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Arabian Falconry65

Arabian Falconry

The word falconry conjures up images of times long gone, times when people had more patience, when they would, over many hours and weeks, calm and train a majestic wild creature. While falconry continues in...

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York Bird of Prey Centre63

York Bird of Prey Centre

Birds of prey are perhaps one of the most beautiful sights in the world. Swooping, gliding, or just sitting, they have an air of supreme confidence. Eagle, Owl, Falcon, Hawk - each magnificent!

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Housing Birds of Prey74

Housing Birds of Prey

Since the 1970s the number of falconers and hawk keepers has been increasing exponentially, due to several factors eg, more leisure time and money to spend on leisure, more interest in the countryside and...

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More Great Days Out in the Midlands66

More Great Days Out in the Midlands

This hub concentrates on two wonderful attractions to be found in the Midlands. Bradgate and Charlecote Park will appeal to anyone who harbours a passion for nature and history.

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The Art of Falconry74

The Art of Falconry

The art of hunting wild game using trained birds of prey is called falconry. The bird is trained to spot, catch and kill game, which is then retrieved by the hunter. Falconry is an ancient art which has been...

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The Origin and Spread of Falconry Throughout the World69

The Origin and Spread of Falconry Throughout the World

I first wrote an article on this subject to summarise the findings of a symposium in the United Arab Emirates in 2005 where the International Association for Falconry and Conservation of Birds of Prey was...

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