Found

[OutFlying]

Found today - Hapton, Lancashire, a friend caught this eagle owl up today. No rings, equipment etc.

[Joey]

so one released that big thing

[Hawkmaster]

Sure it is a falconry bird if there is no gear on it?

[HawkMan]

Is it wild or did it come to him when called ?????????
If its wild id let it go again ? it could be 1 of a breeding pair?
Just my opinion anyway .
Jb
Lovely looking birds though

[Tim Laycock]

I trust it will be dealt with appropriatly :yawinkle:

[HawkMan]

Approprietly I hope ,lol

[HawkMan]

Ill have it if they dont want it ????????
jb

[Fires59]

How did he catch it?

Did it come to him when he offered it some food or was it in a weak state?

[OutFlying]

Sure it is a falconry bird if there is no gear on it?


HM - do you really want me to give you the answer :rolleyes:

The owl is in A1 condition, I'm pretty certain a "wild one" wouldn't let you walk up to it, photograph it and then finally catch it with your jacket.

Rspca coming to collect it.

Jim.

[OutFlying]

I trust it will be dealt with appropriatly :yawinkle:


Removed from the area, wouldn't want an accident next season.

[Fires59]

i asked the question if it was weak because a weak owl may let you get close enough up to it to get a picture

[OutFlying]

No it wasn't weak. It is a strong, healthy, aggressive bas*ard.

[Fires59]

is he going to train it up or pass it on to a local enthusiast

[HoumaFalconer]

if it is a wild bird, you need to let it go. that is natures breading stock.

[Talon]

If its a wild one could be paired up and have young to feed this time of the year.

[Tim Laycock]

I doubt the finder will train it :lol:

[OutFlying]

is he going to train it up or pass it on to a local enthusiast

no....................

[OutFlying]

If its a wild one could be paired up and have young to feed this time of the year.

It isn't a wild one

[OutFlying]

if it is a wild bird, you need to let it go. that is natures breading stock.

it isn't a wild one

[Big JoeJoe]

it isn't a wild one

pmsl I think their are a few people on here who think its a wild one Jim lol

[OutFlying]

The sky is black with the wild ones round here Joe.......................................... like locust

[Hardcore Hawker]

Are you definately beyond any shadow of a doubt sure that it is not a wild bird, Do you need a second opinion. Just to bo 100% certain.

[Moses]

very nice bud the rspca would they let it free or leave it in a cage to die

[OutFlying]

pop round and give me your opinion :lol:

[Jester]

so its probably a "wild one" that some ****** harry potter fan got fed up of and cut the ring off and released :evil:





no wonder people are against owlies :roll:




and just to be pedantic............. was it dealt with appropriately? (not sure i want to hear the answer though :( )

[Talon]

very nice bud the rspca would they let it free or leave it in a cage to die

none i hope.

[OutFlying]

very nice bud the rspca would they let it free or leave it in a cage to die

Moses,

Why would they release a non native species and especially a captive bred one ?

I doubt they will let it die in a cage, most likely rehome it to somewhere more suitable.

Jim.

[Saker-Clive]

so its probably a "wild one" that some ****** harry potter fan got fed up of and cut the ring off and released :evil:





no wonder people are against owlies :roll:




and just to be pedantic............. was it dealt with appropriately? (not sure i want to hear the answer though :( )

Now that it has bee put up on an open forum, I would hope that it has been passed onto the right people to look after it...........................and not as most of the Goshawkers have said in the past, and it is already been 'dealt with'.:!:

[OutFlying]

so its probably a "wild one" that some ****** harry potter fan got fed up of and cut the ring off and released :evil:





no wonder people are against owlies :roll:




and just to be pedantic............. was it dealt with appropriately? (not sure i want to hear the answer though :( )


That's how I see it Jester.

It was caught up and reported to the rspca - not harmed.

Jim.

[OutFlying]

Now that it has bee put up on an open forum, I would hope that it has been passed onto the right people to look after it...........................and not as most of the Goshawkers have said in the past, and it is already been 'dealt with'.:!:


To all forum members PLEASE READ THE ALL THREAD - it was reported to the RSPCA.

Please don't add 2 and 2 and make 7 :yawinkle:

[Saker-Clive]

:goodman: ......and we all know what the RSPCA are like; if it isn't a cat or dog, they aint interested. :confused:

[OutFlying]

Clive- they are driving 40 miles to collect it on the strength, maybe they think it's a danger to cats and dogs :oops:

Jim.

