American Kestrel (Noel)1st Free Flight
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- čas přidán 12. 01. 2013
- 4th week of training. Weather was unusually warm, but her response was good. I was pleased with her first free flight and now she needs anti carrying training A falconry license is required for these activities.
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I saw my first kestrel today out my window at work in Newark NJ. We have a beautiful rooftop garden that is surrounded by a glass fence that actually killed a red tail hawk until the covered the glass with little dots so they can see the fence. Anyhow it was nice seeing another raptor in the garden without it flying into the fence. Love how that tail goes up and down. They are so small that it's hard to tell if they are a raptor but I could tell based on its behavior too. It stays in one place for a few minutes before moving onto another perch. The local birds behave differently too.
I am really enjoying this little bird. She has learned to fly through the house turn the corner and fly down the hall for a tidbit. Fun!
Had my first encounter with an American Kesrel. Must have been stunned by a car, as he was in the middle of the street. He's in good hands with experienced birders and recuperating safely. Such a beautiful bird to watch up close.
Wow this is amazing. Just stumbled upon Falconry today and law searched on CZcams , you were the first to come up. Very awesome , would love to get into it!
So beautiful Bird...wow pretty amazing...Love it...GOD is Great!
Thank you!
That must be the Most nerve-wrecking experience ever between Falconer and Hawk. Congratulations I almost fainted.
Again congrats it looks like there is a strong imprint.
Just saw your comment on Dave's channel.Totally agree,it blows me away how the natives didn't utilize thd birds of prey.Specially sense they were so close to nature for thousands of years.Cool video and channel.Subbed!
They are one of the most beautiful falcons . I recently released this Kestrel, but she was a joy to fly while I had her.
The fact that he is eating is a great sign. Good luck!
Thanks, I did enjoy the little thing. She was released this past Spring.
Hii idont know how to start
I know nothing about these kind of birds
I just catched one it just eats meat
It couldnt fly
I would like to make it my friend
But the problem is i know nothing about birds
Any suggestions sir?
This was my 1st Kestrel. She was trapped around 152 g. She flew well between 105-112 g. I just released her Sunday. I have several videos of the training and release on my channel. I enjoyed flying her to the lure the most. Thanks for the comment.
Don't give up. One of the requirements to become a falconer is to take the falconry exam. The Georgia website probably has suggested reading materials. If your serious then prepare and take the exam. A falconer maybe more willing to take you on once you have passed the exam. Good luck!
Thanks.
This is awesome. Thank you for filming.
very nice marshall keep up the good work
No, she is an adult. They are North America's smallest falcon. Thanks for watching.
Good job man she's look-in very nice
The Kestral was my first bird before moving up to Red Tails and broad Wing Hawks.
They are sweet little birds.
A 1:23 I think, if you listen closely you can hear a red-shouldered hawk. xD A pair lives nearby and hopefully they're mates, because I want some baby hawks! :D Noel is doing a good job so far.
Good training
Mr marshall can you please tell me the kestrel anklets size and how long and how wide they have to be and where the holes have to be becouse i want to make alymeri removeble anklets before i get my kestrel and i cant find anything online so i was hoping you cud help ? Best regards
Thanks. I just recently(Sunday) turned her loose. She was a fun bird to work with.
This afternoon the Kestrel ate half of a mouse! He's not moving too much; probably getting used to his cage and surroundings. I hope his head wasn't too badly hurt as he was bleeding slightly from the side of his head.
Amazing!
what the how are you not bleeding from that kestrels talons that's 1 more reason why i wanna have a kestrel as my raptor partner when get a sponsor and a permit
Nice !
I enjoyed the little thing. We only caught a few lizards and butterflies. She had a great personality.
They are very common in North America. I believe some migrate in the northern parts but not much in the south where I live. I wouldn't be surprised if they were in Cuba too.
Perfect!
Tail bobbing is a characteristic of this species. Not sure why.
No. Falconers usually hunt English Sparrows or Starlings as these birds are not protected species and are considered pests in many places.
Thanks for the comment. Falconry is a great sport I have a channel that is devoted to falconry and hawking.
nice kestral
Thanks. Hope to be chasing sparrows soon.
You're good. There are Red-Shouldered hawks that nest in the area. They are very vocal.
Many parks are in bird sanctuary. Falconers also have to use discretion when hunting around other people as some may be offended by the sport. I would not hunt in a public park.
ok cool, thanks.
Hey sir its me again and i was hoping you cud tell me how to train a kestrel raised in captiviti to hunt
My all-time favorite hawking partner... btw, at what weigh do you fly the males here?
Exactly. I understand their is no evidence for it, but they had to know their potential. Thanks for the comment.
problem is... i know a place with a ton of squirrels... yet there are 100s of sparrows in my neighborhood. p.s. is it legal to hunt in a public park?
Almost all Kestrels I have seen used in falconry are female does the gender of the bird effect how easy it is to train? or are males just not as common?
This was the only kestrel I have trained. Females are larger so they can handle larger prey. I'm not aware of differences in trainability.
Ah so that explains it I guess that does make sense thanks for the reply. :D
North Carolina. Have you checked with your wildlife resource commission?
I’m doing falconry when I move to my new house I’m 24 I’m going to work wit vine of these guys is it true you don’t need telemetry because they don’t fly away if they miss the bird they usually land nearby
That's true, but other things may happen. They could be chased away by a larger raptor such as a cooper's hawk. I would use telemetry if possible.
Ok
Thanks for the recommendation
This bird was trapped a few days before Christmas.
Marshall was this a juvenile trap or imprint........?
This copy is male or female ??
+ingeniero nair perez female
Marshall Davis yo tengo uno pero no se si es macho o hembra.
is it possible for a female kestrel to take on a squirrel?
czcams.com/video/cecbtZV7twQ/video.html A female Common Kestrel eats a mouse in the Coppermill Tower at Walthamstow Wetlands. Filmed on October 1st 2015. The arcaded Italianate Coppermill Tower is a local landmark that is about to be renovated to create a high level viewing platform with views over Walthamstow Wetlands (opening in Spring 2017). For more information about Walthamstow Wetlands, see their website: www.walthamstow-wetlands.org.uk Or: twitter.com/WildWalthamstow . See my blog walthamstowetlandsteve.wordpress.com for further information, sightings and photos of Kestrels on Walthamstow Marshes and more of my videos of wildlife at Walthamstow Wetlands. Or: twitter.com/Walthamsteve .
Ese ejemplar es macho o hembra??
It woulda been great if the bird flew away never to be seen again. I'm free!! Later!
my friend if the bird want to go free he is free to do it as like you see that he was flying free,its up to the bond that he made with the falconer that he go back again to him.
Thanks.
Thank you!