Where is Our Falcon?

[iDash]

The newest member of the Seahawks family is Taima the Hawk. Named by Seahawks fans,

Taima (which means "thunder") is quickly becoming a fixture of Seahawks Sundays at Qwest Field.

Starting this year,

Taima is the first one out of the tunnel leading the team on to the field before each home game.

The Hawk Facts

Hatched:

April 21, 2005

Hospital:

World Bird Sanctuary, St. Louis

Species:

Augur Hawk (Buteo Hawk)

Wingspan:

Approximately 4.5 ft

Black head and tail separated by a creme chest with a unique creme throat with black stripe.

Arrived in Spokane June 13, 2005

http://www.seahawks.com/fans/12zone/taima-the-hawk.html

Where's is our Falcon?

Falconry is Huge in UAE

[Swami57]

This came up in a string last week, it has something to do with the Georgia DNR's wildlife regulations. Someone seemed to think there was legislation pending that would make it doable again. I can't wait, the Falcon is a magnificent bird to watch in flight.