>I've never personally seeled a bird and like to avoid talking about it in a public forum because it's such a polarized topic. What I will say about it, however, is that I'm all for anything that minimizes negative experiences between the bird and the falconer, and seeling does this. Ed Pitcher sums it up pretty well in his book.
Dillon, my comment was not directed at the process of seeling (to each their own). I was addressing it in relation to what you have written about the importance of non-negative experiences, particularly during the early stages; so, I do think the question has merit in terms of your well-defined position statement, but we'll let it go, as I am certainly not trying to provoke any sort of contest.
Dan, the only reason I used you as a launching pad for my question was because you said you "hood" your passage birds, and, of course, I know that what you really meant to say was "seel."
>I'll try and give a more concise, pro vs. con follow up on the advantages of this approach tomorrow when I have a bit more time...
Great! I would like to read them.
Bill Boni
