Falconry | Your Questions Answered | Part 1 | What Is Falconry? 

I only recently learned that the term 'fed up' comes from falconry for when a trained hawk has eaten its fill. When a bird is 'fed up' it is unwilling to fly and hunt for the falconer. Hence, to be 'fed up' means you are no longer interested in doing something 🖐😉

You're such a natural in front of camera. Organized storyteller and clear communicator. Any museum, zoo, aviary, or falconry school would be very lucky to get you on board. I'm so excited that you're doing these AMAs and telling us a bit about yourself and falconry in general. You know, RU-vid just decided to start showing your videos to everyone and for once the algorithm was clearly right. Boop Boop.

You, my dear, are a born teacher! Thankyou for sharing your knowledge with us Amy!

Amy, I just enjoyed the best mug of coffee listening to you as if we were just chatting here at my kitchen table. That was terrific. Thanks for sharing your wealth of information. All the best to you in the future.

in the words of Fable the Raven: WOW! *Boop Boop*

"I spend my days avoiding people..."; so you're saying that social distancing is normal for you?

Amy I came here for the birds and then your accent and very natural pleasant personality pulled me in. But then there’s also Fable and Boop Boop that just put me over the top🙂 Now I look forward to your videos coming up. Thank you for giving us something uplifting to watch to help bring us through this dark time in our lives.

Thanks for taking time away to do this for us, Amy! Glad RU-vid weirdly suggested your channel - it goes towards helping me cope in these difficult times. It's not something I know anything about, but it turns out to be really interesting and you have a contagious enthusiasm.

I enjoy all of the bird videos. You are a talented spokes person and video producer. Looking forward to learning how falcons and dogs work together. I hope RU-vid will be a good experience for you. Thanks Amy.

"I spend my days avoiding people..." - big fat mood. Lol Hi Amy, lovely to meet you. Thank you for the QnA. It was really informative. When the video got to the wildlife conservation part, I realized why I enjoy your videos. Here in my corner of the world, there is a wildlife conservation center that aims ( struggles actually) to increase the population of my country's national bird, the Philippine eagle. They're critically endangered, sadly. I've been to that center several times since I was a kid. I have seen the guardians handle their birds during the educational exhibitions. That was probably my first encounter with falconry in a way. And I remember just having this happy feeling seeing those birds fly. I never really thought about that. But then I stumbled on to your channel and seeing you do your thing with your birds evoked this pleasant feeling. What I didn't realize until now was all this time, watching you interact with your birds was actually stirring up happy memories of a not-so-distant past. I think I'll visit that center again...after this whole nightmare of a Covid is over of course. Boop boop

Amy! Thank you for these very interesting videos. I love these candid unpolished videos-- feels like we're just hanging out at your house. Cheers from California.

Sitting here after a rough day at work really enjoying your video.This video really helped relax me and made me forget for a bit all that's going on and I really needed that. You went from this shy teenager, to a wonderful teacher, speaker spokeswoman. It's like being there right in front of you having this wonderful conversation and learning so much from an expert that breaks it down where anyone can understand. I thoroughly enjoyed learning so much about falconry and your love for all your animals. I'm excited for the second video. I highly recommend this channel. Thank you so much!

Thank you for sharing your birds, your dogs and your interests with us. In the US we are not aware and/or exposed to falconry or to get to know about the lives of intelligent birds such as yours. Especially Fable has such a bond and affection for you and there is an intensity that you show while caring for all of your beautiful animals.

Knowledgeable, articulate and charismatic. Enjoy your videos!

This is the life I want one day. You are truly living how we are meant to. What a dream

I love watching you and Fable! I’ve never had an interest in falconry before, but after discovering your videos, I’m fascinated! ✌🏻

I'v always been a bird lover but Ive never wanted to own a bird...So thats why I enjoy seeing others that own birds. Bird owning is not for just anyone.

