Flying Free

I took the Baron out this morning at 103.7g and was going to find a starling slip for his first free flight; something that would keep him focused. We drove all over and found nothing on the ground though he sure was interested in lots of things he saw through the window. A flock of starlings was zig-zagging over a field about 100 yards away and he bated toward the window. Good eye, boy!

We went home and I unleashed him in the back yard and he flew to me and the lure for his tidbits with no problem at all. Quick response every time. Later on in the day I took him out at 105.5g and he responded just as well. I'll keep moving his weight up and see where the breaking point is.

The starling trap was seeded with 5-6 yesterday afternoon and this morning there were at least 12 in it. Yay!

I finished the giant hood today and I think it'll hold up fairly well.

I also went out with my sponsor to help him flush ducks for his gyr/peregrine. He made 3 stoops but no catches. Those ducks are quick and smart. It was great to see his bird do its thing, though it was a little freaky to have a falcon zoom 5 feet away from my head toward its quarry.