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Starting falconry

  • 13-01-2010 12:37am
    #1
    fabhcungorm
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18 ✭


    Hi

    Maybe this isn't exactly the right thread for this but it might be.

    I've often thought about getting into falconry and buying a Peregrine of my own, but I have no idea where to start. Who do you get a Peregrine off? I guess you need a license too? I do know quite abit about Irish birds of prey, so I guess thats a start.

    Does anybody know anything about falconry? and where I should start?

    Many thanks
    fabhcun


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  • #2
    ytpe2r5bxkn0c1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 32,688 ✭✭✭✭ytpe2r5bxkn0c1


    http://www.falconryofireland.com/

    http://www.falconry.ie/

    http://www.irishhawkingclub.ie/

    And many more from Falconry schools in different parts of the country. (2 minutes in Google!!)

    I'd imagine you have a lot of learning to do if you think you can go straight to owning a Peregrine, but good luck with it.


  • #3
    fabhcungorm
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18 ✭fabhcungorm


    Im beginning to realise that Ive been a bit optimistic about the Peregrine, I realise theres alot of work involved , I just thought some-one might have some good info on here for a starter, I know how to use Google

    cheers


  • #4
    Git101
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 660 ✭✭✭Git101


    fabhcungorm wrote: »
    Im beginning to realise that Ive been a bit optimistic about the Peregrine,

    Many people start their falconry career with a Harris Hawk (myself included).
    They are one of the easier birds to train as they are a social bird i.e. live and hunt in groups.
    Ideally you should try to find an experienced falconer to mentor you, it make the whole learning experience much more enjoyable if you have somebody on hand to help and advise.
    You could get in touch with Tommy at Woodlands Falconry. He will certainly be able to point you in the right direction and will be able to tell you of falconers in your area.
    Best of luck.


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