[Jester]

i would take it but i dont have the space or time to deal with 2 of them and i couldnt imagine flying a cast of EEO being very easy :lol:



(i refuse to call a group of owls a parliament due to the self serving, lying, cheating *******s that inhabit normal parliament buildings:evil: )

[Afshimo]

Jim, it cud b the one from prison that escaped! they're lost for a good while lol. Want me to PM you with a number to contact? If it is her they'll be happy to see her again lol.

Hannah

[SSL]

Jim, it cud b the one from prison that escaped! they're lost for a good while lol. Want me to PM you with a number to contact? If it is her they'll be happy to see her again lol.

Hannah

Are they any better at keeping criminals in?

Steve.

[OutFlying]

Hannah,
I think it's now on it's way to the Rspca center at Lancaster.

Did the one from the prison have no equipment on it ?

Jim.

[MickeyDredd]

Are they any better at keeping criminals in?

Steve.

only indigenous ones ;)

[Afshimo]

lol, i'll the guy a call, give me a few mins lol.

Han

[HawkMan]

Jesus i have,nt seen a debate on a lost bird for ages ,good to see there,s more owl lovers on here then make out .
God bless you all and let the night owl lead you safe at night ,Amen
Jb( HE HE )

[Afshimo]

yeah, she's dropped down turbary woods sanctuary now. She's alright, just waiting for someone to claim her lol.

[OutFlying]

Is that where she's ended up Hannah ?

[Afshimo]

yeah, all iwas told an asked lol.

[OutFlying]

Good to hear it wasn't released back into the wild or killed in a cage....................................or killed by a goshawker.......................................or ignored by the Rspca..........................or................. ....or ..............etc etc

[Tim Laycock]

Removed from the area, wouldn't want an accident next season.

Very wise, If there was going to be an accident you know who it would befall dont you.......Mr Lucky! :yawinkle: :lol:

[OutFlying]

Correct Tim.

[BrianM]

are you really sure it wasnt a wild one jim ????? pmsl

[OutFlying]

Not sure now Brian :rolleyes: :lol:

[Barbary Boy]

how can anyone know if it was a wild one or not? how did you manage to catch it exactly? a wild and healthy eagle owl would not normally be easy to catch if fit and healthy? not all captive bred birds are fitted with rings and im sure there are wild pairs unknown to the "authorities" that allso go unrung? i suspect it is an escapee due to the fact someone was able to get that close! but you never know, a starving or injured wild one could be approachable? i hope it was a wild one and that there are more than we think out there.

[Renton]

so its probably a "wild one" that some ****** harry potter fan got fed up of and cut the ring off and released

I would not be at all surprised! :roll:

[Renton]

i hope it was a wild one and that there are more than we think out there.

There is for certain, I've seen it, at least one wild EEO operating out of a wood not too far away from where I live. And I don't mean my own daft specimen; he is definitely in his aviary! :rolleyes:

[Moses]

so its probably a "wild one" that some ****** harry potter fan got fed up of and cut the ring off and released :evil:





no wonder people are against owlies :roll:




and just to be pedantic............. was it dealt with appropriately? (not sure i want to hear the answer though :( )


well he is a bad and not so harry potter fan then if he let an owl loose coz harry had a snowy owl and not a eeo :D

[Starsky]

are you really sure it wasnt a wild one jim ????? pmsl
It was probably a wild EEO, trapped, trained and then released back in to the wild pmsl

[Jester]

well he is a bad and not so harry potter fan then if he let an owl loose coz harry had a snowy owl and not a eeo :D

yeh but snowies are more expensive :roll:

[Renton]

yeh but snowies are more expensive :roll:

Thankfully. Who'd want one anyway?

[Moses]

yeh but snowies are more expensive :roll:

yes they sure r :)

[Freddie1]

:goodman: ......and we all know what the RSPCA are like; if it isn't a cat or dog, they aint interested. :confused:
The rspca f******** ******s all they will do is not fit to put on here sorry but too many experiences with the good old RSPCA!:twisted:

[HawkMan]

I cant believe what you pack of self centred swines are saying ,not everyone who owns owls is some harry potter fan ??????????????????????
Lets end this gibberish .
Ive owned owls for 2 years and seen harry potter atleast 1000 times so what .
Jb

[Tim Laycock]

Ita a generalisation, calm down :lol:

[Barbary Boy]

like i said earlier, i really hope it is a wild one, i personally think it would be great to have them as a regular addition to our wildlife and wouldnt stop there ! lets bring back wild boar, wolves and bears! YEEES!

