Norton Park British Falconers Club International Meet Images

[Cassini]

Here are some of the images I took from the two days that I attended.
I hope some people can add to these for the enjoyment of others
on the forum. I and Dave Scott travelled up in the morning of the 3rd day to join the
members of Brian Birds group nr Mere. The ground was first class and
very cold!! so much so Dave had trouble getting the blocks he had brought
into the ground!! the weather am was fantastic although we suffered later
with freezing fog coming in.

[Cassini]

Here are some more of Floyd my charge at the mo. The Hoar frost was spectacular.
The Party was all on foot apart from I and Dave in his Landy as we had all the
Paintings for the Auction in the back so for security we were able to drive. It worked out
well though on the first flight of the day as when we were sent to block off the end
of one of the strips we found a group of pheasants out on the stubble in a prime
set up. Bob Wollstonecroft ( not sure of the spelling bob so if wrong I apologize)
put up his Gyr x Peregrine and we got a good flight and kill to start the day.

[Cassini]

Bob's Flight.

[Cassini]

Here are some more

[Cassini]

And more

[Ben C]

Some nice shots.

[Cassini]

Guss's tiercel in a stoop and Dave and some of the Party look on

[Dean]

Absolutely stunning!

[FalconMews]

Bob's bird is a Gyr-Red-Nape Shaheen.

[CJTaylor]

Great pictures and real good thread Andrew , these threads are the ones that make comming on here worth while.....col

[TLDWB]

Really good pictures.

Tom

[B C]

Absolutely stunning photographs Andrew, brilliant - thanks for posting them!

Bernie

[Gozzhawk]

Nice!!!

The one of the pheasant is superb , almost like a painting some guy did!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Cassini]

Bob's bird is a Gyr-Red-Nape Shaheen.

Sorry I did know that , Don't know why I didn't correct myself!!

She was bred by you guy's wasnt she? Nice Falcon

[FalconMews]

Sorry I did know that , Don't know why I didn't correct myself!!

She was bred by you guy's wasnt she? Nice Falcon

Yes, out off the old female Shaheen.

[Cassini]

Here are some more. Is there anyone out there who took some
other than me???

These three are when Dave Scott flew his second Pere x Saker . The first stoop was
awsome but nearly ended in disaster near a fence . Some of us thought the
partridge had hit the wire and killed itself but when someone went to check
the partridge had gone. The Falcon then remounted to a lovely pitch which she does
at home every day then the fog came in underneath her obscuring her from us I continued
to track her using the Telemetry which told us she was over head still ! We kept shouting
which probably kept her from drifting off. She came back in to a pheasant body when
the mist moved off. Very lucky not to have lost her in that!!!

[SmallPeregrine]

1st day Near Andover

[Cassini]

From Day 4. Unfortunately we suffered quite bad light all day so
the photo's were'nt great from the quality standpoint, Sorry

Bryn , Chris, Guss and Carl share a joke, Guss gearing up ,Chris with
Video Camera, Petal Kens falcon
stooping on pheasants. And Ken picking her up after an unlucky flight.

[Cassini]

1st day Near Andover

Thanks Phil for posting :)

[Dean]

1st day Near Andover
Looks brilliant ground and conditions!

[BarbaryHawking06]

Looks brilliant ground and conditions!

unfortunately it wasn't, my first setup (picture 1 where the cars are standing in that pic there was about 10 redlegs in the right hedge) you can see was the best of the day I went over far to the right with the bird overhead and then the spectators moved towards me and flushed the partridges in my direction, the tiercel hit it 5 yards in front of me :supz: (if you didn't know thats me in the second pic)
best flight for watching ever. What you can't see to the left of the game strip was fencing and a couple hundreds yards to the right there were fences everywhere running along and across fields. Ken Mc Dougals falcon missed the fence by an inch!!! That same day on another venue a spanish falcon destroyed its transmitter on the fence! So not all spots were good for flying any bird, I wouldn't have flown my gos in some of the places.

[Dean]

unfortunately it wasn't, my first setup (picture 1 where the cars are standing in that pic there was about 10 redlegs in the right hedge) you can see was the best of the day I went over far to the right with the bird overhead and then the spectators moved towards me and flushed the partridges in my direction, the tiercel hit it 5 yards in front of me :supz: (if you didn't know thats me in the second pic)
best flight for watching ever. What you can't see to the left of the game strip was fencing and a couple hundreds yards to the right there were fences everywhere running along and across fields. Ken Mc Dougals falcon missed the fence by an inch!!! That same day on another venue a spanish falcon destroyed its transmitter on the fence! So not all spots were good for flying any bird, I wouldn't have flown my gos in some of the places.
Oh bummer!!At least the ground was nice and open for the birds to perform nice pitches and position!The weather looks perfect,maybe its the pics!Nice first flight btw!

