Flying my Harris

[Argyll27a]

Hi All Just thought I would let you all know how I got on with my Harris today as you know I think I am the only one that flies birds around here I have a friend that comes down now and again to fly his bird but he is about a 2hr drive away and can only get down now and then its a pity none of you guys or girls dont stay a bit closer I would love to arrange a field meet one of these days one of the places I have access to is about 5 miles of fields and sand dunes rabbit heaven I went out yesterday with two Harris Hawks and two ferrets as I havent had a chance to get my Harris used to dogs yet I have been useing the ferrets to bolt the rabbits anyway I went out at 10.30 am till 2.30 and came back with 12 rabbits could have been 14 but two got away if anyone is over this way and want to make a day of it flying there bird get in touch I work from 5.00pm till 2.00am so I can fly my bird every day 10am till 3.oopm and all weekend weather permitting
HAPPY HAWKING
Iain

[HunterPaul]

sounds like your making it all up mate....as that is my idea of heaven...where in scotland are you....get the hawk used to the dogs asap....it is the best when it all comes together....

[PeelsBells]

I agree with Paul get a good dog on and you will have the best fun. Saves doing warrens when they are empty as it takes to much time out of your flying day.
A dog makes your day if it is well trainned and has a good nose on it, and also if it will work cover.
Were in Scotland are you as i go up to Crawford and New Galloway flying now and then. Stay with the truckers and the bird stays in the garage with the heating on.
May be a few of use can come up and we can return the complement.

[HunterPaul]

oh im sure he wants to spend a night with you and a load of truckers andy...the mind boggles.

[PeelsBells]

oh im sure he wants to spend a night with you and a load of truckers andy...the mind boggles.

I just go there for the food honest

[HunterPaul]

I just go there for the food honest
pmsl.............:wink:

[PeelsBells]

pmsl.............:wink:

What does this mean i am a bit green

[Graham Stuart]

i would guess he is in Argyll, hunter i thought you were all knowing lol:wink:

[Argyll27a]

i would guess he is in Argyll, hunter i thought you were all knowing lol:wink:


Hi Barney
You would be right im in Argyll down by the Mull of Kintyre at the bottom of the peninsula and I have to say that yesterday was the best ever i have seen myself going out and coming back with just 4 rabbits everything just seemed to clicked yesterday if any of you guys want to come over just let me know
CHEERS
Iain

[Graham Stuart]

thanks mate we jocks should meet up for a **** up and a good natter;-)

[Argyll27a]

sounds like your making it all up mate....as that is my idea of heaven...where in scotland are you....get the hawk used to the dogs asap....it is the best when it all comes together....


Hi Hunter
This would be your heaven im not making it up but I have to say I have never taken 12 before norm about 4 everything just seemed to go right yesterday as I said I dont have a dog and its a friend that ferrets for mebut if you ever want to come over let me know and i,ll try and arrange a good day out for you
CHEERS
Iain

[Argyll27a]

thanks mate we jocks should meet up for a **** up and a good natter;-)

Hi Barney
a good **** up and natter sounds good to me

[Harrisii]

that does sound excellent argyll.
it sounds like you have plenty of coney in your area. i have plenty of land to fly over but have noticed that the rabbit numbers are dropping. they dont seem to be recovering over the breeding season for whatever reason. i try to refrain from visiting the same area twice and try to spread it thin but it aint helping. recently ive found myself going over the same ground just to get some flights.
however recently ive secured another 3 farms with a few rabbits so this should help. i have been going to the same ground for over 15 years now and needed a little change of scenery.
well done on the head count, thats pretty great. ive never come close to this number (12) but i usually stop if i get to 4/5. but it is hard to stop if all is going well and it seems she is hitting everything. well done mate.

[DeathFromAbove]

aye seems you have it made there buddy..... would love to come up sometime, as soon as work, money and time permit.