Weight & condition

Flying weight, weight trends, bringing a bird down and the shifts that come with the season.

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Weight & condition·5 min read

What is flying weight, and how do you find it?

Flying weight is the weight at which your hawk is keen, responsive and strong. Here is how to find your bird's window, read it and hold it all season.

Davide Del Gatto14 Oct 2026

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