[Jastreb]

Great pictures Andrew :supz:

Cheers Viktor

[Brian Sullivan]

Thank you very much for sharing the great pictures-Andy. There appears to be some really good sport had by all. Nice to put a few faces with names.

Brian

[Hex]

Great pic's and good thread...

Karl

[ScuffMan]

Top notch pictures Andrew, lovely to look at 8-) .

[CloakDaggerTiercel]

Fantastic pictures Andy,
Thanks for putting them up.
Nick

[Cassini]

here are some more, these ,some of you may have seen already.
Here's Chris Southern's (Mara) falcon Coco taking a pheasant

[Cassini]

Chris running to assist Coco , Coco with her rooster , My falcon Floyd
mounting , me and Dave Scott coming out of the Game strip after bringing floyd in.
and finally Dave casting off Sweetpea his falcon

[BarbaryHawking06]

here are some more, these ,some of you may have seen already.
Here's Chris Southern's (Mara) falcon Coco taking a pheasant

what a spectacularly looking rooster ours are mostly like this one, with or without a ring around the neck:

[Jastreb]

Andrew is that rooster one of the released birds from the previous 2008. season?

Cheers Viktor

[Yorkshire Hawker]

Andrew the pictures are pin sharp and crystal clear amazing, would love to know what camera set up you have and any tips.
Kind regards Alan.

[Cassini]

Andrew is that rooster one of the released birds from the previous 2008. season?

Cheers Viktor

Hard to tell but I would imagine so.

[Cassini]

what a spectacularly looking rooster ours are mostly like this one, with or without a ring around the neck:

I noticed that these pheasants at the venue were all of Michigan Blue Back origin
or have alot of american line in them . They are good flyers apparently although
I have heard they stray quite a way's from there release ground. Some
keepers don't like them as they are always straying and have to be dogged in
continually. Handsome Pheasants though.

[Cassini]

Andrew the pictures are pin sharp and crystal clear amazing, would love to know what camera set up you have and any tips.
Kind regards Alan.

Alan, the kit I'm using is a Canon 1D MKIII and a 100-400 IS lens.
not all came out good and this camera is only a month old so I'm
still getting to grips with it but its focusing ability is amazing when
it does lock on.

[SSL]

I noticed that these pheasants at the venue were all of Michigan Blue Back origin
or have alot of american line in them . They are good flyers apparently although
I have heard they stray quite a way's from there release ground. Some
keepers don't like them as they are always straying and have to be dogged in
continually. Handsome Pheasants though.

Small and fast, you can't whack a blue back :supz: I love that all the ones put down on shoots wander personally :lol:

[Eryr]

Fantastic thread & excellent pics! More please! :)

[Jastreb]

Hard to tell but I would imagine so.

That's why I am saying that British gamekeepers are THE BEST IN THE WORLD :supz:

I am trying to bring some things over here in Croatia :wink:

Cheers Viktor

[Brian Sullivan]

Alan, the kit I'm using is a Canon 1D MKIII and a 100-400 IS lens.
not all came out good and this camera is only a month old so I'm
still getting to grips with it but its focusing ability is amazing when
it does lock on.

Hi Andy,

Is the Canon 1D MKIII with "21.1 megapixels"? I am looking to purchase one very soon.

Best regars, Brian

[HalkyWalky]

brilliant thread fantastic pictures
blue backs are good high flyers and fast too providing a good challenge to a bird or gun

[MarshallDirect]

Robert Bagley (marshall radio) and Steve Chingren (house of grouse) both have some pictures of the meet that I'll add when they get back from a trip to Argentina looking at Cassini Peregrines. They went on from the BFC meet onto Argentina. I didn't take any pictures as I was flying. The meet was great, a very high standard, but there were hazards. My bird hit a fence as did a very experienced and well known tircel that died as well as a result of a wired fence. Great doo, most of the ego's were left at home the only issue was £3.80 a pint, i nearly died of shock...

[Cassini]

That's why I am saying that British gamekeepers are THE BEST IN THE WORLD :supz:

I am trying to bring some things over here in Croatia :wink:

Cheers Viktor

Thanks for the compliments, Though personally the best pheasants I've seen are
our british fenland pheasants Wild Brave and hard as nails!!

[Cassini]

Hi Andy,

Is the Canon 1D MKIII with "21.1 megapixels"? I am looking to purchase one very soon.

Best regars, Brian

No Brian , that one is the 1Ds , This one has only 10 Megapixel but
very wide colour gamut and 10 frames per second!!!! its more for sports photographers
and reportage.

