zE2Ds3ijhJD_mcKTR6Xip4DMYMVWirR8H6VUf4bdOc0Wr_vRBp9r2P-Z1NPlOG-9mGkCdymUe7Gybcg70nvJ1aXngo-YfnmXL8KBm2_cpLWFJEKVR4Vwew0PNv84/s400/Falconry06-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384478155301941970" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZcDy4rXewZ41Re4UkeNfOUV15IAaaf_f91uZnZnvEKOTPd-Sl4_O_mJoRBneV2cm1LbKImi4mG5tYQyiRPCthHNhIBXXvDPJKBbYMK43rSIrz_Bv2I-fYo_OPKGtFdgFjJINKHybvQPM/s1600-h/HPIM2114.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZcDy4rXewZ41Re4UkeNfOUV15IAaaf_f91uZnZnvEKOTPd-Sl4_O_mJoRBneV2cm1LbKImi4mG5tYQyiRPCthHNhIBXXvDPJKBbYMK43rSIrz_Bv2I-fYo_OPKGtFdgFjJINKHybvQPM/s400/HPIM2114.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357593125140509538" border="0" /></a><br />These T perches are a simple PVC construction. They are 2 inch Schedule 40 PVC slid on top of a U type of metal fence post. They are covered with non-slip perching material, anything weather proof and non slip can be used. Portable, weather proof. Inexpensive.Karen Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01602911871393351134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821794492069029871.post-38097709685779655292009-07-12T10:20:00.000-04:002018-07-17T18:07:30.284-04:00Tall 'Presley' perches for hawks<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Some photos of the tall rotating 'Presley' type perches. The older, rust colored one is the template design for the others which are stainless. The inside of this one has a ball bearing (packed with axle grease) at the top of the post where the top of the perch meets the rod. Note the welded pipe washer that locks the separate 'ring' to the top of the post. These perches all spin. Although I told the welder to put a ball bearing at at the inside top of the stainless perches, I don't think he did. They do not spin as freely, but are sufficient. The rope length is this (a stiff rope 3/8", changed annually). I use a stiffer roper rather than the previous para-cord to keep the swivel from flipping through itself. Bring the rope to the top and over the top of the ring, then have the knotted length touch the ground. That way if the rope gets over the top, the hawk is not dangling beside the perch. The swivel is a size 8 Coast lock Sampo. Again, changed annually. The distance of the bath pans from the perches is important. Have the well away from the perches, to keep the leashes from becoming wrapped around, yet the hawks can fly down and reach them easily. Also keeps mutes out of the bath pans as well. The plastic soda crates serve two purposes, one is to let the hawk have a safe alternative perch on the ground after a bate, also to place food upon. That way they can feed off the ground, away from insects, and when we travel, lawn chemicals in an unknown area. They are trained and encouraged to NOT feed on the ground, to prevent this. I've had birds become ill and lost a Barbary falcon due to lawn chemicals poisoning. The house where I was weathering the birds did not use lawn chemicals, but their neighbor did (using a commercial lawn care company).<br />
So, the training to feed on a perch, or on the crate is essential.</div>
Karen Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01602911871393351134noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821794492069029871.post-19615426092587620062009-07-12T10:03:00.001-04:002009-07-12T10:17:57.317-04:00Scales for Travelling<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYju5DkK5Jzh_6Yy4zN3tpZpVAgLU9wMolxS6tGLyn_0Z2jVjnlNEb1xMSuhMDBYQ1pXQPzu1p_44qJ9-H4ETkCtU627vpxJgttz6I9883u0m2YIUevSKfT5tAmJEZdVpUp6530EQ6tOQ/s1600-h/ScalesHPIM2092.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYju5DkK5Jzh_6Yy4zN3tpZpVAgLU9wMolxS6tGLyn_0Z2jVjnlNEb1xMSuhMDBYQ1pXQPzu1p_44qJ9-H4ETkCtU627vpxJgttz6I9883u0m2YIUevSKfT5tAmJEZdVpUp6530EQ6tOQ/s320/ScalesHPIM2092.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357577723134566626" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfFKrA28YeU8-dQLI_i6xFYiLwMZCyh_C_udfVVYDGkFTEvCr3SdBVfU2xGneCx-VEJSP2y_VNqgh7RpbHQrM57ic1nRoUFljpFUROJGiD0-22UNXWtg-3P0LthyphenhyphenBt7nRF_3PBGCKrp8A/s1600-h/OhausHPIM2094.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfFKrA28YeU8-dQLI_i6xFYiLwMZCyh_C_udfVVYDGkFTEvCr3SdBVfU2xGneCx-VEJSP2y_VNqgh7RpbHQrM57ic1nRoUFljpFUROJGiD0-22UNXWtg-3P0LthyphenhyphenBt7nRF_3PBGCKrp8A/s320/OhausHPIM2094.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357577215062128578" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK2BuERG7_bhIPzobu17w8PiD7e2j-SXENNfqzTg-usmba6CgiRMwqDcIFuDMveBd4cNjVftRbM0goB9wI6_eWp6cGpnZXYfS84P6gz3CMMH3B51NjUbLaIpxU0xEBF8eGDI0MNJjsJns/s1600-h/DetectoHPIM2095.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK2BuERG7_bhIPzobu17w8PiD7e2j-SXENNfqzTg-usmba6CgiRMwqDcIFuDMveBd4cNjVftRbM0goB9wI6_eWp6cGpnZXYfS84P6gz3CMMH3B51NjUbLaIpxU0xEBF8eGDI0MNJjsJns/s320/DetectoHPIM2095.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357576768598634850" border="0" /></a><br />The three attached photos are of the three types of scales I use for the different birds.<br /><br />The Detecto converted baby scale is only in lbs and oz. It is used for the eagle. It weighs up to 26 lbs and is in one ounce increments. The pan was removed and replaced with the small astroturf covered block of wood. The counter 'tare' screw on the lower left was replaced with a longer one.<br /><br />The Ohaus is used for the majority of the birds. It weighs in grams, up to 5 lbs. Note the Ohaus the 4 tare bar, very important to make sure your raptor scale has that feature. I do not use a 'T' perch on the scales, because it makes them high centered and prone to tipping. I just pad the pan with astroturf. They are transported in the tool boxes that they are sitting on. For weighing scales are secured to the top of the boxes with bungee cords. A very secure system and travels very well.<br /><br />The Pelouz electronic scale is used for the kestrels. Just a simple astroturf pad on that scale. The nice thing about this scale, is it can weight in either ounces or grams.<br /><br />I strongly reccomend using grams for weighing your birds and keeping records. If medications are ever needed, they are always measured in metric so there is no risk of error on conversions from ounces to grams.Karen Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01602911871393351134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821794492069029871.post-20705051808844588522009-07-08T13:47:00.000-04:002011-02-02T15:28:49.348-05:00Soft, pliable lures for raptorsThe reason I chose the 'Tuna Tail' fishing skirts was the durability and clean-ability of the material, plus it is visible under most lighting conditions. The white portion even glows in the dark. The late Jack Postlewaite did an experiment with lures. He found the most effective response was from the colors red and white. So, my lures are made from red/white tuna skirts and an inner-tube for size and weight. The softness of a lure for flying falcons I've found very important. Lure flying falcons get 'turned off' by hitting a hard lure. The Flexi lead take up make handling in the field almost effortless, not winding up the lure, just push a button. These lures are clipped to my hawking bag with the lure itself inside a pouch.<br />
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