Hello all.

After a 20 year hiatus I am preparing to get my general license back and hope to trap and fly a Merlin in the fall. I was a falconer for several years in MA back in the 80's. I am currently living on a river in NH and have a pair of peregrines that have taken up a winter residence along the cove in my backyard for the last 7 years. Having them sitting on my dock posts, watching them chase and catch the shore birds has taken it's toll on my psyche...I can't just watch anymore and am eager to fly a winged companion once more. Lots of catching up to do. I've been reading here non-stop and think for the areas I have to hunt a Merlin is perfect to get back into it. I look forward to reading your adventures as well as sharing my own.

Jeff Owens