Falconry blooper

[laj]

I came across this funny goshawking video today and I still can't stop laughing, even after the 20th time. No disrespect meant to the falconer, as I probably would have done the same...maybe not.

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

[sevristh]

Yeah, you laugh, but that ONE time when he DOES catch it, you'll be saying "WOW!! DID YOU SEE THAT?!" hahaha!

[awahl]

Hawkin at Kohls. Man life doesn't get any better.....

[Takasho]

Last year we were trying to sneak up on a group of Canada geese up against a big glass building but the Harris' bated and they all took off. Two of the geese smacked into the building knocking themselves a bit silly so I took off running. They came to when I was about 20 yards out and got into the air headed right for me. I just stuck my hand out and grabbed one by the neck as it flew over me!

In retrospect, perhaps the Harris' flushed them on purpose for me. I knew Harris' were smart but WOW.

[Roper]

so who was training who here.. we always say the harris hawks are smarter than the falconer..

[bgibson]

"hey honey, i'm going duck huntin' at the mall.....ya need anything while i'm there?"