Ferruginous Hawks

[Austin]

I have been doing some research on the ferruginous hawk, I would like to hear some personal comments from those who have flown them or has some knowledge about someone else/ all the pros and cons please.

[Claire]

try here http://www.falconryforum.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=920

[Austin]

Well thanks for that info Claire, that's just about the exact things I have been studing from exsperienced falconers who have flown them for years. Looks like it's a ify bird to use depending on the terrin.

[Jiff]

i've spoken to martin hollinshead about the ferruginous hawk,he's flown them,but like me he seems to be harris' brain washed,however they can make a formidable hunting hawk for rabbit and hare,in open country. i have a contact for martin you can ask you'r questions of him weather or not you get an answer is another question,ferruginous dont, like a harris pick them selves up and carry on the chase,they dont like trees or cover so its open country hare and rabbit martin.hollinshead@virgin.net used to be he's contact,being female is a great advantage as i asked for advice and only got it when i logged on as my wife dawn......'whats all that about'

[Austin]

Jiff
Hey thanks for the e-mail address. I just sent a message to him we'll see if he replies. Appricate your efforts. I really what to cover every base before obtaining one of those birds. I know everything is not always in books we read, I learned that lesson the hard way. So personal contacts with exspeienced trainers sometimes works well.