 I think this is No Name... |
 getting loaded up. we took 5 birds... Kate, Hawkzilla, No Name, Sancha & JJ |
 waiting |
 getting the telemetry ready and packing the bags. the bags are hand made from cape buffalo hide. |
 Kate and (I think) Hawkzilla |
 Sancha |
 telemetry |
 removing the hood |
 Sancha |
 JJ |
 soaring up the hill for a good spot |
 she took off right when I snapped this shot... |
 Kate, aka "The Hammer" |
 well come on, flush us some jacks |
 where are those rabbits? |
 so elegant in flight |
 AND THEY'RE OFF! |
 you have to get there fast as the jacks CAN injure the birds |
 the trick is to get the birds to WANT to give up the prey |
 and as you can see, they want the rabbit! |
 JJ watching. only the birds making the kill get to eat... |
 Kate swallowing the last of her cowbird reward |
 coming in for a landing |
 JJ with his cowbird reward |
 precarious perch |
 Kate |
 Murderers row... lol |
 ready to hunt some more |
 they can perch on the smallest twigs |
 they fly from bush to bush following you |
 Pack hunt |
 four of the 5 after him |
 they made several strikes, but he keeps getting away! |
 Hard strike! |
 He gets away again! |
 we thought he was gone... |
 but here comes Kate The Hammer... |
 DONE! |
 short rest |
 Sancha ready to strike... this is her first catch! |
 she strikes, and they tumble several times... |
 tumble... |
 she strikes, and they tumble several times... |
 JJ coming in to help |
 you can see the jack kicking her in the face. birds can get injured... you have to get to them ASAP... |
 Sancha wins, but he is far from dead... |
 MINE! |
 Kate & Hawkzilla |
 Kate sneeking in to try for a share |
 JJ really got into his food! |
 waiting patiently |
 Sancha finally gives up her prey, for a leg tidbit |
 day is done... |
 back to the truck with a prize |
 load 'em up... |