Enviro-Hawks, The Harrogate Arms, Crag Lane, North Yorkshire HG3 1QA
Tel: 01423 567 950 Mob: 07810643475 envirohawks@aol.co.uk
The History
The Harris's Hawk or Harris Hawk, Parabuteo unicinctus, formerly known as the Bay-winged Hawk or Dusky Hawk, is a medium-large bird of prey which breeds from the southwestern USA south to Chile and central Argentina. Birds are sometimes reported at large in Western Europe, especially Britain, but it is a popular species in falconry and these records almost certainly all refer to escapes from captivity.
It is the only member of the genus Parabuteo. The name is derived from the Greek para, meaning beside or near, and the Latin buteo, referring to a kind of hawk; uni meaning once; and cinctus meaning girdled, referring to the white band at the base of the tail.John James Audubon gave this bird its English name in honor of his ornithological companion, financial supporter, and friend Edward Harris.The Harris Hawk is famous for its remarkable behavior of hunting cooperatively in "packs", consisting of family groups. (Most raptors are solitary hunters.)
Welcome to Enviro -Hawk
At The Harrogate Arms,
Experience a half hour to an hour long Hawk Walk with the versatile Harris' Hawk.
A hands on experience flying a trained raptor at its best within selected areas of picturesque Yorkshire countryside. An unforgettable flying experience for all ages. Also available within the grounds of the Harrogate Arms.
Here you get the chance to fly trained Harris' Hawk within the woodland areas,
The Hawk Walk is intended for those that would not like to go as far as Hawking for prey with this magnificent raptor, the true falconry experience.
You will learn about the history and modern day use of the Harris' Hawk, whilst thoroughly enjoying the spectacular and awe inspiring flights from tree perch to your fist, with supervision from an experienced falconer
Use in Falconry
The Harris' hawk has become the most popular hawk and is the greatest invention in 20th century falconry. It is a most versatile and adaptable hawk. It will perform in all sorts of country-side, in all sorts of weather, fly at all sorts of quarry and do it in all sorts of ways. It is the easiest of all hawks in falconry to train and handle.
Due to it's social behaviour, the Harris' hawk tames quickly and develops an affection for it's handler. They are quick learners, quite intelligent and will improve with age. They are very consistent and will take quite large quarry: rabbits, hares and ducks. The Harris' hawk is easy to train to fly with other Harris' hawks in casts or even groups.
