Animal Detective

Chapter 378 Courtship
Camp.

After discussing it for a long time, Teacher Chen and his friends finally decided to register the falcon.

They wear identification metal rings and have GPS trackers installed.

On the one hand, it is for scientific research considerations.

This albino falcon is of great research value.

Secondly, it has become a target for poachers, and wearing a GPS tracker can also provide some protection.

The process of putting on the anklets went smoothly.

But when it comes to the locator, it doesn't work.

After it was put on, even with Shen Xin watching it closely, the falcon kept turning its head and pecking at the locator.

"Teacher Chen, this won't do." Even Shen Xin's personal reassurance was useless.

The falcon flapped its wings, trying to shake off the locator, and kept turning its head to peck and tear at it.

Seeing that it could potentially hurt me, I had no choice but to remove it.

Once you've calmed down, try wearing it again.

The result was the same; they struggled as soon as they put it on.

After several attempts, Teacher Chen sighed and had to give up, saying that some birds are just like that, very sensitive, and can't accept having something tied to their backs.

Donya stayed and whispered to Shen Xin, saying that it must be uncomfortable for a person to have such a thing strapped to their body, so it would be strange if the bird could accept it.

Shen Xin said, "They are experienced; they've tied up more than just this one, and they're good at handling falcons."

Donya pouted and said, "If you really want to be good to it, then release it back into the wild."

Shen Xin thought to himself, "I didn't actually release them."

Since the locator couldn't accept it, Teacher Chen and the others had no choice but to give up and decided to release the animals that afternoon.

This guy isn't eating or drinking; if he's kept locked up any longer, he might develop health problems from hunger.

That afternoon, the group released the falcon on the grassland outside the village.

The crowd dispersed a bit, and Shen Xin stepped forward, opened the cage, and took out the falcon.

It remains "very interested" in Shen Xin to this day.

"Stop looking at me, go away."

Shen Xin waved his hand at him.

It stood on the ground, motionless, still staring straight at Shen Xin.

Shen Xin slowly backed away.

This time it didn't follow, but just watched from afar.

After Shen Xin had traveled some distance, it suddenly flapped its wings and soared into the sky.

It was unharmed and its flight ability remained intact. In an instant, it soared into the sky and became a black dot.

Shen Xin couldn't help but feel a little awkward.

I really thought it was "devoted" to me, but now it seems that, like being in love, it was just an illusion.

Teacher Chen and the others observed from a distance using binoculars.

Shen Xin looked up and saw that the falcon was flying very high, circling in the air a few times, and then quickly heading north.

Teacher Chen couldn't help but sigh, feeling regretful.

However, they collected blood samples before releasing the birds.

So the group didn't stay long and quickly left to go back and study the blood samples.

Let's see if this falcon is a result of genetic mutation or hybridization.

Donya didn't rush to leave. Standing there, gazing at the distant sky, she suddenly said, "Shen Xin, do you think I'm being too selfish?"

The topic came up suddenly, and Shen Xin asked her what she meant.

"Honggul."

Donya followed Shen Xin back, saying as they walked, "Now I think maybe what Father said is right. Honggul's heart is in the grassland. I've kept it locked up just because I need it, without really thinking about it."

"So do you think I should let it go?"

Donya looked at Shen Xin, her gaze filled with confusion and conflict.

The falcon's eyes were full of Shen Xin, but when freedom came, it still left without hesitation.

Shen Xin understood, but this question was really difficult to answer.

By releasing Hongur, it is now free.

However, in the wild, there is a high possibility of encountering danger.

It may not be afraid of a single wolf, but can it defeat a pack of wolves?
And then there's winter.

In winter, the grasslands are covered in snow and ice, making it difficult for it to survive.

If they are kept in captivity and cared for by humans, at least they won't have to worry about food.

But one could also say, "Give me liberty or give me death."

Therefore, Shen Xin really didn't know how to answer this question.

Seeing Shen Xin's predicament, Donya waved her hand in annoyance and said, "Forget it, I'll just let myself suffer the headache."

After saying that, she added that her parents wanted to invite Shen Xin and Lakshin to dinner that evening.

I am grateful to Shen Xin and the others for saving my life.

“Especially Tiankui.” Donya felt reluctant to part with Tiankui and asked Shen Xin when he was leaving.

We'll have to wait until we find Tianxiong.

The two returned to the camp. Donya played with Tiankui on the grassland, while Shen Xin pondered whether to ask Duan Zijie about the situation.

Shen Xin is ultimately a criminal investigator, and he is more concerned about cases.

Just then, Donya suddenly pointed to the northern sky and shouted, "Shen Xin, look!"

Shen Xin turned his head and saw a black dot approaching in the northern sky.

Upon closer inspection, it was indeed the same falcon that had just been released into the air.

It's back again.

Then it swooped down and landed lightly and accurately in front of Shen Xin.

Its sharp claws were clamped tightly around a brown hare.

Then it was just left in front of Shen Xin, and it didn't leave, staring straight at Shen Xin.

Shen Xin was completely puzzled.

It was released but didn't leave; it even caught a wild rabbit and came back.

What, did you come back specifically to thank them for saving your life?

Seeing that Shen Xin did not react, the falcon on the ground cried out a few times, pecked at the rabbit, and brought it towards Shen Xin again.

Donya, who was standing next to her, immediately realized what was happening and burst out laughing.

"What does this mean?" Shen Xin didn't understand.

Please eat by yourself?

It was very polite.

