Trust is a huge part of working with a falconry bird. Even before we free fly and hunt together we have to gain & form that trust. This can help us navigate tricky situations that will come up in the field. Baba Cher is a golden eagle that responds to a lot of situations with fear and not aggression. One fear was/is being on the ground around peope like me. To hunt together one day she must trust me on the ground. In the field she will be on the ground at some point after a miss or successful

A Peregrine Falcon—the fastest animal on the planet—spots a target and enters a high-speed dive for the kill! 🦅💨 But the hunter makes a painful mistake: the "prey" is an Echidna, covered in razor-sharp defensive spines. The falcon's talons strike the spikes, forcing it to recoil in shock. To make matters worse, a sly Fox wanders onto the scene to investigate the commotion. Realizing the meal is impenetrable and a competitor is approaching, the falcon cuts its losses and flies away. | Instant K

A falcon turns itself into a living bullet when it hunts. - 200 mph. Perfect aerodynamics. Built-in airflow control. The Peregrine Falcon doesn’t become a bullet, it flies like one. | The Brain Maze