Falconry: Aplomados vs Merlins- a comparison

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2 жыл бұрын

This video compares the circumpolar merlin falcon, to the neotropical and desert aplomado falcon. These two falcons are somewhat similar in size, but extremely different in their build, abilities, and hunting styles. This video explains these differences and compares the two.
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@falconryandwildlifevideos6200 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Ben, I live in Argentina where I fly Aplomados. As you said it is hard to hunt with them, you need the perfect field and prey, in some way the same with any bird. Here I see the wild ones hunting all the time as almost any open field with preys for them is occupied by a couple of aplomado. They hunt a lot diving one after the other to spook and catch. They can reach very high speed and the more windy it is, the best they fly, even falconry ones. Weigh management is a dynamic, not a precise measurement just like with a peregrine. Those falcons are sweet and easy, just like a peregrine in the sense that if you feed them well and fly them every day the routine helps a lot getting a bird that will be reliable. The choice to fly them from the fist or on a waiting on flight, or following the falconers is hard to make, as it depends a lot on the prey and field. In my opinion the biggest challenge, at least in Argentina, is to find a way to serve them well so they have success. They love the lure and if you always feed them properly on it they would even come back or leave they're prey to go to it. I am talking of parental bred falcons of course, as flying an imprinted one would be a bit of a nonsense. The difference in flying style and personality between male and female is huge, which make sense as they hunt together in the wild, sharing skills and abilities to catch they're prey.

@mp9070 2 жыл бұрын

I would love to see some more in-depth information on Prarie Falcons, their preferred quarry, and where they fit into the falconry hierarchy. Keep the great videos coming Ben, thanks. Also, there is very little info on Broad-winged hawks in falconry. I know they aren’t one of the more desirable species, but I imagine they have been used by some.

@Zombie_Longwinger 2 жыл бұрын

They don’t fit in that’s just it if a falconer was given the choice between a Peregrine Falcon and a Prairie Falcon 99% would probably choose the peregrine. Ask yourself other than the USA and Canada which other countries fly them they aren’t flown in the Arabs states where falconry is taken very seriously indeed. In my country they are given a bad reputation moody, aggressive towards the falconer etc. They are extremely aggressive towards game and hit stuff extremely hard when flown well most people would just choose the simple life and fly a Peregrine there is a reason the Peregrine has been the most highly rated bird in Falconry for millennia.

@calebfalconer8671 2 жыл бұрын

Same about the Prarie Falcons. Personally, I would like a comparison of the Prarie and Peregrine Falcons. Also, Prarie and Saker Falcons. Love the channel, Ben! Keep up the great work! 👍!

@benwoodrufffalconry 2 жыл бұрын

I did a prairie/Saker one a while back. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rc6HrJWAtLfVqKs.html But I will probably do an updated one as well. Good idea on the peregrine prairie too

@RaptorGirlkathy Жыл бұрын

Txs, for the comparison, Ben, and your thoughts! Always informative and interesting 👍

@happybee7725 2 жыл бұрын

Wake up. Make a coffee. Check my alerts…. Ben Woodruff upload. Its a great day already. : )

@birdman5197 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir.

@thekidsonly 2 жыл бұрын

Great buddy and thanks again!

@carlobrigante4764 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Ben, great video as always. This channel is great. I would love if you can do a video comparing the foot structure and strength between owls and hawks and falcons. Thanks, keep the videos coming!!

@Desert_wings 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Ben.. loved your video.. can you do a video about hunting with Eurasian kestrels.. thanks a lot and God bless.. 🤗🤗

@kevinp5179 2 жыл бұрын

Great video thank you!! Can’t wait to pass my test I am excited to get started with my first bird

@junebug97 Жыл бұрын

How did it go?? You trapping this season???

@kevinp5179 Жыл бұрын

@@junebug97 good I passed the test and I am now training a passage American kestrel she has just started coming to the glove outdoors

@stevehanson5556 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ben great production

@bsdoweidt 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Ben, another great video. 2 things. First, do you have a patreon account so viewers can support you? Second, do you have any experience or information about Barbary falcons?

@benwoodrufffalconry 2 жыл бұрын

I just barely started to set up a Patreon account the other day. I am still figuring it all out and will get it up and available soon. I have flown a few Barbary Falcons. I’ll try to get a video up about them by summer.

@cordycepted4911 2 жыл бұрын

Ever do a video on kites in falconry? Are they ever used ?

