On the ragged edge...

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The season may be over. I'm keeping the hawks at hunting weight, but we are quickly moving into the heat. I took Farrah out today - she chased a couple of out-of-season Mallards on two flights, and attacked some quail on the ground which buzzed off with no pursuit. This sounds better than it was.
 
This is what Harris's do....

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