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Earthworks > Telephone, a female prairie falcon, rests on its perch in the home of falconer Laine MacTague, in Camarillo, California.  Telephone, who was captured in the wild just four weeks ago, now lives within the confines of MacTague's home, tethered to her perch.  (12/10/03)
Earthworks > A nearly constant flutter of wings and a continuous, piercing cry underscore Telephone's wild spirit. (12/10/03)
Earthworks > Telephone, a female prairie falcon, must undergo rigorous behavioral conditioning inside the home of falconer Laine MacTague before being allowed to fly outdoors.  (11/23/03)
Earthworks > Telephone exhibits the over-sized talons of a raptor who specializes in capturing other birds mid-flight.
Earthworks > Telephone's behavioral conditioning involves a simple routine--upon receiving an auditory signal from falconer Laine MacTague, the female prairie falcon must fly from its perch to MacTague's gloved hand.  Telephone is tethered to the perch by a 30 foot long leash.  (12/07/03)
Earthworks > Falconer Laine MacTague conditions his birds using food as a simple reward.  If a bird fails to follow his auditory signals, or even hesitates before responding, the bird does not eat.  (12/07/03)
Earthworks > Falconer Laine MacTague, of Camarillo, Calif., works with Manuka, a female redtail hawk. MacTague captured Manuka over a year ago.
Earthworks > Falconer Laine MacTague, of Camarillo, Calif., Manuka resides at a very different stage in her training with MacTague than does Telephone. Though the two still perform similar training exercises, Manuka has learned to respond to MacTague's auditory signal even without the reward of food. The two also now hunt together in the outdoors.  (12/07/03)
Earthworks > Falconer Laine MacTague drives with Manuka, a redtail hawk, out to their usual hunting site near Point Mugu, Calif..  Manuka rides in a special carrier designed and built by MacTague.  (12/10/03)
Telephone, a female prairie falcon, rests on its perch in the home of falconer Laine MacTague, in Camarillo, California. Telephone, who was captured in the wild just four weeks ago, now lives within the confines of MacTague's home, tethered to her perch. (12/10/03)
 > Telephone, a female prairie falcon, rests on its perch in the home of falconer Laine MacTague, in Camarillo, California.  Telephone, who was captured in the wild just four weeks ago, now lives within the confines of MacTague's home, tethered to her perch.  (12/10/03)
Telephone, a female prairie falcon, rests on its perch in the home of falconer Laine MacTague, in Camarillo, California. Telephone, who was captured in the wild just four weeks ago, now lives within the confines of MacTague's home, tethered to her perch. (12/10/03)
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