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Falconry & Hawking: The Essential Handbook - Including Equipment, Training and Health
Falconry & Hawking (recommended)The Essential Handbook - Including Equipment, Training, Health and More
Discover everything you need to know about Falconry and Hawking from Philip Golding, a true master. Inside you’ll understand exactly what you need to know in this wonderful sport.
This Highly Recommended Book Includes everything below (and more...)
Types of bird and their unique characteristics so you know what bird is best for you
The important question you need to ask yourself if you want to take up this sport
Overview of the training process
Equipment you’ll need and approximate costs
Health and what to look out for
Common conditions (and more importantly - what to do)
First aid (a must know) it could save your bird
Useful frequently asked questions
Highly
If you are just starting out in the world of falconry and hawking this is a ‘must read’ book full of useful information that is easy to follow and understand.
What Readers Have Said...“Having just joined our local falconry club I was recommend to your book and was delighted with what I read. First class” Mr B.Studly
“I really found the section on falcon’s health a fantastic resource. I also picked up a lot of useful tips in training” Mr T.Thomas
“Great to read such a compressive book on falconry… highly recommended” Mr S.Douglas
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Discover everything you need to know about Falconry and Hawking from Philip Golding, a true master. Inside you’ll understand exactly what you need to know in this wonderful sport.
This Highly Recommended Book Includes everything below (and more...)
Types of bird and their unique characteristics so you know what bird is best for you
The important question you need to ask yourself if you want to take up this sport
Overview of the training process
Equipment you’ll need and approximate costs
Health and what to look out for
Common conditions (and more importantly - what to do)
First aid (a must know) it could save your bird
Useful frequently asked questions
Highly
If you are just starting out in the world of falconry and hawking this is a ‘must read’ book full of useful information that is easy to follow and understand.
What Readers Have Said...“Having just joined our local falconry club I was recommend to your book and was delighted with what I read. First class” Mr B.Studly
“I really found the section on falcon’s health a fantastic resource. I also picked up a lot of useful tips in training” Mr T.Thomas
“Great to read such a compressive book on falconry… highly recommended” Mr S.Douglas
Click the 'Add To Cart' button now and you can be enjoying this book very shortly. src="//player.vimeo.com/video/110580862" width="500" height="281" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen>
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136 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 30, 2014
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November 4, 2022
If I ever see an ad for a microhawking demonstration, I'm definitely going to watch Kestrals catch grasshoppers.
March 1, 2021
From Amazon came this 2014 copyright book, printed 31 January 2021, the day after I ordered it. Too cool. And a bit of an amateur effort, but more deserving for it. The numerous typos are the kind that auto-correct gimmicks miss.
The love of birds, the lifestyle of falconry, and the dedication to it comes shining through. For anyone wishing to quench a thirst to know about how hawking works, this book is the answer.
Recommended.
The love of birds, the lifestyle of falconry, and the dedication to it comes shining through. For anyone wishing to quench a thirst to know about how hawking works, this book is the answer.
Recommended.
August 28, 2023
If you are thinking about getting into Falconry, this is a great resource to start with. In general, Philip Golding provides useful information and terms to familiarize yourself with as you think about taking up this sport.
Additionally, I appreciate his honesty as he challenges readers to think about the resources it will take if one chooses to become a falconer. Things to consider include the time commitment on working and building a bond with a bird, the money needed to purchase equipment, and then the ongoing maintenance and healthcare for the bird. In my personal experience, these questions have given me pause since I do enjoy traveling. If I decide to continue on with Falconry, I would have to decide if I want to dedicate at least 2-years to training a bird and putting all travel on hold during that time. People would need to decide what is best for them.
Overall, definitely a great book for a beginner.
Additionally, I appreciate his honesty as he challenges readers to think about the resources it will take if one chooses to become a falconer. Things to consider include the time commitment on working and building a bond with a bird, the money needed to purchase equipment, and then the ongoing maintenance and healthcare for the bird. In my personal experience, these questions have given me pause since I do enjoy traveling. If I decide to continue on with Falconry, I would have to decide if I want to dedicate at least 2-years to training a bird and putting all travel on hold during that time. People would need to decide what is best for them.
Overall, definitely a great book for a beginner.
May 10, 2019
Fantastic inexpensive introduction to the sport of falconry..
I was very pleased with this simple introduction. I was able to finish it in one day. The author uses simple to easy words as well as introducing the beginner two more complicated terminology. This book is great for anyone who is thinking about exploring the sport of falconry
I was very pleased with this simple introduction. I was able to finish it in one day. The author uses simple to easy words as well as introducing the beginner two more complicated terminology. This book is great for anyone who is thinking about exploring the sport of falconry
September 3, 2018
Good over view for apprentice falconer's
Good book for beginners to understand the basics of falconry. Complete with definitions and detailed explanations of many key components that go along with the sport
Good book for beginners to understand the basics of falconry. Complete with definitions and detailed explanations of many key components that go along with the sport
May 23, 2020
Great book for beginners
This book has a lot of good information for beginners. I can't wait to read more and study to pass my apprentice exam. Thank you.
The URL to the author's free videos is outdated however.
This book has a lot of good information for beginners. I can't wait to read more and study to pass my apprentice exam. Thank you.
The URL to the author's free videos is outdated however.
December 1, 2025
A great introduction to understanding what it takes to become a falconer. I’m not one, but feel this book spelled out what it takes to do justice to the sport. More figures and/or photos would earn a 5 rating.
September 14, 2021
great book
I highly Would recommend. Great and easy book for people interested into getting into the sport. Really is an easy read.
I highly Would recommend. Great and easy book for people interested into getting into the sport. Really is an easy read.
July 1, 2022
Decent information, but it doesn't fit well. It's a little more in depth than a short book on "are you interested in falconry?" but not in depth enough to actually be a handbook.
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