[HawkMan]

Im shaking really ive just finished watching harry potter ,and me owls are hooting ,pmsl .
Owl lover john

[HawkMan]

I think your right BB live and let live .
Ther,es plenty living wild in england anyway now .
I wouldnt mind a few great greys aswell ,flying free .
Jb

[Barbary Boy]

I think your right BB live and let live .
Ther,es plenty living wild in england anyway now .
I wouldnt mind a few great greys aswell ,flying free .
Jb
white tailed sea eagles were extinct! look at them now? red kites were going nowhere, ospreys have had a big hand, and goses! well, theres a bone of contention!

[HawkMan]

Did you mean gooses BB there,s plenty m8 ,canada goose is widely populated .
Jb
Barnicle are doing good aswell ???????

[HawkMan]

White tailed sea eagle was extinct for christ sake has it been brought back on jurassic park ,
Ill have to read up on that ,are you drunk ,
Jb

[Big JoeJoe]

But the Owl Jim found wasn't wild was it Jim.

[Barbary Boy]

White tailed sea eagle was extinct for christ sake has it been brought back on jurassic park ,
Ill have to read up on that ,are you drunk ,
Jb
extinct in the uk you muppet!

[HawkMan]

How do you iknow big joe ,I just hope it has a nice life .
Jb
Hows ya flu joe im just getting back on me feet ,most of me lads are laid low

[Big JoeJoe]

How do you iknow big joe ,I just hope it has a nice life .
Jb
Hows ya flu joe im just getting back on me feet ,most of me lads are laid low

Same JB just gettin back to my feet, my flu was worse than yours though lol

[HawkMan]

Never joe i had to have a blood transfusion ,lol beat that .
Jb

[Big JoeJoe]

Never joe i had to have a blood transfusion ,lol beat that .
Jb

I had to have two pmsl

[HawkMan]

Because your twice the size as me it doesnt count ,pmsl
As long as your feeling better its good news
Take care
Jb

[OutFlying]

how can anyone know if it was a wild one or not? how did you manage to catch it exactly? a wild and healthy eagle owl would not normally be easy to catch if fit and healthy? not all captive bred birds are fitted with rings and im sure there are wild pairs unknown to the "authorities" that allso go unrung? i suspect it is an escapee due to the fact someone was able to get that close! but you never know, a starving or injured wild one could be approachable? i hope it was a wild one and that there are more than we think out there.

Get the dictionary out Bb - the owl was fit and healthy, easily approachable and easily trapped. It wasn't injured, starving or anyway other than 100 % fit. a coat was thrown over it and trapped - if it was wild then I'm a harris hawker or Barbary breeder without a fag break :rolleyes: Then read the first post again - a friend trapped it. Maybe he was an "Owl Whisperer" - get a grip, we know the difference between a wild bird and an imprint owl /captive specimen.

OF.

[HawkMan]

Im asking have you ever owned an owl ,if not how can you say you know a wild owl with a tame owl .
Im quite upset your bringing this still up .
Jb

[Hacker]

you could of auctioned it jim!

[Tim Laycock]

:rolleyes: :lol: :lol: :lol:

pmsl @ Jim

[HawkMan]

£50 ill start it

[OutFlying]

Im asking have you ever owned an owl ,if not how can you say you know a wild owl with a tame owl .
Im quite upset your bringing this still up .
Jb

JB.

Go and catch me a wild short eared owl, barn owl, tawny owl - I quite willing to bet you can't walk up to a healthy wild owl and pick it up.

Jim.

[OutFlying]

£50 ill start it

£75.99 - I'll buy it :oops:

[HawkMan]

Ill buy the EEo off ya now for £70

[HawkMan]

£90.00

[OutFlying]

£110

[Hacker]

have to agree, it was either one sick puppy or user friendly!

[Adam Barrett]

A eeo hung round near me for about 2 weeks, saw it regularly when out with the terrier. apparently a local lad lost/released it :-/. anyways saw it for about to weeks and then it dissapeared. if it was in hapton its probably the same one and is probably in a better place than it was before.....

Atb
Adam

[OutFlying]

Was it a wild one Adam ;-)

All I bothered about - is that it's now far away........


Jim.

