The Falconers

James is a Master Class Falconer. He began his career in falconry in 2012. Since then, he has trained, flown and hunted with Red Tailed Hawks, American Kestrels, Goshawks, Peregrine Falcons, Aplomado Falcons, and various other hybrid breeds. He posses a detailed understanding of bird of prey behavior in a wide variety of species. He thrills in observing each raptors specialized style of pursuit.

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James’ current team of seven raptors is uniquely equipped to handle pest birds from starlings, pigeons, gulls and more.

His team has chased and harassed pest birds in both commercial and agriculture settings from the cherry orchards of Washington to the beach front resorts of Santa Barbara. Each pest has a perfect predator. Just as each environment is conducive to a different style of flight. James has trained and conditioned his team to handle it all.

 

James’ favorite raptor is the American Kestrel, because “they’re tiny, but ferocious and fearless. Sometimes they’ll just turn around and bite you, and then stare you down in challenge. I kind of love that about them."