Donya laughed so hard she couldn't stand up straight, saying, "Shen Xin, haven't you figured it out yet? It's courting you!"

Courtship?

Shen Xin's expression immediately turned strange.

So, after being released, this guy immediately flew away to buy betrothal gifts.

"It's so funny, why would it court you?" Donya laughed and reached out to touch it. The falcon dodged, flapped its wings, and landed lightly and accurately on Shen Xin's head.

It instinctively grabbed Shen Xin's scalp with its claws.

It didn't use much force, but its claws were so sharp that Shen Xin felt a sharp pain in his scalp and immediately dodged.

It flapped its wings and landed, tilting its head to look at Shen Xin.

Shen Xin rubbed his head and patted it with his arm.

Your own head isn't your home; you need to get closer, like standing on your arm.

It didn't react, then suddenly flapped its wings and soared into the sky.

Then it hovers in the air and dives down at times, freely displaying its superb flying skills.

Donya grabbed Shen Xin's arm and shouted, "Shen Xin, did you see that? It's courting!"

Then it says that falcons court by displaying their flying skills and hunting prey to present to their mates.

Shen Xin looked up at the falcon soaring freely in the air and said speechlessly, "Then it must be really thirsty."

The move was cool, but he clearly targeted the wrong person.

Donya chuckled and said, "Of course! It's already May, and all the other falcons are in pairs, but this one is still single. How can it not be anxious?"

"But why would it mistake you for a female bird, Shen Xin? Do you really have some special scent on you?"

When I first found Honggur.

While the others couldn't get close, Shen Xin could approach easily.

Zhang Qifeng also said that Shen Xintian was naturally very close to animals.

As she spoke, Donya leaned closer and took a sniff.

Shen Xin said speechlessly, "Then what smell did you detect?"

"Sweat stinks."

Donya giggled.

At that moment, the falcon overhead displayed a flight posture before slowly descending.

Strangely, it still landed on Shen Xin's head.

Shen Xin turned his head to avoid it, and it landed on the ground, tilting its head and staring straight at Shen Xin.

There seemed to be some... confusion in her large eyes?
Shen Xin stepped forward and reached out to grab it.

It did not resist.

This creature looks very big, with a wingspan of over a meter, but it's very light. Teacher Chen and his colleagues measured it before, and it only weighed 970 grams, less than two kilograms.

Shen Xin put it on his shoulder.

Once it was steady, it nuzzled Shen Xin with its head, making soft whimpering noises as it did so.

Strangely, even though they've all been courting me, there's still no affection icon above my head.

"Look how affectionate it is towards you."

Donya was amazed, saying that when she was a child, she had seen people training falcons and golden eagles.

But the trained falcons and golden eagles are all listless; once they put on blindfolds, they basically don't move.

Unlike the falcon in front of him, which was so close to Shen Xin.

Shen Xin raised his arm and pushed hard.

The falcon immediately spread its wings and soared into the sky.

Shen Xin put his finger in his mouth and whistled again.

The next moment, the falcon swooped down and landed on Shen Xin's raised arm.

Unusually obedient.

Donya immediately clapped and gave a thumbs up: "So cool!"

Shen Xin remained silent.

But I must say, he's really handsome.

The only strange thing is that, even though there's no affection icon, why is it so obedient?

It was wild and originally had no owner.

Secondly, they don't have the high intelligence of dolphins.

Now that we're so close, we should have a positive impression icon by now.

Just then, the falcon moved along Shen Xin's arm and closer to his head.

With a flap of its wings, it even tried to leap onto Shen Xin's head.

"Stop fooling around." Shen Xin tilted his head to avoid it.

Your own head isn't your own private domain.

Still not giving up, it whimpered and jumped onto Shen Xin's head again.

Donya, who was standing next to her, suddenly thought of something and couldn't help but burst into laughter, clutching her stomach.

"Shen Xin, I understand."

Donya laughed until tears streamed down her face, and asked Shen Xin if he knew how birds mate.

bird?
Shen Xin turned his head to look at the falcon on his arm, and his eyes widened suddenly.

Shen Xin actually knew.

After all, I had previously acted as a matchmaker for parrots.

"Then what is it...?"

Shen Xin gasped, and blurted out, "Damn it!"

"Sigh, you're here again!"

Shen Xin quickly turned his head to dodge and then pulled his arm back.

It flapped its wings and landed, whimpering at Shen Xin with a puzzled look in its eyes.

Donya next to her was laughing hysterically.

"Stop laughing."

Shen Xin glared at her, feeling utterly speechless.

These dolphins can be rascals; I never thought there would be one among birds of prey.

And what exactly is the situation regarding their own abilities?

Shen Xin couldn't help but wonder, in the eyes of animals, had he really become a particularly attractive oddity?
Donya quickly covered her mouth and said she would stop laughing.

But seeing the falcon constantly moving closer to Shen Xin, he joked, "Why don't you... just give in to it?"

After saying that, he couldn't help but laugh.

Shen Xin glared at her, and she finally stopped joking and said she wouldn't joke anymore.

Shen Xin picked up the wild rabbit and threw it in front of it.

"Alright, hurry up and go."

They say they have excellent eyesight, able to see the prey's every move from a thousand meters in the air.

How can a person and a bird be mistaken for each other?

Shen Xin stepped back a few paces.

The falcon didn't follow; it just tilted its head, looking at Shen Xin with a puzzled expression.

After a while, it flapped its wings, flew into the sky, and disappeared in an instant.

(End of this chapter)