Golden eagle field meet

[Game & Pursuit Falcon UK]

Whoes up for it?

[Aquilla]

Count me in!
will look forward to it!
got some good ground to go at!

[Game & Pursuit Falcon UK]

Is it a male or female eagle youll be flying mate?

[Aquilla]

Is it a male or female eagle youll be flying mate?

Male! It knows the score !
Will go down between xmas and new year to get some handling time in with him. he never took much manning up and has a really good temprament!
just a case of getting him used to me again and seeing what his weight is doing

[RedNoseK9]

im in k really wan get eagle next year so cant wait to get out with one

[StormRider]

I havent got an eagle, but would be interested in coming along to spectate if possible. Would that be okay?
STU

[Game & Pursuit Falcon UK]

What me and Aquila are looking at doing, is getting together mid too late January. The venue will be lowland Scotland, and the prey there is Hare. We will need a good amount of beaters as the country is very open. Though hare numbers I am informed are high. Arrangements will be made between myself and Aquila as too a date after christmas. Anyone interested please post here and or PM me. Anyone else out there with a hunting eagle PM me if your interested in attending and I will talk too Aquila.

[Game & Pursuit Falcon UK]

We dont seam to have caught much interest on this. Or have people just not seen it?

[MickeyDredd]

Can you clarify how many not eagle-flying attendees i.e. spectators you will allow.

With regard to anyone else flying eagles I'm not sure if there are any more UK eagle guys on here.

Mike

[Barbary Boy]

how will you be flying the eagles?off the fist or waiting on?

[Game & Pursuit Falcon UK]

We will be flying off the fist, but in open terrain walking ridges with vast valleys laid out below us. So some spectacular long slips should ensue. Numbers wise the more beaters the better realy. I geuss that there will be no more than twenty though, once the day actually happens.

[Big JoeJoe]

Count me in for the beating but only if I see some action. Want to use my new DSLR I'm gettin for Xmas lol let me know the date and everything mate

Cheers
Big Joejoe

[Quiver]

count me in too and two friends

[Stephen]

im up for a bit of beating aswell just lets know

[Afshimo]

I;ll come! wooo!

[Wightwings]

dates times etc ..........;) :cool:

[Game & Pursuit Falcon UK]

Will be arranging the details with Aquila shortly. Land confirmed just need a time and date.

[Hacker]

K,
you can`t beat a good beating, forgive the pun.
I``ll come with Out Hunting if you reimburse the fuel bill?

[Game & Pursuit Falcon UK]

Were offering people the chance too come out and see two experienced Goldens flown at Hare. Were not offering an all expenses trip too Scotland. If you want to come thats fine but we aint paying for it!

[Tim Laycock]

I could not believe it, thought it was a joke!

[Jester]

I might be up for a bit of beating depending on when it is :supz:



as long as you promise not to take the p1ss out of an owlie (too much) cos i am a sensitive soul :roll: :roll:

[Out Hunting]

Hi K.

If you arrange a firm date I would love to come up and beat. long slips should equal great flights it would be a shame to miss it. maybe then we could have that beer!!! LOL:lol:

[Hacker]

******!

[Out Hunting]

Worth a try Hacker, but how much does WVO cost? Skinflint!!!! LOL:lol: :lol: :lol:

[Hacker]

Alright, let`s empty the chip pan and go then, happy now!

[Hacker]

We going hawking later?

[Out Hunting]

Alright, let`s empty the chip pan and go then, happy now!


:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Game & Pursuit Falcon UK]

I might be up for a bit of beating depending on when it is :supz:



as long as you promise not to take the p1ss out of an owlie (too much) cos i am a sensitive soul :roll: :roll:
Not a problem mate. Its nice too see an owlie come out of there nice fluffy world, to see sum big bunnywunnies being chased. More seriously I aint got a problem with it.

[Dougie Mc]

K sent you a pm hopefully you can count me in

Hybred

[Wilfred]

It is a pitty scotland is too far for me..will certainly be some amazing experience. Might be I will see some golden eagles hunting in Germany very near to where in live in short notice. I know some eagle hunter he will probably hunt near to where i live in short notice. Hope i can find time to watch then. Must be great hunting.

