Introduction from Scotland

[Nelson]

Hi all,

My name is Neil Hunter, I've flown most raptors over the years, such as peregrines on grouse and goshawks on pheasants, but now enjoy flying Golden Eagles at blue hares on Scottish moorland over cocker spaniels and german wirehaired pointers.

Here are a few photos from the season and look forward to chatting with like-minded falconers across the pond.

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s107/Berkutchi/neileagle1.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s107/Berkutchi/Bentley.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s107/Berkutchi/Bentleykill01.jpg

[Greg]

Hi Neil,
Good to see you on here!

[Yeomanfalconer]

Hi all,

My name is Neil Hunter, I've flown most raptors over the years, such as peregrines on grouse and goshawks on pheasants, but now enjoy flying Golden Eagles at blue hares on Scottish moorland over cocker spaniels and german wirehaired pointers.

Here are a few photos from the season and look forward to chatting with like-minded falconers across the pond.

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s107/Berkutchi/neileagle1.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s107/Berkutchi/Bentley.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s107/Berkutchi/Bentleykill01.jpg

Beautiful falconry my friend. I am envious. Do you ever see wild peregrines stooping at the grouse or hares. I do.

[Dakota]

Impressive! (welc)

[redtailnut]

hi Neil, welcome to the forum I'm sure your posts on here will be appreciated..(welc)

[wyodjm]

Hi Neil. Good to see you here.

ATB,

Dan

[PeteJ]

Welcome Neil.

[Hawkmom]

Wow, impressive. Those hares look like an handful. Even for an eagle.

[Nelson]

Beautiful falconry my friend. I am envious. Do you ever see wild peregrines stooping at the grouse or hares. I do.


Yes, I have regularly seen grouse knocked down by peregrines while out on the moor.

Atb,

Neil.

[Nelson]

Thanks for the welcome. I'll post some more photographs of the land and the dogs when I get a moment.

Atb,
Neil.

[California Native]

Welcome to NAFEX Neil.

I didn't know hares came in that size. What part of Scotland do you live ? A friends family once owned land there ( Galloway County ).

Dan

[Nelson]

This is the Nelson , my 2 year old home bred male Golden Eagle. I flew both his parents for 7 seasons before putting them together for breeding.Nelson was the first youngster bred from the pair and has turned into a fine hunting eagle. The pair are currently sitting 2 eggs again.

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii23/Neil_Hunter/008-11.jpg


http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii23/Neil_Hunter/008-18.jpg


Atb,
Neil

[hcf]

hi neil,
hope you enjoy nafex, nice to see you here.

andy

[everetkhorton]

(welc) to NAFEX Neil! Great pictures of the eagles and the blue hares.

[ptotten]

Welcome, Neil. As I looked at your pictures, I am filled with awe! I kept saying "wow!"

[Nelson]

I thought you might like to see this unusual photograph. This hare was initially missed by Nelson after a downhill slip of about 300yds. He swung round and took the hare well in mid-air on his 2nd attempt as it jumped the stream. As I made my way down I could see him splashing around.This was what I found when I reached him.

Atb,
Neil.


http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii23/Neil_Hunter/100_3464.jpg

[ptotten]

SWEET! My FRTH drowned a rabbit in the middle of a small pond once. I had to wade in and retrieve them both. She was up to her chest in water. I thought it was unusual for a RT. I didn't get nearly as good a picture as you did--that's awesome.

[Chris Proctor]

I thought you might like to see this unusual photograph. This hare was initially missed by Nelson after a downhill slip of about 300yds. He swung round and took the hare well in mid-air on his 2nd attempt as it jumped the stream. As I made my way down I could see him splashing around.This was what I found when I reached him.

Atb,
Neil.


http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii23/Neil_Hunter/100_3464.jpg

Do you think the hare was saying to itself "I've always hated water...great, thanks..."

[sakerjack]

Welcome aboard old friend.