Hi Michael, Frank and others,
I am preparing a kit for coming ITF, but still can't make it because of BOP.
I was flying 3 youngsters this afternoon (5.30 PM). They were flying nicely
about 35 mins then believe me or not there are 3 peregrine falcons came. My
birds were flying in dot height. 2 Falcons start chasing from dot and bring
them down in medium height.
I was finally able to find my 1992 photos of Dick Seabridge, Lawrenceville,
New Jersey and scanned the photos for your enjoyment. They are attached.
His Lovatts were particularly colorful and extremely attractive. I don't
recall what time of year these photos were taken, but the birds were well
feathered out. Notice the chart in his loft behind him. He was meticulous
Hi Mike,
Here are some pictures of my young ones out with the droppers walking around
the yard. The light coloured bird in the first picture is the one that I
lost a few days ago.
I have been very busy at work, plus have not been keeping too well. However
I have almost settled all the young ones I have left. I have lost 5 so far.
Hi Robin,
How are you mate??? You are very much spot on about BOP does attack in the
rain and windy condition. It's happened to me few times. I have bred few
youngsters in few months back. I lost almost every baby by Falcons while I
was printing them (in total 9 babies). Here, in Melbourne it's becoming
extreme, extreme hard to fly birds for 10-15 mins, because of Falcons. At my