I had a cat who helped us raise animals at the zoo. Including two rescued Cedar Waxwing chicks. Cats have way more going on 'upstairs' than people give them credit for.

Thank you for such an interesting explanation of your life with falcons. I can’t wait for the next episode.

Omg!! First question. I'm so honored! Love the video ♡

We should all try to find work with things we enjoy. We usually enjoy things that we are good at...We all cant do the same things in life...Nor should we.

Lovely to meet you properly, Amy. 😊. I’m absolutely loving your videos, so great to see a fellow bird & history nerd! Keep up the great work. 👍🏼

Fascinating to hear about you life with birds/animals. Am looking forward to the next videos. Thanks!

Greetings from Southeastern Pennsylvania. I came across your videos because of the current madness. I have always loved animals of all sorts too. I wish I could have a falconry experience such as you describe. Never knew that was a thing. Your presentation is very interesting and I like your approach to this lifestyle. Stay safe yourself! X

Thank you! it's very nice to meet you Amy. That was just the video we needed :) Can't wait for the others.

Fantastic video. Looking forward to the others. Thank you!

Truly enjoyed and appreciate all the knowledge and interesting perspective you've gained and the way in which you express it. Thank you!!

Excellent info thanks, can’t wait for the next part.

Thank you for yet another interesting video! You are a great educator and your videos will help thousands of people and birds. I had no idea I would be this interested in a series of videos about falconry. I love ravens, so it was your first video about Fable that found its way to my recommended list. But it was your teaching skills that kept me watching and made me subscribe. (As a retired teacher trainer, I always get excited when I stumble across great material... ;-) I must admit I had a very negative view opinion of falconry, having seen a tourist gimmicky version abroad many years ago and some RU-vid videos about people in America capturing wild birds and and turning it into some cool macho stuff for views only to release the bird when they realise the birds require a commitment. What you are doing is so far removed from that and I can literally feel your care for your birds seep through the screen. Can't wait for the next video! I was going to say I was looking forward to seeing morevof Fable, but then I realised I want more of everything. 🤗 Including you! You really are great and I'm glad you decided to make your channel broader and allow yourself to have a spot too. 🦅🦉😊🐓🐤

I don’t know how I stumbled across you on RU-vid, but I love watching your videos! Very interesting to hear and learn about your world. Can’t wait for more videos!

Thank you for sharing!! I really enjoyed learning more about you and falconry. I never thought I would be interested in this topic, but I am starting to become obsessed. Thank you for everything you do. It is really interesting to me and I am excited to see more of your content!!

I have 3 parrots that I have had for 35 years and I totally understand your love for your birds and your total commitment to them. You really have a deep understanding of your birds and your videos are very very informative. Thankyou Amy for all you do. Bob from Ontario, Canada.

I love this video!! Thank you so much for answering all those great questions. I find falconry so fascinating. The photos are stunning! Just such amazing, magnificent birds! And I love your dogs, especially the little sausage dog! 😂 Thank you, Amy. Love your channel. Bless you for all the fabulous work you do with these wonderful animals! ❤

I really enjoy your videos! Like others already mentioned you speak really clearly and well prepared. The quality you deliver is extraordinary, especially if I consider that you do all on your own.

Fascinating, thank you so much for taking time to do these vids, Amy. My son studied falconry when he was in high school, but ended up doing other things in engineering here in Calif., but it's very interesting.

Thank you for great info. Can't wait for the part 2.

Fascinating thankyou Amy. Looking forward to part 2. Xxx

Boop Boop! Epic to hear you sharing, great passion is infectious. I love badgers myself, gulls and all corvids. Love listening to your life story. so interesting to hear your reflections!

I love the honesty of this posting. Thank you. I've been flying birds for 40 years and your video took me back all those years. I'm smiling ear-to-ear.

