Pat, The guy you're talking about in Vermont is Rob Waite.
Jacob, if you want to talk to Rob, he manages the British School of Falconry in Manchester.

And hey Paul! What about ME man?! I've flown merlins, and I'm right here too!

Just kidding. I already know Jacob (actually.... both Jacobs that have been mentioned in this thread)

If I don't pull a sharpie from a nest this week, I'll be training a new merlin this year as well. I need something to entertain me between gos flights!

Small bird hawking will always be my biggest passion.