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17-05-2008, 06:18 PM   #1

Falconry, Huntly, Aberdeenshire


I loved it, infact i loved it so much I want to go back and pay for lessons with the birds.


































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17-05-2008, 06:27 PM   #2

Re: Falconry, Huntly, Aberdeenshire


Looks like you had a great day

One of my mates down in Perthsire has his own Falconry business and her back gardenhas all the birds out on their stands its a wonderful site to see. They also have an indoor only cat thanks to me to!



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17-05-2008, 06:28 PM   #3

Re: Falconry, Huntly, Aberdeenshire


Wow! What great pics Elaine The birds are lovely....was that owl you were holding very heavy.....he looks huge! Graham doesn't look a bit concerned with the one stood on his neck!!

Glad you had a nice day there and the weather was good for you, the scenery is so beautiful too.



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17-05-2008, 06:40 PM   #4

Re: Falconry, Huntly, Aberdeenshire


The birds were all very very friendly, until the guy took them back from you, then they didnt want to know you at all The eagle owl actually isnt as heavy as he looks, he weighs around 4 and a half pounds. Surprising isnt it
Graham wasnt bothered at all about the bird on his neck
The dear is the lawnmower, he keeps the grass around the bird houses nice and short. He'll follow you around for food but doesnt like to be petted.



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17-05-2008, 07:19 PM   #5

Re: Falconry, Huntly, Aberdeenshire


Looks like a lovely day out Elaine a friend of mine keeps a bird for flying hunting....she is lovely.



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17-05-2008, 07:49 PM   #6

Re: Falconry, Huntly, Aberdeenshire


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Originally Posted by Kazz
Looks like a lovely day out Elaine a friend of mine keeps a bird for flying hunting....she is lovely.
Any idea exactly which bird she keeps? I really enjoyed it and the guy who runs it was very friendly and informative.



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17-05-2008, 10:30 PM   #7

Re: Falconry, Huntly, Aberdeenshire


I am in awe at those pics! I cannot believe they will just sit calmly on your gloved wrist (or on Graham's back!) like that! What a wonderful experience that must have been!



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18-05-2008, 01:24 AM   #8

Re: Falconry, Huntly, Aberdeenshire


Just poppped over from Dogsey - AMAZING - I love birds of prey. I've had a few goes and it really is the most amazing experience.



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18-05-2008, 02:03 AM   #9

Re: Falconry, Huntly, Aberdeenshire


wow u are so lucky



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18-05-2008, 02:06 AM   #10

Re: Falconry, Huntly, Aberdeenshire


Elaine:
What awesome pictures. The birds along with the countryside is beautiful.



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