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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 mate... -
Materials needed: Flower Pots (either plastic (for traveling) or ceramic/terracotta). Make sure flower pots selected do not have a... -
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There are two types of creance used for training raptors. One is a weighted drag line, the other is a 'zip line' or 'slider'...
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The reason I chose the 'Tuna Tail' fishing skirts was the durability and clean-ability of the material, plus it is visible under mos...
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The only falconry instruction school in beautiful North Florida. Taught by a falconer with over 35 years experience.
Friday, July 19, 2019
Tuesday, June 12, 2018
2nd Annual 3 day Falconry Academy Jan, 4-6, 2019
At Bienville Plantation. You can book online at www.birdsofprey.net
Thursday, July 6, 2017
Summer Time and Falconry Experiences
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.
Sunday, June 18, 2017
Now booking experiences online
We are offering our falconry experiences online. See our website for more information: https://www.birdsofprey.net
Thursday, April 6, 2017
School field trips and programs at Hearthstone Gardens.org
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.
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
We are now a Raptor Awards International Member
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.
Wednesday, December 28, 2016
Bathpan and water management for raptors
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.
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.
We have 'limey' water so I get lime build up in the pans. So I took time to really clean them today:
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.
We have 'limey' water so I get lime build up in the pans. So I took time to really clean them today:
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.
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