[Trebor]

Guss's tiercel in a stoop and Dave and some of the Party look on

Andy great pictures all the way through this thread, got to be good you make Dave S look good :supz:, weather looked perfect for flying .
Rob

[Cassini]

Robert Bagley (marshall radio) and Steve Chingren (house of grouse) both have some pictures of the meet that I'll add when they get back from a trip to Argentina looking at Cassini Peregrines. They went on from the BFC meet onto Argentina. I didn't take any pictures as I was flying. The meet was great, a very high standard, but there were hazards. My bird hit a fence as did a very experienced and well known tircel that died as well as a result of a wired fence. Great doo, most of the ego's were left at home the only issue was £3.80 a pint, i nearly died of shock...

It was great to see Robert and Steve and his lovely wife Julie. I travelled with
steve grouse hawking in wyoming for quite a few weeks back in the early
nineties, Was lucky enough to see Jomo at his peek I think. Its staggering to think
this tiercel is still taking sage grouse at 21 seasons old!!!!

I intend to go out again when I get a little more free time. Its a stunning place as you
know.

Thanks again steve for your winning bid. Will be in touch.

[Cassini]

Andy great pictures all the way through this thread, got to be good you make Dave S look good :supz:, weather looked perfect for flying .
Rob

Rob , He nearly cracked the lens bud :)

Was disappointed we never got to share a beer mate, Hope your feeling better.

[Trebor]

Rob , He nearly cracked the lens bud :)

Was disappointed we never got to share a beer mate, Hope your feeling better.

Hi Andy
Wrong Rob ,I was out with Rob K yesterday, glad you had a good time and Robs feeling better .

Cheers
Rob

[Yorkshire Hawker]

Thanks for the reply Andy,I have the nikon 40x and love the camera to bits.
Always looking for top tips and eager to improve.
Look forward to see more pictures.

[Batwing]

see chris got a new pair off boots

[BlackFalcon]

A few video stills to add to the pics of the meet.

Chris

[BlackFalcon]

And some more.

Chris

[BlackFalcon]

And yet more.

Chris

[BlackFalcon]

And the last for now.

Chris

[Dean]

That ground looks perfect to me Chris!!Then again you aint seen where I hawk!!;)To be honest I do have a few fields like these but I dont hawk roosters or partridge,far to technical for me!!:lol:

[BlackFalcon]

The very last.

Chris

[CJTaylor]

Good snaps Chris , ps is that C Gilchrist i can spy , admireing the drink being poured?...Col

[Marra]

Good snaps Chris , ps is that C Gilchrist i can spy , admireing the drink being poured?...Col

Hi Col, yes thats him, any drink going and he's in line :lol:

Chris

[BarbaryHawking06]

A few video stills to add to the pics of the meet.

Chris

Dean, pics lie in this case, look at the first 2 pictures, especially the first one it looks as if the cars were miles away, yet it might be less than 200yds. In the second pic the game cover crop is across a valley with barbed wire running along the bottom and a telegraph wire running parallele to the cover crop. Also you have to think pheasant or partridge, a duck especially a mallard once out of water will either try to make it back or make a clean break thus climbing out of potential danger for the falcon like barbed wire or the telegraph wires which I think can even be more dangerous to a falcon, look at this pic, its my old tiercel barbary a year after hitting a telegraph wire:

[BarbaryHawking06]

The Spaniards had their leather bottle filled with fine Spanish wine on our International field meet, too. They were the favourite guests of all landowners and some newbies pouring wine all over them accounted for a laugh or 2, meself had wine all over but the mouth :oops:

[Ben C]

love the landscape shots....AWESOME

[Cassini]

Thanks Chris for posting all of these . Just the thing I was looking for.
Looks like I missed out being with the Spanish guy's with all that wine
flowing!!!

I hope to add some more later but anyone feel free to post some more
to give even more flavour of the meet to this thread . Thankyou all for
contributing.

[Cassini]

Here are the last I have. Sweetpea on the wing, Steve williams casting off Maisie his
peregrine, Maisie bearing down on her redleg ,Anthony's Gyr on his way down after
the flush , Anthony bringing him in to the fist.

[Cassini]

The very last from the day. The light was pretty low by then and I was
stuggling to capture anything!!!

This is the best from the sequence of Phil Myers, Jinty's flight .

[Mark Collins]

Fantastic pictures, looks like a great field meet.

[Dave G]

fine birds and fab pics glad you all had a brill time ;)

[CJTaylor]

Here are the last I have. Sweetpea on the wing, Steve williams casting off Maisie his
peregrine, Maisie bearing down on her redleg ,Anthony's Gyr on his way down after
the flush , Anthony bringing him in to the fist.
Andrew , is Anthonys bird a gyrkin , or is it the 7/8ths gyr he was flying last season ??, as im flying one myself , and id heard a bit about it from chris and Jeff , it sounded to perform much like my own..colin

[J.P]

ANDY! you had to rub it in by putting the pictures up didnt you!!?
Completely gutted i couldnt make it.
Looks amazing, i live just near andover and the weather that day was enough of a reason to be out in it, absolutely gorgeous the whole day through.