Amy Thank you for sharing your time and as importantly your knowledge and perspective on your passion of falconry. Making all of us much more aware with your engaging communication. I truly enjoy your videos and learning about you and your birds. Looking eagerly to your next video. Thank You!! Stay Healthy, Safe & Happy !!

Really enjoyed this first part to the Q&A Amy, lots of information there for any budding falconry enthusiasts. 💜 I just love watching you with your birds, especailly Fable...Boop Boop 💜...Always a pleasure to watch/listen to you, keep up the amazing work hunni 💜

Thank you so much for this q & a video! You have such a wonderful way of explaining things and engaging all of us. I think @Biomirth commented quite well about your communication and teaching skills. Your channel is just so enjoyable!

haha I think everyone who works with birds would say they prefer working with them rather than people. that's what I used to tell the guests when I`d do the displays/demonstrations

What a fantastic video clip. I don't have any inclination to fly the birds but I do love your fairly simplistic analyses and education. God Bless.

Oh my goodness.. thank you for this. The story about Jack keeping you going was amazing. I can relate (with my cat(s)). And, I agree with the others who have said you are so easy to watch and natural in the way you deliver the information you give. I learn something every time. THANK YOU!! And thank you for introducing yourself! You are forgiven ;)

Love your channel, fantastic videos, this was so interesting,luv from UK x

Amy, I've caught myself being mesmerized by your voice. I really like the way you talk about yourself and your birds, that was very interesting. Ty👍

I could easily have watched another hour of this. Fascinating and so great to see that you managed to make your passion your work. I too spent much of my youth being yelled at for the various beasts I brought home (I think the rabbit picked up off the side of the road , in the middle of a storm at 11 pm at night was something of a watershed lol). I ended up being involved in animal rescue and had many rescued cats and dogs and rats and birds over the years, but I never managed to figure out how to mingle passion and life......and yes, I’d rather be with animals than people too. I look forward to your next video :)

Very well done and informative video Amy. Thank you.

Thanks so much for all your work!! I’m so interested in your work!

I've arrived a bit late on the scene but, gee Amy, you are so open and honest in this video! I really feel, much like other viewers it seems, that you and I have had a long open chat with a cuppa. You are informative, clearly passionate for your art and that passion translates to wonderfully compelling and interesting viewing. Thank you so much for sharing!

Amy, I'm with you when it comes to loving animals, especially birds, and avoiding people. You sure are a fantastic speaker, and seem extremely comfortable in front of a camera. Thank you for sharing what you do, and for spreading the knowledge you have acquired!

Hi ya Amy. As a newbie to your channel I'd like to thank you so much for taking the time to film this informative vid. I have bookmarked the other 'Ask a Falconer' vids in the series to watch this evening. Your relaxed, enthusiastic and knowledgable presentation is a delight. Until the next vids, TTFN. You're a star. ⭐️👩🏻🦅

Thank you for this and for your videos. Your demeanor is very calm and your videos help to relax and calm me. I guess, thank you for being you and sharing yourself with us.

Found the channel when unable to sleep the other night and now I am genuinely hooked. I've always loved birds and had an interest in falconry. The fact you're also a huge History nerd pretty much confirms that you are my spirit animal, I will continue to watch and learn! I'd love to take up Falconry myself.

Wow really really good video. You are very easy to listen to and your knowledge points are excellent. I look forward to more from y'all.

Amy, your video editing is just fine. Keep the good work up!

amazing; I got hooked with the Fable videos and now cant stop! fascinated thank you!

Very informative and interesting! I can see you were born to do this. I've always loved birds of prey - very beautiful and powerful. Thank you so much.

Superb. Brilliant. Thanks so much for that. What you're doing leaves us hopeful.

Thank you so very much with your knowledge about conservation of land, environment and birds. I love turkey vultures and have watched them in Southern Indiana in the USA.

Thank you for your awesome videos! I'm very interestet in falconry and you are really showing all the different aspects and how to handle a bird properly. Ceep on!

