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Falconry or hawking is the art or sport involving raptors (birds of prey) to hunt or pursue game. There are two traditional terms used to describe a person involved in falconry. Firstly, a Falconer, who flies a falcon. Secondly, an Austringer is one who flies a "true" hawk (accipiter). In modern falconry, buteos are now commonly used so a more loosely used term of falconer now applies to all people involved in falconry.
History
Traditional views of falconry state that the art started in East Asia; however, archaeologists have found evidence of falconry in the Middle East dating back to the 1st century BC. Historically, falconry was a popular sport, and status symbol, among the nobles of both medieval Europe and feudal Japan, where it is called takagari. Eggs and chicks of birds of prey were quite rare and expensive, and since the process of raising and training a hawk or falcon takes a lot of time and money and space, it was more or less restricted to the noble classes. In Japan, there were even strict restrictions on who could hunt which sorts of animals, and where, based on one's ranking within the samurai class. In art, and in other aspects of culture, such as literature, falconry remained a status symbol long after the sport was no longer popularly practiced. Eagles and hawks displayed on the wall could represent the noble himself, metaphorically, as noble and fierce. Woodblock prints or paintings of falcons or falconry scenes could be bought by wealthy commoners, and displayed as the next best thing to partaking in the sport, again representing a certain degree of nobility. More on [ Falconry ]
#Knobit:Records from the 11th & 12th century indicate the use of a rust/gold colored Vizsla as an aid to falconry
KnobNots (KnobNots) Sun, 20 Dec 2009 01:48:36 -0000
#Knobit:Records from the 11th & 12th century indicate the use of a rust/gold colored Vizsla as an aid to falconry
New Offer's: Bird of Prey Falconry Day http://www.reddayz.co.uk/?p=26
RedLetterDayz (RedDayZ) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 11:00:51 -0000
New Offer's: Bird of Prey Falconry Day http://www.reddayz.co.uk/?p=26
Went on camel rides + also caught a falcon in my hand! #falconry simply terrific! Initially scarred! Thn just loved it!
KunalBilakhia (Kunal Bilakhia) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 04:57:32 -0000
Went on camel rides + also caught a falcon in my hand! #falconry simply terrific! Initially scarred! Thn just loved it!
Yesterdays updates: went for #desertsafari #dunebashing #camelride #falconry #bellydancing & #desertcamping
KunalBilakhia (Kunal Bilakhia) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 04:54:32 -0000
Yesterdays updates: went for #desertsafari #dunebashing #camelride #falconry #bellydancing & #desertcamping
Falconry is the new logging
BruceMurrill36 (Bruce Murrill) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 01:48:40 -0000
Falconry is the new logging
Waiting at Gretna Green station 4 Gav's return from coventry as the UK's youngest falconry assessor. âº
chatwithpeter (Peter Duncan) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 21:18:44 -0000
Waiting at Gretna Green station 4 Gav's return from coventry as the UK's youngest falconry assessor. ☺
The National Bird of Prey Centre - Probably the most significant collection of Birds of Prey in the world, with around 300 birds of prey and owls. Leading the world in captive breeding, having bred 50 species so far.
Meta Description: [ NBPC, National Birds Of Prey Centre, Newent, UK - UK's largest collection with over 200 birds of prey with regular flying displays ]
Conservation Centre. - Based in Suffolk, UK. Includes Raptor Rescue details. Part of the Owl Barn.
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Wildlife Art - This site is an online gallery featuring falconry wildlife art by John MacDonell. Originals and prints for sale.
Alaska Falcons - White and Silver Gyrfalcons owned by Falconer Lee Merrick. Includes contact information and photographs.
Ancient Falconry - An article that investigates the role of falconry and the origins of domestication dating back to the 8th century BC by Keith Dobney.
Meta Description: [ Keith Dobney investigates the role of falconry in the origins of domestication ]
Apprentice Falconry Forums - Active falconry message boards with topics from finding a sponsor to health and training.
Birds of Prey by Accipiter Enterprises - Renaissance Faire falcon shows, public awareness lectures and demonstrations, falconry apprentice program, and workshops.