Fantastic photos Andy. :evil:

[Cassini]

Andrew , is Anthonys bird a gyrkin , or is it the 7/8ths gyr he was flying last season ??, as im flying one myself , and id heard a bit about it from chris and Jeff , it sounded to perform much like my own..colin

Yes its a 7/8ths Gyr but to me its a gyr??? did fly well and you can see on
a good day with a good setup it would go stratospheric.

[Cassini]

ANDY! you had to rub it in by putting the pictures up didnt you!!?
Completely gutted i couldnt make it.
Looks amazing, i live just near andover and the weather that day was enough of a reason to be out in it, absolutely gorgeous the whole day through.

Fantastic photos Andy. :evil:

So sorry about that bud , and you missed a corker of a flight today too!!
we will make sure you don't miss the next.

[CJTaylor]

Yes its a 7/8ths Gyr but to me its a gyr??? did fly well and you can see on
a good day with a good setup it would go stratospheric.

Andy to be honest , mines also a gyr to me mate , in look and manner thanks...Col

[Bwana]

Here are the last I have. Sweetpea on the wing, Steve williams casting off Maisie his
peregrine, Maisie bearing down on her redleg ,Anthony's Gyr on his way down after
the flush , Anthony bringing him in to the fist.


Hi Andy. Great photos! It was good to see you & Scotty there. This was the first BIG field meet I have ever attended. I was very nervous with the prospect of flying my (not so high mounting) tiercel in the company of the well known falconers there. I should not have worried, the comraderie and support from all was great (& my tiercel managed to kill a partridge). Wonderful ground, great company & I witnessed some top class sport. I hope that there is another spring meet next year.

Tony

[BarbaryHawking06]

Hi Andy. Great photos! It was good to see you & Scotty there. This was the first BIG field meet I have ever attended. I was very nervous with the prospect of flying my (not so high mounting) tiercel in the company of the well known falconers there. I should not have worried, the comraderie and support from all was great (& my tiercel managed to kill a partridge). Wonderful ground, great company & I witnessed some top class sport. I hope that there is another spring meet next year.

Tony

I still remember clearly the flight of your tiercel, it broke the wing of the partridge on impact AND he flew much better than my female on that day :goodman:
Hope we share the field again, all the best and good hawking
Björn

[TiercelJim]

GREAT pictures andy:!:

[Cassini]

Hi Andy. Great photos! It was good to see you & Scotty there. This was the first BIG field meet I have ever attended. I was very nervous with the prospect of flying my (not so high mounting) tiercel in the company of the well known falconers there. I should not have worried, the comraderie and support from all was great (& my tiercel managed to kill a partridge). Wonderful ground, great company & I witnessed some top class sport. I hope that there is another spring meet next year.

Tony

HI Tony , It was great seeing you there as well, and I now know the man to take
to the restaurant if you want to get superb service!!

Tony these things can be very intimidating with the big names flying top class
falcons with huge reputations but none of that really matters at the end of the
day. Its about meeting people who love what you love and enjoying being out there.

Ego's do get inflated and bruised on these occasions but what it really all is
about is the birds.I would love to have a super high mounting falcon as much as
the next guy but we have all different circumstances,time and experience.
the one thing you can take from these gatherings is new friends and possibly
learning something different about the art. There are some truly talented falconers
out there and being able to enjoy the field with some is a hell of an opportunity

it was great to see you and your lovely wife.

see you soon Andy

[Brian Sullivan]

No Brian , that one is the 1Ds , This one has only 10 Megapixel but
very wide colour gamut and 10 frames per second!!!! its more for sports photographers
and reportage.

Thanks for the information and I have to say you and Chris have provided us with some great pictures of the meet. Looks like a classy meet with well kept Falcons and serious GameHawkers. Fun had by all I am sure. Lots of smiles and Falcons on Game!

Brian

[TiercelMan]

Hi Andy. Great photos! It was good to see you & Scotty there. This was the first BIG field meet I have ever attended. I was very nervous with the prospect of flying my (not so high mounting) tiercel in the company of the well known falconers there. I should not have worried, the comraderie and support from all was great (& my tiercel managed to kill a partridge). Wonderful ground, great company & I witnessed some top class sport. I hope that there is another spring meet next year.

Tony

Hi Tony glad to hear you enjoyed the meeting. With luck I might see you and tiercel at Woodhall next year. I'm so glad you're still enjoying him and he didn't let you down. You know I've a special interest in him;)

Alistair

[Falcons7]

Thanks Chris for posting all of these . Just the thing I was looking for.
Looks like I missed out being with the Spanish guy's with all that wine
flowing!!!

I hope to add some more later but anyone feel free to post some more
to give even more flavour of the meet to this thread . Thankyou all for
contributing.




