The Sporting Challenge - Falconry

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This week Chris and Jonny took a trip to the countryside to learn how to correctly handle birds of prey.

With the guidance of expert Falconer Randal Carey at Countrywide Falconry, the duo were shown how to call in and cast off Jack and Quinn, two Harris Hawks they were paired up with for the day. Then for the final challenge they were tested on how well they'd picked up these new skills.

Click Play above to watch the video and discover which of the boys soared to victory.

See photos of Chris and Jonny during the Falconry Sporting Challenge

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Comments

1. At 10:22pm on 04 Nov 2010, adeenuf wrote:
jonny you didn't look to comfortable with that bird on you arm, ha ha. just watch the whole lot of the challenges back 2 back you two crack me up.

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2. At 10:39pm on 04 Nov 2010, MaddyMoon wrote:
I say old beans, totally spiffing show what!
Rather!

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3. At 10:44pm on 04 Nov 2010, NotSoBigUn wrote:
Not as funny as some of the challenges but entertaining none the less! ;-) Well done Chris.

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4. At 11:53pm on 04 Nov 2010, cathie wrote:
At least we won't have to look at Chris in his Grundy's showing us his bruises after this weeks challenge! Thank goodness I don't think I could take it.

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5. At 07:59am on 05 Nov 2010, photo762 wrote:
Chris.
Watched the video all the way through, expecting to see Jenni Falconer ?
ps. Is a Falconer's Jess, a big black cat ?

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6. At 08:40am on 05 Nov 2010, ITTfan wrote:
Never seen a ferruginous buzzard before - WOW! Well done Chris, though if you'd done it before you did have the advantage!

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7. At 08:44am on 05 Nov 2010, NanaBev wrote:
Good challenge boys! Can't understand why Johnny didn't get the memo though ;-)

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8. At 08:46am on 05 Nov 2010, Brownie wrote:
As always great........ well done boys great filming

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9. At 10:23am on 05 Nov 2010, Sam K wrote:
excellent video as always, although i would like them to be a bit longer, see more of the training! so i can laugh for longer

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10. At 8:28pm on 05 Nov 2010, MOLEMASTER1 wrote:
BRILLIANT AS EVER CHRIS IF YOU EVER FANCY A DAY OUT MOLE CATCHING GIVE ME A SHOUT BY THE WAY YOU REALLY DO LOOK THE PART

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11. At 8:36pm on 05 Nov 2010, MOLEMASTER1 wrote:
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12. At 3:35pm on 09 Nov 2010, TimtheT wrote:
Wow! Amazing birds. Chris and Jonny weren't bad either. . .

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13. At 8:50pm on 18 Nov 2010, MOLEMASTER1 wrote:
VERY SORRY DIDNT MEAN TO BRAKE THE HOUSE RULES I SHOULD OF TAKEN NOTE BEFORE I POSTED

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14. At 9:24pm on 18 Nov 2010, Mick wrote:
Very jealous! Falconry going on my Christmas list!

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