G'day Amy. Loved the clip. Its not hard to see the passion you have for your birds and animals. Keep up the great work. HooRoo!!

This was an incredibly personal video, it means so very much that you've shared these parts of your life with us.

A very insightful and informative video. I am a fairly new subscriber and I’ve enjoyed all of your videos very much. I have learned how many “details” are required to be a true falconer. Thank you for filling in on a lot of the details on how you started and about yourself and I look forward to the next installment and future videos.

wow, Thank you for sharing all your fur babies! that Raven is beautiful

I love the video, thanks for sharing your knowledge.

So honest and sweet. Thank you.

Fantastic video. Really informative and well told. I'm glad you started with the questions on what it means to be a falconer and the sheer amount of time and dedication it takes.

Thank you for a great video! And for taking the time to film and edit it!

You are just so incredibly pleasant to listen to. You have a lovely voice, and I appreciate the Intelligent and articulate way you share your information. I originally found you because I really like ravens.

I am so happy to have stumbled across your channel! As a 15 year old who really wants to get into falconry, I think that this is a great opportunity to learn! I how well spoken you are and how clear you make things! Thank you for putting this up :)

When I was a kid I was obsessed with birds. One day my Dad found a baby starling that had fallen out of its nest and was being stalked by a cat. So, naturally, we rescued it. I brought it to a pet store where they educated us about starlings and how to feed him. He was so little i had to feed him by hand with droppers. As he got older I switched him to solids and he'd hunt bugs and free fly outside. He used to follow me around the house like a dog, and was so smart he could open his cage door and cause all kinds of mischief. Then one day, he flew away. I was sad, but also knew it was natural for a wild bird to return back to the wild eventually. He came back the next day, squawking at me for food and snuggles. Then he flew away again, and a few days later, we ran into each other on the other side of the block. The last time he flew away, he never came back. Thank you for reminding me of that beautiful relationship, and reigniting my love of birds! I'm mildly obsessed with befriending my neighborhood corvids and other birds now, and dreaming of my own farm/aviaries!

I'm so glad I stumbled upon some of your videos, because your videos have sucked me in to your channel. I'm a huge lover of animals and some of my favorites happen to be birds, specifically owls, humming birds and Ravens. Once I realized years ago how smart some of these birds are, it fascinated me and made me a huge lover of crows (I live in Seattle) and how smart they are. I enjoy feeding the crows at work. Keep your videos going, I love them, and I also agree with other comments of saying you're a natural in front of the camera, you do such a great job, keep it up!

You have your own way to handle your Birds, you love them! You know so much! I belive it's your Passion! Thx that you give this to us❣

Absolutely loved the content of this video. I was absolutely amazed about your cat. Great information on Falconry and Falconry in the UK.

thank you for your time....looking forward to the next episode.

Very interesting and well presented . Well done thank you.

Well done Amy!Your videos are really helpful Thanks

In the State of California, an Apprentice falconer may possess for falconry purposes no more than one wild or captive-bred Red-tailed hawk or American kestrel, only as long as the raptor in possession is trained in the pursuit of game and used in hunting. A sponsor is also required for the 2 year apprenticeship.

I had no idea I would be so interested in falconry or birds. Your video was in my recommended list and I thought "why not". I have now binge watched most of your videos. You are a wonderful and knowledgable commentator. Thank you✌🇨🇦

You are my new favorite. Can’t tell you how much I admire your life. Thank you for loving birds.

Hey Amy, it's me again... Due to great new world that you bring to me in this video, I want to thank you a lot for the effort to inform us properly about the theme, I suffer of anxious depression and see video of animals is kind a therapy to me. I envy so much the freedom from the birds, even leopards being my fav animal (hahaha). Best wishes from Brazil again! 🦉💚

I’m so glad I found your channel, my first video was with Fable (Boop Boop) and you are so knowledgeable and present that information in a clear and easy to understand manner. Thank you for sharing your passion with us!

thank you so much from Canada, looking forward to learn more about these fascinating birds

I'm a new sub from North Carolina USA. Love your content. Very interesting.

