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I'll be the first to admit, I have minimal falconry experience compared to others. I'm not even sure I fully understand ringing flights, other than what has been discussed and derived from this...

I only called them new because that's what was being said, I understand fully there is nothing new here. I believe Jim was even saying that he got all this from history anyway, or something of that...

I think what Tony said was right as well, as there are many ways to train. They always say the only things two trainers can agree on, is what the third is doing wrong.

As Tony stated, with...

Correct, you are just reinforcing approximations at that point. If the individual cannot perform the entire behavior, you have to reward the approximations to the end result.

That makes sense, thanks~!

Jim, I'm thoroughly enjoying this thread, please continue. It gives me some great new ideas for training. I do find the posts a bit difficult to follow in some spots, I'm assuming you are jumping...

Yeah I imagine the 300 would be more manageable in the field. They are amazing shots that's for sure. The snow and sky make for amazing composition.

Nice!

Can you the specs on his gear? I would like to know what he body and lenses he shoots.

I was waiting for someone to say it, thanks Geoff. If you are uncomfortable with an individual, then you will make the whole thing uncomfortable. If you think you have a footy bird and don't know...

really like this idea, keep it up!

Love this idea, not sure how I never saw this thread. I'll have to try and dig up some shots.