Title: Kuwaiti farmer catches massive falcon
Post by: Donna on 21-Nov-10, 07:49:34 PM
This must be the same one that was spotted in Rochester!! :2funny:
If that's a Falcon.....
A Kuwaiti farmer caught a massive falcon by luring it to the ground after threatening his sheep but says he might set it free again, the Kuwaiti Arabic language daily Alanba reported on Sunday.
Amer Al Ajami said he trapped and caught the bird by a “technical” method after he saw it flying above his sheep many times.
Pictures published in Alanba showed the bird could be a Peregrine Falcon, one of the largest types of falcons. Its wings are very large while its back is gray and the neck and head are grayish- black.
“This type of falcon is one of the most dangerous birds of prey….I stalked the bird and caught it in a technical method that did not cause a serious injury to it….i have moved it to my house,” said Al Ajami, who was shown holding the bird.
“I am willing to hand it over to the zoo…if they refuse to take it, then I will set it free again…but I am concerned that this bird might threaten my sheep again…it can devour a small goat or even a baby.”
Emirates 24/7
If that's a Falcon.....A Kuwaiti farmer caught a massive falcon by luring it to the ground after threatening his sheep but says he might set it free again, the Kuwaiti Arabic language daily Alanba reported on Sunday.
Amer Al Ajami said he trapped and caught the bird by a “technical” method after he saw it flying above his sheep many times.
Pictures published in Alanba showed the bird could be a Peregrine Falcon, one of the largest types of falcons. Its wings are very large while its back is gray and the neck and head are grayish- black.
“This type of falcon is one of the most dangerous birds of prey….I stalked the bird and caught it in a technical method that did not cause a serious injury to it….i have moved it to my house,” said Al Ajami, who was shown holding the bird.
“I am willing to hand it over to the zoo…if they refuse to take it, then I will set it free again…but I am concerned that this bird might threaten my sheep again…it can devour a small goat or even a baby.”
Emirates 24/7
Title: Re: Kuwaiti farmer catches massive falcon
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 21-Nov-10, 08:07:39 PM
This must be the same one that was spotted in Rochester!! :2funny:
If that's a Falcon.....
If that's a Falcon.....And here we all thought the guy was nuts! He didn't say his tin foil hat was tuned in to Emirates 24/7! :silly:
Title: Re: Kuwaiti farmer catches massive falcon
Post by: Donna on 21-Nov-10, 08:33:10 PM
This must be the same one that was spotted in Rochester!! :2funny:
If that's a Falcon.....
If that's a Falcon.....And here we all thought the guy was nuts! He didn't say his tin foil hat was tuned in to Emirates 24/7! :silly:
LOL exactly Ei! :stupid:
Title: Re: Kuwaiti farmer catches massive falcon
Post by: Tokira on 21-Nov-10, 09:17:51 PM
OK, what is it REALLY?
Carol
WV
Carol
WV
Title: Re: Kuwaiti farmer catches massive falcon
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 21-Nov-10, 09:33:57 PM
Looks pretty eagle-ish to me...
Ei
Ei
Title: Re: Kuwaiti farmer catches massive falcon
Post by: valhalla on 22-Nov-10, 05:23:59 AM
Looks pretty eagle-ish to me...
Ei
Ei
The goat comment makes me go out on the ledge and say Golden Eagle, which is not only big enough, but is used for hunting in the former Soviet 'stans.
Title: Re: Kuwaiti farmer catches massive falcon
Post by: Bird Crazy on 22-Nov-10, 10:28:54 PM
poor bird, but no way is it big enough to carry off a goat or a baby
Title: Re: Kuwaiti farmer catches massive falcon
Post by: valhalla on 23-Nov-10, 05:39:15 AM
poor bird, but no way is it big enough to carry off a goat or a baby
Actually, BC, golden eagles "herd" goats off cliffs to eat and they "hunt" deer (in the 'stans) by tripping them up and getting them down (so the hunter can deliver the coup de grace).