Thank you for sharing. In Australia we have lots of birds of prey including our huge wedge tails. When I was girl farmers shot the birds because they argued they took the lambs. Everyone knew this was rubbish but it took us a long time to put protection into place. So I love seeing the wedgetails in pairs now and yes you see them scouting out food. But we also have lots of kites, hawks and falcons, as well as eagles and owls. So it's lovely now to see them often and you'll see people craning their necks out of cars to watch them. But there isn't a lot if falconry here where I am. So again thank you for the videos. It's great to see them up close and personal.

Thank you Amy for all you do.

found your videos first because of current weirdness, but the way you explain and work with your animals is really nice. I would like to know more about your dogs and ferrets. greetings from germany

More boop boop wow! Please...and your channel is very educational too. Thank you. Stay safe and healthy. Love from Las Vegas.

Excellent questions and interesting and informative answers! Although I don't know you, the question about how the birds changed your life makes me think that they helped you get over your shyness because you don't seem a bit shy to me! And neither do you seem shy in all those pics with your birds where you are showing your awesome falconry skills to all those people. Now, on to Part Two....

Hi Amy I have a better understanding from the Q & A. I am looking forward to learning more through your upcoming videos. Thank you 🙏

This is wonderful. Thank you for taking your time to make videos. I've always loved birds, and just discovered your channel. I still imiss my parakeet who talked and slept on my head!

Thank you for your informative and entertaining videos, and for introducing yourself! Your channel has become my latest favorite YT channel to watch, particularly during these scary times. The care and passion you share for your birds are infectious (oops, pun unintended). Please keep posting. They're beautiful creatures.

Lurrrve your channel! On my commute into London from Kent I look out for Buzzards and Kestrels mostly and usually will see them on the odd day, perched on a tree or fence post. Have never seen a wild Raven or Peregrine although I’d love to. x

Don't comment on your video editing skills! You are amazing. Next to being a very natural in front of the camera, you are also very good in thinking about angles and lighting. I love your down to earth manner in treating the birds and telling stories. Keep it up! 💖

Thank you so much for taking the time to making these Videos. I very much enjoy them. Despite the fact that I am not a Falkner or any nearby profession. (Carpenter) But I lived on an old farm with various animals and garden and my woodshop for several years. Watching the wildlife and birds - and squirrels collecting the Walnuts - always will have a fond place in my Memory... Great info and interesting topic. Greetings from lower Saxony, Germany 👌👍👍

Amy, you are everything I have ever wanted to be and more! You are my role model! ❤️

Desr Amy, thank you so very much for your beautiful series of videos! You are such a calm presence and so very informative. Your passion for nature and especially birds of prey is contagious. I have learned so much just watching a few videos, and I have fallen totally in love with corvids as well! Boop, Boop. Wishing you all the best as you prepare for this enormous move you are making! You are a bright spot in the landscape of my life! Thank you so much for your excellent , teaching, amazing video and editing skills, and for sharing so much of your fascinating life with us. Hoping to meet your partner after you get settled into the new property. 😊 Congratulations on 130,000+ subscribers! Keep ‘em coming! P. S. Love your dogs, too! And ferrets, and gorgeous chickens! Lol. 👍

I really loved this video! Can't wait for the next part! After watching it, I have huge respect for you that you managed to fit a 46-minute video (and I know you spend much more on time than on this video) in your busy schedule. It's so funny that your parents thought this would be just a phase, and I think it's a great lesson for all the parents to never underestimate teenage obsessions. When it comes to the lack of restrictions for falconers in the UK, it's what I was very interested in after your video introducing Flynn. Do you think having some regulations could help with preventing those kinds of situations? Tying back to your historical falconry I would love to see you collab with English Heritage!