Jemima Parry-Jones' Falconry: Care, Captive Breeding and Conservation

by Jemima Parry-Jones

The author runs the Falconry Centre at Newent which has one of the largest collections of birds of prey in the world. She explains here the motives behind falconry, the background to captive breeding, and shows how to approach it in a practical and ethical way.

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1988

About the author

Jemima Parry-Jones (born 6 March 1949) is a British authority on birds of prey (raptors), a conservationist, author, raptor breeder, lecturer, consultant, and is the Director of the International Centre for Birds of Prey. In June 1999, she was awarded an MBE in the Queen's Birthday honours list for services to bird conservation.

Reviews

[Kirsten · Rating 2 out of 5]

I admit that I was hoping this would be a very cursory introduction to falconry, and did not get much out of it because it was a bit beyond my grasp, but I also found the very colloquial writing style a bit abrasive and felt the author was on the defensive most of the time. I enjoyed the sections describing the characteristics of the different birds used for falconry, but considering that was the only section I really had any use for, not being interested in starting falconry as a serious hobby, I am probably missing out on a lot that this book has to offer. My advice, as always, should be taken with a healthy pinch of salt.