I made my way to Abu Dhabi in 2014 for a conference, and took a side trip the the Falcon Hospital there. The waiting room was like none you've ever seen!
During the tour of the surgical area, they demonstrated how they tune up the falcons for the hunting season. After a little gas, it was time to examine if every feather was in top shape. If not, they had multiple drawers filled with replacements. Pretty simple procedure using some kind of super glue. A little claw sharpening and we're ready to go.
This guy was not Mr. Happy Bird after all that, but with a look like that his prey would surrender immediately. I know I would!
Marty
During the tour of the surgical area, they demonstrated how they tune up the falcons for the hunting season. After a little gas, it was time to examine if every feather was in top shape. If not, they had multiple drawers filled with replacements. Pretty simple procedure using some kind of super glue. A little claw sharpening and we're ready to go.
This guy was not Mr. Happy Bird after all that, but with a look like that his prey would surrender immediately. I know I would!
Marty