You be a good lad and stay away from alcohol , just say NO lol

[Cassini]

You be a good lad and stay away from alcohol , just say NO lol

Good advice Jeff, as you know how messy it can get!!!! LOL
Hope things are well with you pal.

[Ben C]

not a bad word posted.............how refreshing. :rolleyes::supz::supz:

[Tony James]

You be a good lad and stay away from alcohol , just say NO lol

I think you'll find Andy is tee total Jeff:lol::rolleyes::goodman:

[BarbaryHawking06]

not a bad word posted.............how refreshing. :rolleyes::supz::supz:

might be due to the fact that most people posting on this subject have met now personally, what a pity that not all IFF members were there :roll:

[Ben C]

might be due to the fact that most people posting on this subject have met now personally, what a pity that not all IFF members were there :roll:

Indeed........it makes one hell of a difference when you finally meet people.

[Falcons7]

I think you'll find Andy is tee total Jeff:lol::rolleyes::goodman:

Cant think why !

[LanczSpringer]

Indeed........it makes one hell of a difference when you finally meet people.

I'll second that....... Before I met Ben I though he was a sensible, upstanding teacher:roll:

In all honesty though relationships are forged though face to face meetings rather than bickering behind some on line persona, I've said it before and I'll no doubt say it again.

Glad to hear you all had a fantastic time, I look forward to hear some more stories and roll on Woodhall Spa:supz:

[Cassini]

Here are some images courtesy of Stan Maud who also attended the meet.
The People some of which I did not get the good fortune to meet so if possible
could people tell me who they are. Enjoy!

The only Chap I know from these three is the third picture Mr Steve Williams who
was the Brain child of the meet If It was'nt for Steve the whole thing would never
have happened.

[Finnish]

Great thread some real nice pic's there.....

[Cassini]

Some more of the guests from europe, Bjorn with his Barbary. But the other gentlemen I do
not know so forgive me.

[Tony James]

Some more of the guests from europe, Bjorn with his Barbary. But the other gentlemen I do
not know so forgive me.

Hi Andy,

the bottom two pictures are of two excellent falconers from Spain. Bottom picture is Santos, and next one up is Lorenzo. They both fly superb hawks, and are wonderful people to spend time with. It's a pity you didn't get to meet them.

Best wishes,

Tony.

[CloudBase1664]

Here are some images courtesy of Stan Maud who also attended the meet.
!

The only Chap I know from these three is the third picture Mr Steve Williams who
was the Brain child of the meet If It was'nt for Steve the whole thing would never
have happened.

Hi Andrew I agree Steve deserves all the praise he gets it was a wonderful effort .I wish I could have got there.
Nice photo of him sharing his lunch with his hawk:lol:

Dave

[BarbaryHawking06]

Here are some images courtesy of Stan Maud who also attended the meet.
The People some of which I did not get the good fortune to meet so if possible
could people tell me who they are. Enjoy!

The only Chap I know from these three is the third picture Mr Steve Williams who
was the Brain child of the meet If It was'nt for Steve the whole thing would never
have happened.

first is Klaus Kühn, Germany

[Cassini]

Tony, thanks for the info. I heard all the time how good the Spanish falconers
birds performed and was disappointed not to have been able to see them fly.

By the way, you, Nick, Jacqui and the rest of the organizing committee need congratulating
too as I know Steve could never have pulled it off without all your help. And also
the elected field masters for all the groups. Well done to you all.

[Cassini]

Hi Andrew I agree Steve deserves all the praise he gets it was a wonderful effort .I wish I could have got there.
Nice photo of him sharing his lunch with his hawk:lol:

Dave

Dave it would have lifted the whole event another notch mate if you and others we
know could have been present :)

But Lets hope the powers at be can organize another end of season meet like this
cos If they do I am sure it will be even more well attended.

[Tony James]

Tony, thanks for the info. I heard all the time how good the Spanish falconers
birds performed and was disappointed not to have been able to see them fly.

By the way, you, Nick, Jacqui and the rest of the organizing committee need congratulating
too as I know Steve could never have pulled it off without all your help. And also
the elected field masters for all the groups. Well done to you all.

I'll pass that on. Thankyou.

[Cassini]

first is Klaus Kühn, Germany

Thankyou Bjorn :)

[Graham Irving]

That is one hell of a white gyr that chap was flying, barn doors comes to mind with that beast!

Graham

[Cassini]

Here are some british familiar faces, Dr Matt Gage, Chris Gilchrist, Steve Lee with Mark Upton,
Steve Lee again with Robert Bagley (USA) and Tony James and finally Andy Hollidge

[CJTaylor]

Here are some british familiar faces, Dr Matt Gage, Chris Gilchrist, Steve Lee with Mark Upton,
Steve Lee again with Robert Bagley (USA) and Tony James and finally Andy HollidgeHas anyone seen Chris " uncapped" in the last few years!
, by lad hes a picture......lol.....good lad though , lives and breathes game or duck hawking ,..Col

[GuyFawkes]

Stunning pictures, great photography.

