Weyhill Lanner Falcon and Barn Owl in flight

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Damn was this bird fast but I managed a few shots with the 400mm. All slightly cropped.

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And the Majestic Barn Owl.

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very nice set love the closeup barny great detail there.
Rob
 
I really like the second Barn Owl (y)
 
Great set well caught Alby, would be the Owls for me, but like them all.
 
Nice set Alby Love the Lanner shots (y)
 
Ajophotog said:
Chris, if I was ever going to get a hawk it would be a Lanner as I think they are stunning birds.
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I must admit, Alby, they are one of the prettier longwings
and great fun to fly to the lure
but not really a "hunting hawk" ( for various reasons, there are better ;) )
 
Chris I'm going just on looks and size as I know nowt went it comes to falconry :LOL:
 
Ajophotog said:
Chris I'm going just on looks and size as I know nowt went it comes to falconry :LOL:
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Did you buy your camera 'cause it looked pretty? :p :LOL:

BTW, Lannerette ( males) are around 1lb females around 1lb 8oz
they are sometimes crossed with peregrines ( pere / lanner)
to increase the size and speed

 
Nice work Alby. Please tell me, the Falcon - is that a wireless-control device attached to it? :D

Seriously though ... ???
 
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mark greenhill said:
Nice work Alby. Please tell me, the Falcon - is that a wireless-control device attached to it? :D

Seriously though ... ???
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Its a Tx ( transmitter)

for a telemetry system in case in goes AWOL
Display falcons are flown at the " highest weight possible"
To reduce the chance of it making a kill
highly embarrassing in front of an audience.
It can though, have a negative effect inasmuch as it can make
them less responsive, and yep, you guessed it, they bugger off.
 
Great shots Alby, I like them all, but especially no4, for an inflight picture thats outstanding in detail, so sharp. Well done :clap:
 
Some excellent captures there Alby... (y) ... you did really well with the Lanner imhgo... :D



Cobra said:
Its a Tx ( transmitter)
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Remote control for birds now eh... :cautious:

Seriously though Chris ... why did they change to leg tying for the aerial and is that a recent thing... :cautious: ... all the ones I remember seeing were tied into the tail... :shrug:






:p
 
Venomator said:
Seriously though Chris ... why did they change to leg tying for the aerial and is that a recent thing... :cautious: ... all the ones I remember seeing were tied into the tail... :shrug:
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Personal choice Ven
There are pro's and con's with all 3 methods

Tail mount (centre decks) can pull out one or more feathers
or if the hawk is moulting it will drop the centre decks first
( display birds are rarely given the chance to moult "cleanly"
and may drop the decks at any time c/w tail mounted Tx)

Leg mount the safest option for display birds as above.
with hunting birds it may get in the way of "footing" the prey
Though I had a leg mount on my pere / saker (rook hawk)
and never had any problems.

Neck mount
useful in "weight distribution" in the smaller birds
spars, coopers etc
a rubber band c/w Tx is hung around the neck.
The rubber band has notches cut in it so if the bird "gets hung up"
the band snaps easily and the hawk is free to go.

but not ideal as the bird is free with no Tx
pointless using it in the first place IMO
 
(y)

Thanx Chris... ;) ... not seen it on leg until quite recently is all but what you say does make sense... :D




If you've got it right... :naughty:





:p
 
Venomator said:


If you've got it right... :naughty:
:p
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One tiny typo and I get pilloried for ever :bang: :D
Sorry for going O/T Alby but have a free bump on me (y)
 
all cracking, but my fave has to be the first owl shot amazing (y)
 
All super shots.............but love the owls(y)
 
Chris you go OT anytime on here Mate, interesting to find out all about them.

Thanks everyone for your comments, much appreciated ;)
 
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