The Harris’s hawk is notable for its behaviour of hunting cooperatively in packs consisting of tolerant groups. This lifestyle, unusual for raptors, has earned them the nickname “Wolves of the Sky.” It is the Harris hawk’s intelligence that leads to its social nature, which results in easier training and has meant that Harris hawks have become a popular bird for use in falconry.
All raptors used by APS are captive bred which enables them to be lawfully used for commercial purposes. Our Harris Hawks all came from a line of genetics which is proven as brilliant abatement birds and especially chosen for their good temprements. Time, patience and years of experience are included in the training of our birds. The comfort and safety of our raptors is our priority.
The Harris’s hawk is notable for its behaviour of hunting cooperatively in packs consisting of tolerant groups. This lifestyle, unusual for raptors, has earned them the nickname “Wolves of the Sky.” It is the Harris hawk’s intelligence that leads to its social nature, which results in easier training and has meant that Harris hawks have become a popular bird for use in falconry.
Banshee is a Harris Hawk that was bred in the Western Cape. The Harris hawks are native to the Americas. These hawks are excellent for this type of bird abatement because the naturally hunt cooperatively and have a very calm temperament. Banshee is a young bird that is showing great potential.
Rambo, also a Harris Hawk was bred in Polokwane.
He has become a valuable member of the team in a short space of time, and is working well with Banshee.
Ivey is 4 years old. She is the muscle and a power house of Adolph’s team. Ivey is strong but has a heart of gold and is very gentle. Ivey works with Adolph and Flint in the Northern Free State and Gauteng team. She likes to model for weddings and photo shoots in her spare time and knows how to ‘work’ a camera beautifully. She is very patient and kind and easy to handle even by her co-models who have had little or no falconry experience.
Flint is the baby of the Northern Free State and Gauteng Team. He is 2 years old and in his first year of work. He works with Ivey and Adolph and enjoys his training just as much as he does ‘chilling’ on Adolphs knee infront of the TV.
Griffon’s parents where imported from Germany several years ago. He is currently being trained for the 2018-2019 season and is coming along nicely.
He has adapted to his new environment beautifully.
Freyia’s parents where imported from Germany several years ago. She is currently being trained for the 2018-2019 season and is coming along nicely. Freyia a little aggressive but a quick learner. She has adapted to her new environment beautifully.
