Thanks for these kestrel videos, Ben. I flew a red tail 20 years ago but never finished my apprenticeship. This year I finally got licensed again and we’re looking to trap a kestrel and fly it on sparrows and starlings. The psychological stuff about how they think is very helpful, and very little of that kind of information was available when I did this before. You’re making good use of the KZread platform and I enjoy all your content, keep it up.

Awesome content. I really liked hearing the Kestrals bratty voice impersonation.

Thank you Ben I am loving your videos and all the information you share I am training my first kestrel now she has just started flying to my glove it’s been great listening to all your great tips and tricks

Always a great day when you post a video Ben! Even if its 10pm. here haha. Glad to be the first one on here, still waiting on the video about shrikes and the oddball hunters used in falconry!

We had a problem with pigeons in a aircraft hanger. We then installed an owlbox as the pigeons were clever they would enter the hangar only after sunset when everybody was gone. it did not work with the owls. I then hacked rock kestrel chicks in the owl box and they remained. The rockies sorted out the pigeons quick quick. Once they make the mind shift they become excellent hunters providing a lot of fun being very vocal at the same time.

Hi Ben! I just discovered your channel and you are helping me a lot, I am chasing my life dream of becoming a falconer and despite having a mentor with a lifetime of experience hunting with birds of prey and following him for almost a year your videos make me discover new things with every click. Soon I will fly my first raptor with the opening of the hunting season and I can not be more than happy, falconry is teaching me what it means to live a life that is worth living. New subscriber, and thanks again for your videos and teaching. Cheers from Italy, fly safe!

Actually I am one of the people who like and respect the kestrel so much because I believe that it is a very smart falcon and he is trainable and not scary bird he is good for hunting.

Hey Ben! Do a video on Rough-legged hawks please! I've heard you mentioned before that you've hunted with them. Falconers that I've spoken to are pretty quick to discount them, but from what I've read they have some traits that could be desirable for hunting. Would really appreciate your perspective!

@benwoodrufffalconry

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I definitely will. It will be later in the year when the cold months hit. I am thinking about flying one this year because I haven’t for over a decade. And since nobody else does, I’d like to show how it works. Hoods are different. Anklets…. I use my owl anklets because they are booted. They almost all have extreme feather lice and have to be treated the first day, especially the second wave of migration. Lots of specifics. But it like to show it, rather than just talk about it and show old photos of my past birds. So that is my current plant. Be watching for them.

@thecggames

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@@benwoodrufffalconry That'd be so great! Everyone tells me their feet are too small, but I've seen them down with rabbits before so I know they've taken larger game. I've also seen them hover so I was thinking they could be trained to hover or wait above a field while you flush game. Excited to see your video later this year!

Do you mind doing a series on owls? Georgia resident here. Looking to specialize in owls but there isn't much info out there. Haven't taken the exam yet. Still saving up for equipment, books, and material to build a mew and weathering area.

Hey great video’s as always. Quick questions does anyone know if any falconers in St. George.

❤.... corazon con alas ! (Argentina Norte)

Nice: “Can do it” and “worth it”

Thanks for your videos. I learn so much.

I've always wondered if kestrel s and merlins ever hybridized with one another?

And could i assume this technique would work with other species of falcon and hawk?

Any more tips?

Hey Ben I love the videos! I’ve been getting more and more into falconry and am currently studying to take my test then going to try and find a sponsor! I do have a question though, I’ve heard a lot of different videos say that they opened apprentices to have more then the two options of kestrels or red tails, but I can’t find that list anywhere of what the new options are! If you could direct me to find one or even answer me here that would be great! I’m in Nevada if that makes any difference!

@hdollfusnageler

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I think that apprentices can use whatever bird they want to start with now. It’s really up to which bird is best for your lifestyle.

@raptorfalconry

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It depends on the state; look at your state regs, they should state the species each permit class is allowed to fly. It also depends on what your sponsor will allow you to fly as an apprentice.

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I’m falling in love with Kestrels, thank you very much for these videos! I assume kestrel feathers are illegals since they are native to North America?

@benwoodrufffalconry

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Yes in the United States, technically any species listed on the migratory bird treaty act list, requires a permit to have feathers or a live bird or a taxidermy specimen. And American kestrels are indeed on that list.