[Cassini]

More People you may know, John Fairclough, Simon Higham, Carl Cheshire and a group shot
of Matt Gage, Mark Upton and Nigel Warrington.

[Cassini]

Jimmy Woods,Anthony Rhodes, Tony Pascoe and John Reagan.

[GameHawker]

Andy do you have any photo's from Stan of Mr Mann's Farther (captain Mann) carrying my falcon great old chap both him his son and his grandson enjoyed the day we had on there ground shame about the fog.

Carl

[BarbaryHawking06]

Some more of the guests from europe, Bjorn with his Barbary. But the other gentlemen I do
not know so forgive me.

I'm looking somehow distracted in the pic :roll:

[MarshallDirect]

Thanks for the pics it brings all the booze back to my head I consumed over the evenings. Nice to meet everyone again, looking forward to Woodhall Spa next.

Ste Lea

[CloakDaggerTiercel]

Here are some british familiar faces, Dr Matt Gage, Chris Gilchrist, Steve Lee with Mark Upton,
Steve Lee again with Robert Bagley (USA) and Tony James and finally Andy Hollidge

Im sure the top left picture is someone called 'Ahmed'. He turned up at grouse camp and sold me a dodgy transmitter.
Ill be sure to pass on these photo's to Interpol!
Nice pics Andy.
Nick

[Brian Sullivan]

Pure class, pure style, the Falconers and the Falcons!!

If they have this meet again next year I want to come-please.........

[Cassini]

Andy do you have any photo's from Stan of Mr Mann's Farther (captain Mann) carrying my falcon great old chap both him his son and his grandson enjoyed the day we had on there ground shame about the fog.

Carl

Your wish is my command Carl, I'm glad you asked because I had no info on who this old
gentleman was.

[Cassini]

I'm looking somehow distracted in the pic :roll:

Bjorn I was wondering what was on your mind!!!?

[BarbaryHawking06]

Bjorn I was wondering what was on your mind!!!?

you don't want to know that, really :yawinkle:

[Cassini]

Thanks for the pics it brings all the booze back to my head I consumed over the evenings. Nice to meet everyone again, looking forward to Woodhall Spa next.

Ste Lea

Yes Steve , Bring it on for Woodhall Spa. Oh and sorry for spelling your name wrong
my apologies

[Cassini]

Pure class, pure style, the Falconers and the Falcons!!

If they have this meet again next year I want to come-please.........

Brian, it was great and it would be wonderful to see you at Woodhall Spa or the
next end of season if it happens?? I do hope so :)

[Cassini]

Here are a few more from Stan Maunds camera . Thankyou Stan for letting me post these for everyone to see.

[Cassini]

and some more

[BarbaryHawking06]

Here are a few more from Stan Maunds camera . Thankyou Stan for letting me post these for everyone to see.

last pic must be Santos Garcias wonderful tiercel Gyr x Pere after his redleg kill from 800+ft

[Cassini]

and some from the Dinner on the last night

[Cassini]

Here's some more of the Hawks by Stan. Phil Myers "jinty" on a redleg
and Matt Gage's Falcon on her redleg too.

[Trebor]

Andy I know I said before ,but they are great pic's ,it did go well,wish I could have made it.:supz:

Rob Rowe

[Tony James]

Pure class, pure style, the Falconers and the Falcons!!

If they have this meet again next year I want to come-please.........

Dear Brian,

you were there in spirit at least. Just before Matt Gage flew his wonderful little falcon on the last day, I asked an american friend if he knew you --- and he spoke very highly of you:yawinkle:.

This meeting won't be repeated in the near future, but next year, all being well, should see a repeat of our biggest field meeting at Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire. It's earlier in the season (first half of october), but it's a fantastic event held every four years, over four days. If you get the chance to come it's worth the effort.

Best wishes,

Tony.

[Bwana]

Your wish is my command Carl, I'm glad you asked because I had no info on who this old
gentleman was.

That.s a great picture of a real gentleman and a great host on the day. He not only welcomed us on his land - but welcomed us into his home to see his George E. lodge paintings too. How can we ensure he gets a copy of this photo of him with a falcon on hi fist - I am certain he will appreciate it?

Tony

[Tony James]

That.s a great picture of a real gentleman and a great host on the day. He not only welcomed us on his land - but welcomed us into his home to see his George E. lodge paintings too. How can we ensure he gets a copy of this photo of him with a falcon on hi fist - I am certain he will appreciate it?

Tony

Hi Tony,

I can arrange that with NHM if you like.