Broadwings Birds of Prey - Offers raptor husbandry and management courses, school visits and weekend flying courses. Located in the UK.
Carolina Hawks - Basic information about falconry, including history, new construction, photos, equipment and links to other falconry sites.
Castle Falconry - Falconry flying demonstrations, and hunting trips with Eagles, Barn Owls, Peregrine Falcons and Harris Hawks.
Cumbrian Falconry - Promoting the ancient art of falconry through a full series of hands-on and interactive displays, events and courses. Includes details and contact information. Located in The Coniston Hall Estate near Skipton North Yorkshire, UK.
Meta Description: [ Cumbrian Falconry for falconry courses, beginners welcome. Falconry displays, medieval falconry, falconry shows, eagles, falcons, hawks, peregrine, south lakes, lake district, north of england, uk ]
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Custom Falconry - Offers falconry education and day courses, public flying displays, equipment, and raptor breeding.
Dartmoor Hawking - Offering displays, 1/2 day experience, hunting days, talks and educational presentations. Includes booking and contact information. Based in Dartmoor National Park, UK.
Meta Description: [ Dartmoor Hawking School of Falconry offers experience days, training courses and corporate entertainment in the stunning scenery of Dartmoor ]
Devon Bird of Prey Centre - Offers demonstrations and classes for beginner falconers. Provides description of services, photos, and events schedule.
Falconhigh - Offers an interactive flying display of Eagle owls, kestrels, red-tailed hawks, Harris hawks, Saker and Gyr falcons, and Peregrine falcons. Includes venues and booking information.
Falconry - Sculptures of birds of prey; prices in US Dollars.
Falconry Canada - Roy Priest's Falconry Home Page contains information on; B.C. Falconry Clubs, links, pictures, Falconry mailing list, breed registry, books-videos and a trading post.
Meta Description: [ Falconry in Canada and around the world. ]
Falconry Experiences - Complete range of faclonry courses and hunting days, trips, 5,10 and modular courses, apprenticeship scheme corporate entertainment
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Falconry Forum - Forum for falconers of all levels to talk about the sport.
Falconry Listserver - Private email list of falconers and others interested in the subject. Also available in digest form.
Falconry Webring - Webring devoted to the practice of Falconry
Meta Description: [ A ring of falconry pages and falconers ]
Falconry Workshops - Based in Tuscania Italy in a farmhouse in the natural archaeological reserve of Tuscania, 7 day falconry courses.
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Gauntlet Birds of Prey - Specializing in courses and educational presentations for schools. Includes details, prices and contact information. Located in Knutsford, Cheshire, UK.
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houses over 100 Birds of Prey, from Owls and Falcons to Hawks, Eagles
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Gunflint Falconry Hunts - Smallgame hunting with a trained bird of prey; educational sessions available. Privately owned.
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Hawking Direct - Includes links, news, forums and book reviews.
Meta Description: [ Portal for falconry and falconers. ]
Heart of England Falconry Centre - As the name says, based in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, UK.
Himalayan Hawk Conservancy - Provides education, conservation and rehabilitation for birds of prey, courses, parahawking and paragliding. Includes details, photos and contact information. Located in Pokhara, Nepal.
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Impact Falconry - Offering educational visits, displays, courses, photos, booking and contact information.
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Independent Bird Register - Reunites lost, found, and stolen hawks, falcons, and owls. They issue uniquely-numbered rings for all birds of prey. Based in Warwick, UK.
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International Falconry Forum - A public discussion site for sharing knowledge and experience, helpline to track lost birds, and breeders showcase.
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Ireland's First School of Falconry - Specializes in lessons with Harris hawks and hawk walks at Ashford Castle. Includes details, photos, rates, shopping and contact information.
Isle of Skye Falconry - Features a range of birds from around the world, from a barn owl to an African Lanner falcon. Provides flying demonstrations and displays, courses, hawk walks and informative talks. Includes details, photos and contact information. Located in Kensaleyre.
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Italian Falconry Portal - Photos, videos, links, chat and information about falconry in Italy.
