Falconry

The bond between birds of prey and humans is a primal connection that has existed for
many thousands of years. Working with hunting birds is still integral to many cultures,
and falconry is again popular today as humans seek a more meaningful relationship with
nature.
The foundations of falconry lie within the bond between falconer and bird, which is
rooted in the bird’s natural survival instincts and its feeling safe in that relationship.
Falconry offers the novice falconer a compact, illustrated introduction to the art and
practice of falconry. Illustrated with more than 300 images, many of which provide
precise step-by-step instructions, the book teaches the enthusiast how to familiarize a bird
through ‘manning’ , building a bond with a bird, training with a lure, training using a
glove, managing a bird’s diet and weight, hooding, and free flight training, among many
other skills and techniques.
Illustrated with 300 photographs that will instruct and inspire, Falconry is a fascinating pictorial celebration of this craft which dates back to as early as 2,000 BC.