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@John-tx5or

Жыл бұрын

This was Amazing. Got Any? Very Cool.

I was a licensed falconer for over 20years. I used peregrines and hunted mainly sage grouse in Wyoming, ducks in Colorado and prairie grouse in Nebraska. And I just wanted to thank you for an excellent video. It is very informative and spot on. Great Job! Thank you.

@Maspets

2 ай бұрын

Informs me that falconers are deluded.

I was not aware prior to this of the conservation aspect of falconry. It must be a painful proud moment to release a partner youve worked with and bonded with for so long. I dont know if i would have the emotional strength to handle that.

@hudshawk

Жыл бұрын

Everything comes to an end sometime

@Maspets

2 ай бұрын

@rebasack21 Proud of what? The animal was living fine in the wild, you capture it, and then release it again.

Studies have shown that an estimated 75% to 80% of immature wild raptors die each year. Wild raptors taken by falconers defy this statistic and, as a result, the population of raptors increases. This is why we practice falconry.

@MrCmon113

Жыл бұрын

I'm sure the mice are very grateful.

@7BlackJack8

8 ай бұрын

@@MrCmon113 so, you've started a mice farm?

@dylanmccallister1888

7 ай бұрын

@@MrCmon113 they don’t just eat rodents they eat other birds too Places with snakes and lizards Fish Small game like rabbits etc They are a natural part of the ecosystem

@katiarobinowicz

5 ай бұрын

I was a bit heartbroken to see her part ways with him. But I appreciate you telling us about how this actually enables them to live longer. I wish they had a special banding program for released falconry birds - or maybe they do. But if he were banded, and she were out with binoculars later on, she'd be able to ID him for sure.

@Maspets

2 ай бұрын

@@katiarobinowicz Now that it's in the wild it can die like it was meant to.

Just beautiful. The dedication it takes to take care of this gorgeous amazing creature - and then the fortitude to let him go. Beautiful.

@Maspets

2 ай бұрын

By killing a bunch of other "gorgeous amazing" creatures.

Thank you for the focus on the conservation side of falconry, as it is often a very misunderstood aspect of the sport. I am not a falconer but do wildlife rehab focusing on birds of prey. When we do educational outreach, we often encounter members of the public who think of falconers as opposition to us -- as people who are stealing wildlife to keep as pets -- when in reality they are also playing a very important role in the survival of raptors! We share the same love of these birds, an appreciation of their role in the ecosystem, and a desire to see them continue to thrive in the world.

@Maspets

2 ай бұрын

That's what they are literally doing [stealing them], and some deciding to release them, which is NOT a requirement, doesn't change that. The anti-pet rhetoric here and the glorification of falconers are pathetic. It's all just an excuse for people to enjoy their hobbies.

This was a great story. Thanks yet again PBS for bringing on the feels!

@PBS

Жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed! 🐦

What a cool show and what a cool sport! Beautiful episode.

LOVE this Hesper!! So great to see you here! Thanks PBS for continuing to help falconry be understood.

1:29 Absolutely gorgeous. The bird looks pretty cool, too.

Well done on the interview. Your genuine interest comes through.

This is wonderful!! Excellent job to all.

Thanks for this! What an amazing introduction...

Excellent episode👍 on the Ancient to Modern Sport/Art/ Lifestyle that is Falconry!🦅 Bravo!👍🦅🦉✌🕊

I love pbs. As far as I'm concerned you have the best programming on TV. There is nobody that does it better than PBS and it's affiliates

@hudshawk

Жыл бұрын

I agree with you

Very interesting and informative! Thank you

Loving it !!

your animator is so talented

Wow she looks VERY crazily healthy

It would be so cool to have a pet bird like Quinn does (Valor) in League of Legends

9:08 is awesome. talking so nice, while feeding a bird to a bird. xD

Why did I almost cry when she said she’s gonna release Goji in a few weeks

@sfmc98

4 ай бұрын

Watch till the very end you actually will 😢

Oh wow.

Ty

@John-tx5or

Жыл бұрын

WM Floyd LI has a 🏈 🦅

Beautiful!! I have a feeling she's that ancestor she was talking about 😅...old habits.

Love to see faces of color on this topic. Very rewarding to see ! Thank you.

@Maspets

2 ай бұрын

Speaking of, falconry in the U.S. is a practice that is permissive of severe discrimination. You need to be approved by a "mentor" to do it, and it is obviously predominately male caucasian. I have been made aware of a disabled person who was refused mentorship. Who gets to do it is fully in control of some outright gatekeeping snobs. It really is a violation of human rights the way it is designed.

The American kestrel is not long-lived, with a lifespan of

I am on my journey.

Falconry is hunting, love this!!

@Maspets

2 ай бұрын

Amazing how hunters get more respect than people who just want to live with animals.

@sigitwellsa

2 ай бұрын

@@Maspets OK?

@Maspets

2 ай бұрын

@@sigitwellsa It's not OK.

@sigitwellsa

2 ай бұрын

@@Maspets what do you mean?

weird that there is so more regulations on falconry than other things...

@thekidsonly

Жыл бұрын

We are the most regulated hunting sport in the United States.

@LadyhawksLairDotCom

Жыл бұрын

@@thekidsonly Do you feel it's overregulated, or do you think the regulations ensure the wellbeing of the raptors in your care?

Let me see if I understood it right. There is a law in Texas that states that To own a kestrel one must attend supervised practice and training for two years. And to buy a semi automatic assault rifle nothing is necessary. Did I get anything wrong?

@NMFalconry

Жыл бұрын

You got a few things wrong. The apprenticeship time just means a more experienced falconer has agreed to mentor you for two years. You can get your first bird as soon as your apprenticeship starts and you do not require any supervision to fly or hunt with that bird. Assault rifles, by definition, are select fire, meaning they have multiple modes of fire including full auto or burst fire. The difficulty and expense of obtaining one is far beyond the means of almost everyone. Infinitely moreso than getting a kestrel. Assuming you meant semi automatic rifle and not assault rifle, you must not be a convicted felon or have any domestic violence convictions in order to own any firearm in the US. One of these things is a constitutionally protected right. The other, unfortunately, is not.

@Kapok6

Жыл бұрын

@@NMFalconry well said.

@MrCmon113

Жыл бұрын

A semiautomic rifle isn't alive, can't suffer and can't die.

@Maspets

2 ай бұрын

@@NMFalconry So what is wrong with the first thing they said? You can't continue to own the bird if you quit your mentorship so it is required. And by "nothing", I'm sure they meant for normal people who aren't felons and criminals, so that to me means nothing is necessary.

Kestrels are the Chihuahuas of the raptor world - no concept of their own size!

Whats the point though? What's the demand?