Tony (the other one)

[Brian Sullivan]

Dear Brian,

you were there in spirit at least. Just before Matt Gage flew his wonderful little falcon on the last day, I asked an american friend if he knew you --- and he spoke very highly of you:yawinkle:.

This meeting won't be repeated in the near future, but next year, all being well, should see a repeat of our biggest field meeting at Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire. It's earlier in the season (first half of october), but it's a fantastic event held every four years, over four days. If you get the chance to come it's worth the effort.

Best wishes,

Tony.

Dear Tony,

I would be delighted to join you and your friends for that gathering. I will try to schedule the trip in October. I will later ask for details once we are nearing the date.

I want to see where real "Game Hawking" all started.

The pictures give us all a taste.

Best regards, Brian

[SmallPeregrine]

Dear Brian,

you were there in spirit at least. Just before Matt Gage flew his wonderful little falcon on the last day, I asked an american friend if he knew you --- and he spoke very highly of you:yawinkle:.

This meeting won't be repeated in the near future, but next year, all being well, should see a repeat of our biggest field meeting at Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire. It's earlier in the season (first half of october), but it's a fantastic event held every four years, over four days. If you get the chance to come it's worth the effort.

Best wishes,

Tony.
Would you like to tell everyone Tony why it wont be repeated:?::goodman:
And also can you explain why the BFC insists on holding Woodhall Spa so early in the season(October). Its a known fact that the majority of landowners who make this event possible would prefer the meeting to be held at the back end of the year:?:
Phil

[Cassini]

Hi Tony,

I can arrange that with NHM if you like.

Tony (the other one)

I will send it to you Tony in full file size then it can be printed off and then sent.
I will ask Stan if this is o.k but I'm sure there will be no problem.

Andy

[Graham Irving]

Would you like to tell everyone Tony why it wont be repeated:?::goodman:
And also can you explain why the BFC insists on holding Woodhall Spa so early in the season(October). Its a known fact that the majority of landowners who make this event possible would prefer the meeting to be held at the back end of the year:?:
Phil


Phil, what Tony was saying is that this type of event wont be repeated in the near future due to the fact that about 2 years have passed from inception to the event taking place, its not just a case of find some land, find a venue and then publisise it to pull something like this off.
As for Woodhall, why ask Tony, he is only the tresurer, your question should be asked to the director or better still the Woodhall organising committee.
:box:
Graham

[Dean]

Phil, what Tony was saying is that this type of event wont be repeated in the near future due to the fact that about 2 years have passed from inception to the event taking place, its not just a case of find some land, find a venue and then publisise it to pull something like this off.
As for Woodhall, why ask Tony, he is only the tresurer, your question should be asked to the director or better still the Woodhall organising committee.
:box:
Graham
All the hard work seemed to pay off Graham,folk I have spoken to enjoyed it immensely,no gripes and excellent falconers doing what they do best!!Wish I was gregarious!!;)

[SmallPeregrine]

Phil, what Tony was saying is that this type of event wont be repeated in the near future due to the fact that about 2 years have passed from inception to the event taking place, its not just a case of find some land, find a venue and then publisise it to pull something like this off.
As for Woodhall, why ask Tony, he is only the tresurer, your question should be asked to the director or better still the Woodhall organising committee.
:box:
Graham

Well Graham I'm not trying to be argumentative, I find it a bit puzzling by Tony's statement prior, that there will not be another meet of this scale in the near future after Norton Park being a fantastic success.
Tony has put himself forward on here as BFC spokesman to answer all queries and questions concerning BFC policies and events of this magnitude. Don't forget Graham not only did Steve Williams near enough pull off the Norton Park BFC international meeting single handily but also a fantastic auction:D. Another reason I ask Tony because he is Treasurer for the club, he single handily knows what can be spent on events like Woodhall etc and what can not be spent cause he holds the 'coffers'

As for Woodhall I think holding it later in the season we would see better sport(ie fitter Falcons and Hawks being flown but also fitter and older game being flown), more land would be made available to the club(meaning more members will be able to attend with more venues being made available) after all the major shoots would been and gone and more stable weather patterns later in the season.
I think even Alan Sugar and Alvin Jones would agree with me on these subjects:?::mrgreen:
All the best
Phil

[Tony James]

I will send it to you Tony in full file size then it can be printed off and then sent.
I will ask Stan if this is o.k but I'm sure there will be no problem.

Andy

Thanks Andy,

if it's all OK, I'm sure I can arrange for a copy to be sent.

Best wishes,

Tony.

