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Need a trained bird for Film

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  • 11-10-2009 6:43pm
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    Paddy Slattery
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 35 ✭


    Hi all,

    This may seem like a peculiar request, but I need help in finding a bird wrangler with a trained bird, who may be interested in taking part in a scene of a movie being shot later this month in Co. Monaghan.

    By any chance would anyone on this board be able to point me in the right direction? I'd really appreciate your help.

    For more detailed information please don't hesitate to ask.

    Cheers,


    Paddy Slattery
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    bonerjams03
    Registered Users Posts: 393 ✭✭bonerjams03


    http://www.dublinfalconry.com/

    Maybe...


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    Paddy Slattery
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 35 ✭Paddy Slattery


    Thanks a million. I'll check it out.


    Paddy


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    sabbyp
    Closed Accounts Posts: 15 ✭sabbyp


    You could also try Falconry Ireland www.falconryofireland.com I've been out there and the birds are beautiful.


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    Sigma Force
    Registered Users Posts: 5,132 ✭✭✭Sigma Force


    Bird is a bit random lol what type of bird, parrot, bird of prey etc?


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    Paddy Slattery
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 35 ✭Paddy Slattery


    Thanks lads, really appreciate it.

    The kind of bird isn't specified in the script, but not as big as a Falcon. Forgive my lack of knowledge for the specie but something smaller in size. I'll come back with a more educated reply tomorrow.


    Paddy


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    ValerieR
    Registered Users Posts: 714 ✭✭✭ValerieR


    Birr Castle is also the home of the National Birds of Prey Centre ... might be worth giving them a call (0509-20336).
    ValerieR


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    super_metroid
    Registered Users Posts: 168 ✭✭super_metroid


    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpZyDSnZ6VM


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    Paddy Slattery
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 35 ✭Paddy Slattery


    Thanks again guys, really appreciate your help.

    The type of bird that would be ideal for the scene would be a Thrush, or Wren or even Swallow. Heres a website that shows the size of specie we're looking for. http://www1.nhl.nl/~ribot/english/indexpl7.htm

    Can these types of birds be trained?


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    Sigma Force
    Registered Users Posts: 5,132 ✭✭✭Sigma Force


    Swallows are almost gone and emigrated now I doubt any (eg injured ones unable to be returned to the wild) are kept.
    Wrens are tiny and Thrushes are pretty flighty.
    One of the easier native wild birds to train would be a crow or raven etc. they have often be found be people and they imprint quickly.


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    GMI
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11 ✭GMI


    You haven't much of a hope with those type of birds. The best birds to train are hawks and falcons. The smallest of these you will find in Ireland is the kestrel. Contact Eagles Flying in Sligo. http://www.eaglesflying.com/

    Lothar, the owner is a pure Genius and has trained kestrels. I can fly a Harris Hawk for you if thats any use to you, but I think she'll be too big. Lothar is your best bet. Best falconer in Ireland.

    Gunter
    Paddy Slattery wrote: »
    Hi all,

    This may seem like a peculiar request, but I need help in finding a bird wrangler with a trained bird, who may be interested in taking part in a scene of a movie being shot later this month in Co. Monaghan.

    By any chance would anyone on this board be able to point me in the right direction? I'd really appreciate your help.

    For more detailed information please don't hesitate to ask.

    Cheers,


    Paddy Slattery


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    golden
    Closed Accounts Posts: 376 ✭✭golden


    GMI is he the one with the lovely Bald Eagle. If so seen him with the Eagle along with a Eagle owl, his birds seem so relaxed no fluffed up feathers.


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    Git101
    Registered Users Posts: 660 ✭✭✭Git101


    For trained birds check out Woodlands Falconry.
    They have a huge selection of birds and may have something to suit you.


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    GMI
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11 ✭GMI


    golden wrote: »
    GMI is he the one with the lovely Bald Eagle. If so seen him with the Eagle along with a Eagle owl, his birds seem so relaxed no fluffed up feathers.


    Yeah he has all types of eagles, Golden Eagles, Bald Eagles, African TAwny EAgles, Himilayan Vultures, Peregrine Falcons, Eagle Owls and all sorts more. but for the benefit of the OP, he also has tiny little kestrels, merlins and sparrowhawks.

    Gunter


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    dwsl280
    Registered Users Posts: 42 ✭dwsl280


    I have a hand reared Peach faced lovebird, she will fly to you and sit on your shoulder and head. She is very tame!! Don't know if this is of any use or what you are looking for.


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    Paddy Slattery
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 35 ✭Paddy Slattery


    Hi again,

    dwsl280 Would I be able to email or call you personally? We begin shooting next Friday 23rd so unfortunately time isnt on our side, but I'd love to discuss this situation further with you. My email address is films@paddyslattery.com


    Thanks everyone for your advice. Really appreciate it.

    Paddy


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