@brianhaynes6718 Жыл бұрын

These are amazing videos

@keerthivasannambiraju955 Жыл бұрын

What is really interesting is that Merlins may be closely related to Aplomado falcons and American kestrels.

@quinnhaubner9151 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ben!

@Henry-hy3bd 5 ай бұрын

So I just so a peregrine in our field and I just thought wow I need to become an apprentice right now so I can trap. I think I was a little too ambitious. I know this takes lots of time and I am doing lots of research. I am going to see if my school library has books on birds of prey or falconry.

@davemyers7507 Жыл бұрын

Hi Ben Dave from California I always find your videos very interesting and energetics I have a pair of captain merlins and a pair of captive Apple amatos I find the merlins how much faster even in the short run so they specialize on starlings where the Apple mottos have a more variety of game

@benwoodrufffalconry Жыл бұрын

Awesome comparison!!!!

@fouadeladraoui6698 Жыл бұрын

Wonderfull

@sauronthegreat489 2 жыл бұрын

I've actually been wondering about swainson's hawks. Are they ever used ? Also, I'd personally be very interested in a video on rough-legged hawks.

@gregchardon8060 2 жыл бұрын

Yes thank you!! Been thinking the same.

@benwoodrufffalconry 2 жыл бұрын

Normally Falconer‘s will tell you that they are not suitable for use in falconry because of their smaller size, somewhat smaller feet, and the fact that they will often feed on large insects. But this is a very close minded attitude. There are several people who have most definitely hunted them successfully on rabbits. There was one falconer a few years ago who even was doing some gang hawking with his swainsons and a Harris hunting in sort of a pseudo pack. Red tails and Ferruginous both lend themselves more to gamehawking. But both Swainsons and Roughlegs can and have been successfully hunted. If you intend to fly a Swainsons on rabbits, I would definitely recommend getting a female. But the absolutely have been proven on both jackrabbits and cottontails by a few dedicated falconers.

@benwoodrufffalconry 2 жыл бұрын

I’ll definitely be doing a rough-leg video this fall or winter. They are one of my favorites, but I haven’t flown one for years.

@casualmilklover4585 2 жыл бұрын

I believe I met you at the Utah sky trials this year, you brought your golden eagle. I got a confirmation from Krista edwards

@remyogun8270 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Ben! I've read some accounts from a couple of credible sources that Merlins can/will occasionally kill Red Tailed Hawks. I also read another account from a bird watcher, of a Merlin that stooped on a Cooper's hawk , struck it on it's head a had the poor accipiter dazed in the grass.

@anthonyjafolla2139 2 жыл бұрын

On the note about not hunting birds with alpacas would it be possible to fabricate a saddle for the alpacas with a perch on top of it so that the birds can hunt from a vantage point and independent of the Falconer?

@johnlefevre839 Жыл бұрын

What would a cross breed be like? Anyone had one or heard of one? A merlamado!

@user-eq6xp6cx3k 7 ай бұрын

@benwoodrufffalconry .Hi from Greece,Ben !Thank you so much for your videos and all this information you are sharing with us! What is your opinion about the companion for snipe hunting?Female merlin ,female hobby or a male aplomado? Keep enlightening us!

@benwoodrufffalconry 7 ай бұрын

Actually, an Aplomado would be a really good bird to try it with. Female Merlins are near perfect for it. A small tercil peregrine is also a good fit. But a female Merlin is perfection for the task

@user-eq6xp6cx3k 7 ай бұрын

@@benwoodrufffalconry Thank you very much !I love hunting snipes with my dog and my female harris but they are too fast for her.Next season i ll try with a female merlin.Have a nice day!

@ashleighshadowbrook6475 2 жыл бұрын

You may have answered this in the backlog somewhere, but has anyone ever attempted to use Red Kites for falconry purposes?

@benwoodrufffalconry 2 жыл бұрын

I have friends who have flown new world kites (much smaller than reds) like a kestrel, back in the 1970’s. I will do a video on those at some point. I know people do train and fly red kites using falconry techniques. But I don’t know if anyone pursues quarry with them.

@ashleighshadowbrook6475 2 жыл бұрын

@@benwoodrufffalconry interesting, thanks for the reply!

@waynosburton8557 2 жыл бұрын

Red Kites were a worthy flight in classical falconry with longwings, when numbers were healthy enough in Europe..