All,

Thanks for the hearty welcome- I appreciate it.

Keith- this is actually my second bird- my first RT, the first bird I trapped- I flew after squirrels and rabbits in September and October before she hit a window while chasing a rabbit. She was an amazing bird, and every day I think about her and the wonderful flights I witnessed. The new bird is gorgeous, flies differently, and is a completely new experience contrary to what I first had. I think I'm kind of spoiled having two great birds my apprentice year, but I'm having the time of my life!

Christian