Falconry Basics: A Handbook for Beginners

by Tony Hall

Falconry is growing as one of the most popular and exciting of field sports and it appeals to an increasingly wide following both in Europe and throughout North America. This book is specifically designed for those new to the sport and covers the basics from the different types of bird and their individual characteristics to acquiring the equipment and the care and handling of the birds themselves. A major section of the book covers all aspects of training, hunting and maintenance and, allied to numerous outstanding illustrations, this book will become a standard manual for future generations of falconers.

Genres: Birds, Nonfiction

160 pages, Hardcover

First published December 10, 2003

Reviews

[Fredrick Danysh · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a detailed, inclusive introduction to the art of falconry. It covers the types of predator birds used, acquiring and training them as well as their care and maintenance. Terms used in the practice of falconry are clearly explained. This is a good reference for anyone interested in the sport.

[Lucas · Rating 5 out of 5]

awsome diograms in this one. read for falconry.

[Brynn Johnson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Covered basics well, however his assumption that one must start with a captive bred bird is a bit local to Britain, from a MN standpoint we have to start with a passage red tail.