This contains the latest techniques and developments in this age-old "country-type" sport together with photographs especially shot for the book. It aims to provide a complete guide to the art and practice of falconry. Advice is given on the general husbandry of harks, combined with information on training, techniques and equipment. There is also guidance on transportation, legislation, the making of equipment and aspects of conservation. The author founded and runs the British School of Falconry. The contents of the book also overlap into aviculture and nature.
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Falconry: Art and Practice,
By Matt (Arizona, U.S.) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Falconry: Art and Practice, Revised Edition (Paperback)
As a somewhat informed novice, I found this book very interesting and informative. It has good descriptions of the birds used in falconry as well as thorough beginning training techniques. However, the buyer should know this book was written for falconry in the UK. Topics such as governing laws, terrain terms and types of quarry are often "foreign" to ours in the U.S.
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Falconry Bible, for beginners,
By A Customer
This review is from: Falconry: Art and Practice, Revised Edition (Paperback)
This book provides an indepth look at all aspects of falconry. The section on preparing to recieve a bird was very helpful and detailed. I have never read a book which has provided such a detailed description of all common birds used in the sport. I recommend that everyone who is beginning in this sport, or is considering taking it up should read this book. The only problem about this book is that it talks too much about the law in England, which is not relevant to us in North America.
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Essential for anyone interested in Falconry or Raptors,
By A Customer
This review is from: Falconry: Art and Practice, Revised Edition (Paperback)
This is a great book for anyone interested in falconry! EmmaFord describes everything in detail and she guided me through myapprenticeship with ease. However, it also contains sound advice for the experienced falconer.She discusses the most common hawks used in the sport and guides one through the manning and training of the three main groups: Shortwings, Broadwings and Longwings. At the end of the part dealing with the training of the group, she explains hunting with them in detail. There is a complete chapter on equipment and will help the apprentice to choose the right equipment, with the hawk's safety in mind . For those unfamiliar with falconry terms, there is a nice glossary explaining them in detail. I would advise anyone interested in hunting with birds of prey to get this great book by one of the leaders in the field! END
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