sdwarvill11 Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Hi,Im just wondering if there are any Falconners/Austringers about in France? Im currently training as a Falconner and would to love to continue as a hobby when my husband and myself move to France (dep 36). From what i have heard it's practically unheard of in France? I fly common buzzards and Male and Female Harris Hawks but also will be flying Lanner Falcons (prob just a lannerette when living in France! )Would i need a permis de chasse as flying hawks would hunt? Many ThanksStacey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Sorry, I can only point you to a local attraction near Rocamadour, where you might find some answers:rocher des aigles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdwarvill11 Posted February 1, 2007 Author Share Posted February 1, 2007 Thanks, it is nice to know there is some Bird of Prey centres about in France! Stacey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoddy Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 There are daily falconry displays throughout the summer at Chateau des Milandes in 24. They even fly an American ? bald ? eagle. A huge thing.There used to be a couple who were forum members who were falconers, but I haven't seen them post for ages.Maybe they're still out there somewhere and can advise you.Hoddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJT Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 You may should be careful of those Eagles. [:)]http://uk.news.yahoo.com/02022007/325/paraglider-attacked-wild-eagles.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdwarvill11 Posted February 2, 2007 Author Share Posted February 2, 2007 PMSL! Mind you i am used to female hating eagles! At the center where i train there is a bateleur eagle who will try to attack any passing females (especisally me when im with her "boyfriend" which is her male, human trainer!!!! Stacey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJT Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 They sound huge, that must be very scary, at least it would be for me. [:)] Stacey, it is something that has always fascinated me, it must be an amazing experience to work with these wonderful birds. I didn't realise Milandes had this sort of thing, I have never been there so after Hoddy's comment will definitely go this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 Speaking of eagles...http://www.juneauempire.com/stories/012907/loc_20070129013.shtml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 How's your French? Here is an International forum for falconry:http://fauconnerie.forumactif.com/There are 83 members listed in France. They may be able to advise you (or advize you). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gastines Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 Chateau de Boubansais, about halfway between Rennes and St.Malo,off the N137., have dozens of hawks/owls/falcons. they put on a display each day. Apart from that the whole place is a brilliant day out.Regards.5mins St.Malo. www.ourinns.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdwarvill11 Posted February 2, 2007 Author Share Posted February 2, 2007 WOW! What a responce!! Thanks to everyone i have now got a basis to do more research! As for my french im learning with a private tutor and slowly getting there. Im already a member of 1 international falconry forum but there appears to be none from france so i will attempt a peek at the other. Stacey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catalpa Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 Stacey - I believe I know of a female-hating Bateleur. Is the Centre you train at in the Cotswolds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 Here is another site that might be usefulhttp://www.rapaces.com/one.htmIt's amazing how many wild buzzards etc there are in some parts of France. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 There are numerous rapaces around here but I'm useless at identifying them. Buses and kestrels are easy, but when it comes to the others (and there are several others we see regularly) I haven't a clue. There's one that comes regularly to sit under the barn overhang at twilight but it's too dim to see what he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catalpa Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 I remember hearing about a British couple who've set up a birds of prey centre in Brittany. They sounded very friendly and I'm sure they wouldn't mind you getting in touch for a chat.http://www.fauconsdebretagne.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris pp Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 "There's one that comes regularly to sit under the barn overhang at twilight but it's too dim to see what he is."Most likely a kestrel, Phil, only a few birds of prey will do that, and there are probably less species of rapace in your region than you think, half a dozen or so.Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 Not a kestrel, Chris - too big. I'm amazed there are half a dozen species likely to be around, though. What should I be looking for? We're on the edge of the Perseigne forest and there are supposed to be a lot of goshawks hereabouts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdwarvill11 Posted February 4, 2007 Author Share Posted February 4, 2007 Catalpa - no, our bateleur eagle is in Suffolk! Must be a bateleur eagle thing! I will also look at the falconry centre in Brittany. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris pp Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 Sorry for the delay in replying.I would think that you would certainly have the following in your general region, Phil.Goshawk, Sparrowhawk, Buzzard, Honey Buzzard, Kestrel, Hen Harrier, Montague's Harrier.Maybe Marsh Harrier and Peregrine. Merlin and Hobby at some times of the year.Owls... Tawny, Long Eared, Barn, Little. Possibly Scops (your more or less on their northern limit but there probably are some) and Short Eared (if you have lakes and marsh type habitat around).Not many of these would use a barn or hanger type of place to roost at night, Kestrel, Little Owl, Barn Owl, and maybe, just maybe Tawny Owl, Long Eared Owl and Hobby.So, something to be going on with, Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 I know you've better things to do than loiter around here all day - no need to apologise!I'm going to have to brush up a bit on my spotting - I have a real blind spot for raptors and had no idea there might be so many different types here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford Anglia Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 [quote user="WJT"]They sound huge, that must be very scary, at least it would be for me. [:)] Stacey, it is something that has always fascinated me, it must be an amazing experience to work with these wonderful birds. I didn't realise Milandes had this sort of thing, I have never been there so after Hoddy's comment will definitely go this summer. [/quote]I've seen this display twice, it's excellent. They fly an Eagle Owl too.Oh, and Milandes is well worth a visit..........if a little sad when you get to the end[:(] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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