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Kielder Water Bird of Prey and Falconry Centre - An opportunity to meet, see and hear Owls and Birds of Prey (falcons, hawks, buzzards, vultures) from around the world and learn about the ancient sport of falconry.
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Lightwater Valley Bird of Prey Centre - State of the art falconry complex and home to britains largest Golden eagle. Offers education on conservation and birds of prey through shows, displays, and demonstrations. Located in North Yorkshire, UK.
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Master of the Mews - Falconry display team recreating medieval and 15th century European falconry, also including re-enactments of British mediaeval battles and events.
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Mid Wales Falconry - Provides an insight into the world of raptors, through falconry courses hunting days and falconry experience events. Includes details of displays, courses, photo gallery and contact information.
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Online Falconry - A site dedicated to the pursuit of modern falconry.
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Pacific Northwest Raptors - Specializes in training and working with captive-bred birds of prey, training their handlers and in educating the public about raptors.
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PBS: A Falconer's Memoir - Counterpart to the TV special, Dan O'Brien explains the attraction and meaning of falconry today, more than 4000 years after it began in China. Classroom activities.
Meta Description: [ This web site is for A Falconer's Memoir airing on PBS. ]
Perthshire Falconry Services - One of Scotlands foremost Falconry schools. Full information on all 21 species of british bird of prey, photos, bird calls, information on all our services about our breeding program
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Raptor Repertoire - For the falconer and raptor rehabilitator. Includes message board, photographs and poetry.
Raptor World Scotland - Scotland's newest visitor centre. With emphasis on education, its hands on approach provides an unforgettable day for all the family.
Meta Description: [ Scotlands first research centre for predatory birds. ]
Raptor's Nest - Directory of links for raptors and related falconry items and websites.
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Richard III Society - Fifteenth Century Life: Falconry - An article on the origins and functions of medieval falconry by Shawn E. Carroll.
Ridgeside Falconry - Mobile Falconry display team. Also pest control and tuition.
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Roger Crandall's Falconry Site - Falconry information, photos, and useful links.
Sports as Art - Is Falconry an Art?
Steven Jaremko's Falconry Page - Falconry and hawking photos, videos and illustrations. Beautiful shots of Steven's Harris.
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The American Gamehawker - Includes getting started information, links, gallery, bookstore and other information of value for those interested in the Falconry in the USA.
The Cornish Birds of Prey Centre - A collection of over 50 birds of prey for you to see, with regular flying displays.
Meta Description: [ The Cornish birds of prey centre, Cornwall, UK - a collection of over 50 birds of prey for you to see, with regular flying displays. We also have an interesting collection of other birds for you to see including a collection of ornamental pheasants. The Centre also has 3 well stocked fishing lake... ]
The Falconers Web - Articles on many aspects of falconry. Features health problems and care, captive breeding, and raptor management.
The Falconry Centre - Dedicated to over 200 birds of prey, falconry courses, breeding endangered species, rehabilitation facilities and bird control services. A pictorial virtual tour and webcams are available.
Meta Description: [ A unique Canadian Birds of Prey Centre dedicated to the excellence in falconry. Open to visitors from May to October, over 200 birds of prey, falconry courses, breeding endangered species, rehabilitation facilities and bird control services. ]
The Falconry Experience - Offers apprentice training sessions along with hunting days and classroom encounters with birds of prey. Located in Vacaville, California.
Meta Description: [ The Falconry Experience provides educational presentations with trained birds of prey along with hunting days and beginner's courses. ]
The Modern Apprentice - Resource for falconers and raptor enthusiasts. Offers information on falconry, raptor care, health, and training.
Meta Description: [ The Modern Apprentice - Falconry, Ecology, Education - The definitive resource for falconers and raptor enthusiasts. Extensive information on falconry, hawks, falcons, raptors, raptor care, health, and training. ]
UK Falconry - Countryside Hawking - Offering educational visits, displays, courses, photos, booking and contact information.
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Yahoo! Groups - Falconry - Forums for those interested in raptors.
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Yarak Birds of Prey - Based in South Oxfordshire, offering advice on falconry, raptor rescue, falconry equipment, and courses.
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