[Tony James]

Well Graham I'm not trying to be argumentative, I find it a bit puzzling by Tony's statement prior, that there will not be another meet of this scale in the near future after Norton Park being a fantastic success.
Tony has put himself forward on here as BFC spokesman to answer all queries and questions concerning BFC policies and events of this magnitude. Don't forget Graham not only did Steve Williams near enough pull off the Norton Park BFC international meeting single handily but also a fantastic auction:D. Another reason I ask Tony because he is Treasurer for the club, he single handily knows what can be spent on events like Woodhall etc and what can not be spent cause he holds the 'coffers'

As for Woodhall I think holding it later in the season we would see better sport(ie fitter Falcons and Hawks being flown but also fitter and older game being flown), more land would be made available to the club(meaning more members will be able to attend with more venues being made available) after all the major shoots would been and gone and more stable weather patterns later in the season.
I think even Alan Sugar and Alvin Jones would agree with me on these subjects:?::mrgreen:
All the best
Phil

Hi Phil,

I'm pleased you're not trying to be argumentative, as that would spoil a nice thread and get in the way of your undoubted appreciation for those who did the work that made this meeting such a pleasure (and if you think Steve pulled this off single handed, you're very mistaken). The work associated with the meeting is far from finished at the moment, and much as we would all like to think it could happen again, it certainly won't be next year. Fingers crossed that we might be able to organise the event at some future date, but for now let's appreciate what has just been.

Woodhall Spa. Since 1969 held early in the season, and very lucky we are to be welcomed back by something like 70 landowners for what is undoubtedly the most eagerly awaited meeting in our calendar. We are also extremely lucky to have such a selfless team of individuals to co-ordinate the whole thing.
Every 4 years, I and all other BFC members are lucky enough to be invited to attend, and we have the opportunity to accept that invitation or not.

Tony.

PS. Phil, the views I express on this Forum are mine and mine alone. I don't, and can't speak for the club.

[Bwana]

Thanks Andy,

if it's all OK, I'm sure I can arrange for a copy to be sent.

Best wishes,

Tony.

Thanks guys. PR!

Tony (the other one!)

[MarshallDirect]

Just received a load of pics from Robert Bagley AKA Mr Marshall in the US who is back from tracking wild cassini peregrines in Argentina. Rather than put them all on here I've added a slide show to www.falconryworld.com. Please let me know what you think on the forum though I'm not trying to take people away :)

SL

[Hawkmaster]

Please let me know what you think on the forum though I'm not trying to take people away :)
SLI think a link to this site might be NICE!:twisted:

[Trebor]

Just received a load of pics from Robert Bagley AKA Mr Marshall in the US who is back from tracking wild cassini peregrines in Argentina. Rather than put them all on here I've added a slide show to www.falconryworld.com. Please let me know what you think on the forum though I'm not trying to take people away :)

SL

Thanks for the pictures ,it's nice to see more if you have any.
Thanks to Robert Bagley.:supz:
Cheers
Rob

[MarshallDirect]

We are re-designing our site at present and will add a banner if you send me over the art work.

SL

[Cassini]

Just received a load of pics from Robert Bagley AKA Mr Marshall in the US who is back from tracking wild cassini peregrines in Argentina. Rather than put them all on here I've added a slide show to www.falconryworld.com. Please let me know what you think on the forum though I'm not trying to take people away :)

SL

Thanks Steve, Really nice slide show. I hope Robert and Steve's trip went well.
It would be good if you could post some of them here I think it would really add
to the whole thread. Nice shot by the way of your falcon in flight.

Andy

[MarshallDirect]

I'm just e-mailing back and forth to Robert at present. He going to send me over the pics as attachments so I can add them and send some of the best from Steve's camera as well. Yes my bird looked nice on that pic, should be nicer next year with a new set of pale feathers, fingers crossed.

SL

[Cassini]

I'm just e-mailing back and forth to Robert at present. He going to send me over the pics as attachments so I can add them and send some of the best from Steve's camera as well. Yes my bird looked nice on that pic, should be nicer next year with a new set of pale feathers, fingers crossed.

SL

Well I'll look forward to seeing them. All the best for the moult

Cheers Andy

[PeregrinesUK]

Heres a few pics from mine and Ivans cameras of the Goshawk groups is was in. Mike

Mike Taylor
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r175/PeregrinesUK/mt.jpg

Ian Bell and Roxie
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r175/PeregrinesUK/IB.jpg

Martyn Furber
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r175/PeregrinesUK/martyn.jpg

Nick Kester
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r175/PeregrinesUK/nk.jpg

[PeregrinesUK]

Ken Smiths Tiercel Gos
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r175/PeregrinesUK/ksmith_gos.jpg

My gos and phes
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r175/PeregrinesUK/mt_gos.jpg

[Gozzhawk]

nice pic of nick kester watchin baldrick!!!

The one with game pocket looking full is quality , thats what its all about. A heavy game pocket and blood soaking into your clothes!!

[Cassini]

cracking photo's there Mike. Its a shame there were'nt more Shortwings
being flown. I wish I could have gone out with all the groups.

Thanks again lovely shots.