Harris Hawk - Nimrod and Lothian

Harris Hawks are probably one of the most popular birds of prey in the Falconry world today. An American bird easily bred in captivity, comes to training very quickly and has proved to be very good at catching ground quarry. As they form a group in the wild they can be flown together in demonstrations.


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Ferruginous Buzzard - Venture

The gentle giant. Bred in Norfolk with the power in her talons of between 1800-2000 pounds per square inch. With that type of grip it is fortunate she has a good temperament. Ferruginous Buzzards soar on thermals and eventually come in to the fist with a vertical stoop.


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