Introduction Eric Edwards

[ericedw]

My name is Eric Edwards, I've been a fixture on falconry internet sites for longer than I'm proud to admit. I've been a falconer since 1992 and fly mostly small peregrines (Barbarys, Shaheens) and passage merlins.

I trained birds professionally for 5 years, setting up bird shows in the US, S. Africa & Australia.

I operate several falconry related websites, www.merlinfalconry.com, www.ericedw.com and act as a moderator for a few Yahoo groups.

I am currently the SE Director for NAFA and the Gulf States Director for WRTC as well as the founder of the Florida Falconers' Association.

In addition to a passion for falconry I'm an avid fly fisherman (mostly saltwater, redfishing). I enjoy internet discussion groups and look forward to participating. And you can find my newly created blog at www.ericedw.blogspot.com

Eric Edwards

[BestBeagler]

My name is Eric Edwards, I've been a fixture on falconry internet sites for longer than I'm proud to admit. I've been a falconer since 1992 and fly mostly small peregrines (Barbarys, Shaheens) and passage merlins.

I trained birds professionally for 5 years, setting up bird shows in the US, S. Africa & Australia.

I operate several falconry related websites, www.merlinfalconry.com, www.ericedw.com and act as a moderator for a few Yahoo groups.

I am currently the SE Director for NAFA and the Gulf States Director for WRTC as well as the founder of the Florida Falconers' Association.

In addition to a passion for falconry I'm an avid fly fisherman (mostly saltwater, redfishing). I enjoy internet discussion groups and look forward to participating. And you can find my newly created blog at www.ericedw.blogspot.com

Eric Edwards

You also make really nice hoods. Welcome to the forum. What are you going to fly this year? Isaac

[wesleyc6]

You also make really nice hoods. Welcome to the forum. What are you going to fly this year? Isaac

Yep, feel free to post a link to order hoods in the classified sections. I know many people consider you to be one of the better small hood makers our there.

[ericedw]

Thanks guys,
I've never wanted to be a commercial hood maker but if anyone ever needs a merlin hood, I've made a few.

I'm planning to fly my intermewed tiercel Red-naped Shaheen on snipe. All I need is a tropical storm to put the water back in my fields. I'll probably trap a merlin or two also.

Eric

[wesleyc6]

Thanks guys,
I've never wanted to be a commercial hood maker but if anyone ever needs a merlin hood, I've made a few.

I'm planning to fly my intermewed tiercel Red-naped Shaheen on snipe. All I need is a tropical storm to put the water back in my fields. I'll probably trap a merlin or two also.

Eric

How did you end up doing with the Shaheen? Got any pictures you care to share here?

[ericedw]

How did you end up doing with the Shaheen? Got any pictures you care to share here?

The weather was not kind to me last year. I've flown snipe for the past few years because I've had access to fantastic snipe fields but the dry weather last winter hurt me bad. He put a few snipe in early but then I couldn't give him enough slips to get him successful. He caught a few doves and other birds, put on a great show a few times out west on quail (they always bailed into cover).
As far as photos http://www.merlinfalconry.com/ericedwfalconry07-08.htm

Eric

[everetkhorton]

Eric:
to the site. I may just contact you about a small hood this fall some time. Please post some of your work on the site. Got a nice fish spotter giving you a hand.

[Bryant Tarr]

Great to have you here Eric!

Love your site and have followed it for years.

[ericedw]

Eric:
to the site. I may just contact you about a small hood this fall some time. Please post some of your work on the site. Got a nice fish spotter giving you a hand.

He's an even better snipe spotter.



Jack Merlin Hood

[bigbaldo]

Hey Eric! Good to see you here. I met you down in the cane fields this past season. Thats actually where my avatar came from. Thats Darrel's gos in the pic.
I'm getting ready for my inspection on Tuesday and I'll finally be done! Spence and Shane have been helping me get everything ready.
Let me know if you want to check out some "snipe honey holes" out here at the house. I live on the St Johns just north of puzzle lake. Last season I saw quite a number of snipe in the area.
John

[Chris L.]

Eric,
Welcometo NAFEX. It is great to have you here. I have been on your Merlin site many times. You have some great information on it.

How did you find NAFEX? It is great to see more and more great falconers coming to NAFEX. I hope you find the info within useful and please don't hesitate to post.

Where do you live in Florida?

I will be asking you a few questions for sure this year on merlins.

again Welcome and it is great to have you here

[MikeT307]

Welcome aboard Eric! Speaking of that, congrats on picking up the boat on your personal site I'll bet it can slip in on some reds.

I was at the 1st annual FFA meet from Tallahassee. Richard M. is my sponsor with his instruction and guidance I had a first season to be proud of. He's planning on trapping a merlin this fall.

It's an honor to have you active here.

[ericedw]

Hey Eric! Good to see you here. I met you down in the cane fields this past season. Thats actually where my avatar came from. Thats Darrel's gos in the pic.
I'm getting ready for my inspection on Tuesday and I'll finally be done! Spence and Shane have been helping me get everything ready.
Let me know if you want to check out some "snipe honey holes" out here at the house. I live on the St Johns just north of puzzle lake. Last season I saw quite a number of snipe in the area.
John

I remember you John, you need to let me know when the Shad are running up there. And I'd be happy to help you out with the snipe infestation.
Eric

[crazyfalconer]

Hey Eric - Hope all is well with you and yours... Nice to see you here... Take care Aj

[Lee Slikkers]

Welcome Eric, great to see you here.