[Game & Pursuit Falcon UK]

Latest news as regards the little outing were planning for the eagles is as follows. DATE 14th and or 15th of this month, venue Scottish borders. Two Golden eagles to be in attendance, both males, to be flown at Hare. Directions and times will be forwarded once confirmed with Aquila.

[Barry]

Don't forget there is already an annual eagle meeting in Scotland. This year is January 28th to February 4th. Location: Grampian Mountains. Quarry: White Hare, Flight style: almost exclusively waiting on flights. So far six eagles booked to attend. Some dropped out due to avian flu, but as is required an exemption licence has been obtained and some former drop outs are expected to rejoin. If any eagle falconers wish to attend, mail me.
Barry.

[Hawkmaster]

Barry have you included it in the Forum Calendar yet?

[Barry]

There is an annual gathering of eagles in Scotland each year. This year is January 28th to February 4th. The location is the Grampian Mountains at Glen Shee. 6 eagles are booked so far with more expected now the exemption licence (avian flu) has been obtained. Eagle falconers interested please contact me. All eaglers on this list are welcome. Flights are almost all waiting on and the quarry is mountain hare.
Barry

[Barry]

Sorry, I repeated myself there after messing up my first post submission. No, I'll put it on later today. Attendance is up. Through the week we now have three golden eagles, two verreaux eagles, one bonnellis eagle, one chillean blue eagle, one tawny eagle and I am hoping on confirmation of one martial eagle. I'll keep you all posted.
Barry.

[Hawkmaster]

Sounds really good Barry! Would you like me to organise you a professional photographer to record the event for the forum?

[Dougie Mc]

Barry what sort of cost involved to spectate or fly

Hybred

[Barry]

A photographer for a record for the forum would be great. Visit Scotland are along recording the event for TV this year too. Fees for eaglers is officially nil, but folk normally throw a few quid in the pot for the use of the hill. We keep spectating guest numbers quite low simply because of the nature of the event, and the terrain - Very steep and very high, we start each day at 3,500 above sea level at the top of a munroe. Anyone who is interested we can consider but they will need a capable 4x4!

Barry.

[Dougie Mc]

any idea where in the borders yet

[Barry]

Hawkmaster,

Any more thoughts on the photographer for the Gathering of Eagles 2006? I am collating names of attendees to send to the Local Veterinary Office as is required in the conditions for the General Licence required for a bird gathering under new avian flu related legislation.

Any other intertested parties either with or without eagles should contact me and confirm ASAP.

Barry.

[Kevin Massey]

barry is it still this w/e ?

[Barry]

Hi Jollyboy,

No, not this weekend, the dates are still January 28th to February 4th 2006.

Barry.

[Game & Pursuit Falcon UK]

Has anybody got contact details for Aquila? Havent been able to raise him for some time.

[Dougie Mc]

I take it did'nt happen then

[Barry]

Hybred, do you mean the thing in the borders with K & Aquila or do you mean the Gathering of Eagles in the Grampians? The Gathering of Eagles is still on, on the original dates January 28th to February 4th. You will need to check with K & Aquila for the other one, but I know K has been struggling to reach Aquila to firm up details of the Borders meet.

Barry.

[Game & Pursuit Falcon UK]

Just to clarify the situation. Unfortunately the eagle meet sceduled for this weekend has not come to fruition. I can only apologise on my behalf, and wish people hadnt been let down. This week is to be my last flying my eagle this season and was planning to end it on a high in Scotland. Im sure Aquila will post at some point and clarify why?

[Barry]

Hi K.

Shame. Is it not possible for you to extend your eagle for a couple of weeks for the Gathering of Eagles?

Barry.

[Game & Pursuit Falcon UK]

I wish i could mate but I need to get him into a pen for the A.I. season A.S.A.P. . As the first egg is usually the start of Febuary so time is pressing. I have to put the breeding side before the flying unfortunately.