[Adam Barrett]

no mate but from what i remember of it im glad he didnt turn his back on it!

anyway hope its in a better place now-for all parties involved especially next years gos hawking :-)

ATB
Adam

[Big JoeJoe]

Come on JB Catch a wild owl with yer coat PMSL and dont use one of your own and say its a wild one I know that old trick lol

[Barbary Boy]

Get the dictionary out Bb - the owl was fit and healthy, easily approachable and easily trapped. It wasn't injured, starving or anyway other than 100 % fit. a coat was thrown over it and trapped - if it was wild then I'm a harris hawker or Barbary breeder without a fag break :rolleyes: Then read the first post again - a friend trapped it. Maybe he was an "Owl Whisperer" - get a grip, we know the difference between a wild bird and an imprint owl /captive specimen.

OF.
lol excellent m8 i like it im having a fag break now though? pmsl

[OutFlying]

Nice one.

[SSL]

This'll make you laugh....

I lad from 'our club' was flying his Redtail, minding his own, and trying to catch a pheasant or rabbit dumb enough to appear.... out of no where comes this evil EEO, chased him and his bird off the land... he never looked back just ran like ****...

Made me laugh anyway...

Steve.

[Tim Laycock]

Your right Steve, that did make me laugh :lol:
Im not saying what I would have done but I like to think I wouldnt have been that :lol: :lol:

[Liam Hay]

Good thread r we sure ppl on here a falconry forum know what they r talking about or is it a wild one, the choice is urs

PMSL GOOD THREAD

PMSL @ OF

Liam

pure gold

[OwlsFoot]

ARE YOU DEFINATLY SURE IT WAS A WILD ONE JIM LOL WEVE HAD TOUBLE DISTINGUISHIN WILD AND NOT BEFORE LOL :wink: PMSL:wink:

[MickeyDredd]

It was probably a wild EEO, trapped, trained and then released back in to the wild pmsl

perhaps it was being hacked, i believe this is being attempted with species other than falcons now ;)

[GameHawker]

if it is a wild bird, you need to let it go. that is natures breading stock.

Not in this country mate.

[Tim Laycock]

Not in this country mate.

Thank F*** :supz: :supz: :supz:

[GameHawker]

Have got a few friends from the states and canada who have had falcons killed by Great Horned Owls they are a nasty piece of work.

[Tim Laycock]

Finaly, somebody else who is singing off the same sheet 8-)

[Dave Johnson]

Eagle owls in the wild have been recorded killing every other specie of raptor in there territory,and that includes eagles.They kill them when they are roosting.As this bird isn't native to the U.K I think a introduction scheme would be a disaster.There was a bloke in cage & aviary spouting on about the cliffs of cornwall being a good spot to introduce Eagle owls as there wasn't any wildlife on the 'empty' cliffs,trust me if that happened the EEO would wipe out peregrines and ravens in the EEO'S territory.Dave

[Tim Laycock]

OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You wait around for months getting your predictions slagged off and then it comes along like a Tsunami of common sense :supz:

[GameHawker]

OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You wait around for months getting your predictions slagged off and then it comes along like a Tsunami of common sense :supz:


Good job I joined the forum then BB do you not think. Been here 10 mins are we buddy's now? <Grin>

[HawkMan]

I wouldnt trust BB as far as you can throw him m8 ??????????/
A cold chill entered the room .
Jb

[Hacker]

Got a Gos?

[GameHawker]

No but I havn't got a harris either and I have never hand one let alone held one. Are things looking good <Grin>

[MickeyDredd]

No but I havn't got a harris either and I have never hand one let alone held one. Are things looking good <Grin>

Not necessarily, he is not always a good judge of character ;) :lol: :lol:

[Hacker]

Obviously cannot make a true observation on the HH then m8.
Only what youv`e heard, never mind we are always learning.

[GameHawker]

Spent three good seasons digging ferrets out of holes for a mate with his harris and watching it mug pheasants on the deck before I saw the light. I was saved the pleasure of having one althought they are great rabbit hawks i can't take that away from them. Its a real shame so many anchors own them now. I could not do a harris justice on rabbits don't have that many on my ground

[Hacker]

As you say m8 an Anchor should not mar the reputation of the bird, you should be looking at the anchor, who could own any bird?

[GameHawker]

I may be blinkered but it seems a lot of anchors own harris hawks who have no or little respect for the sport or there quarry they hunt. Shame really there are some good blokes out there just takes a few to mess it up for every one.

Sorry this is off topic.

[Hacker]

true though.

[Tim Laycock]

I wouldnt trust BB as far as you can throw him m8 ??????????/
A cold chill entered the room .
Jb

Your most sensible and wise posting yet :heart:

I am impressed :supz: :supz: :supz:

[Perlin]

out flying(jimmy) what ever did you start with that thread:rolleyes:

[OutFlying]

Plenty of entertainment Chris :rolleyes: