At the end of the day . . . it is the friendships we make that are the most rewarding catches! It was great hawking with you ladies!! Let's do it again!

It was such a lovely day on Saturday! Here Brenna in the foreground, and Nina in the background, soak up some Illinois sun while all the women falconers and hawk enthusiasts socialize and have brunch inside the SOAR facilities.

Some falconers are able to form very close bonds with their birds, and the bird responds back. Heather Henry demonstrates how sweet her Brenna is. But don't be fooled . . . on game . . . she's wicked!! Brenna that is!

Heather and Brenna ready to take out those bunnies!

Hey! Nice Hawking Vest!!

Holly Frieders and her tiercel redtail, "Bullet"

Holly and Bullet relaxing after the hunt

Me and Nina before the hunt

Hey!! A $50 Illinois Bunny!!

The Three Lady Hawkers who flew birds today!

Group Shot of the 2006 Lady Hawker's Meet

2006 Lady Hawker's Meet

On Saturday March 3rd I got up very early and drove down to Earlville, IL for the 2006 Lady Hawker's Meet!

And I'll come back shortly and fill in the details . . . 'cuz I'm too tired tonight!

But . . . Nina got her 8th bunny!! Yeah!!


Back Soon!



Carolyn

Two Spring Flowers! My nieces show off the beautiful dresses their father brought to them from his recent business trip to China. Aren't they beautiful! The dresses are nice too!

My nieces! Sarah on the left, and Erica on the right.