Falconry basics : an introduction to the care, maintenance and training of birds of prey / Tony Hall.

By:

Hall, Tony

Contributor(s):

Nicholls, M. K. (Michael K.) [author.]

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Shrewsbury : Quiller Publishing, 2019. Quiller Publishing, 2019. Edition: Second edition / revised by Michael K. NichollsDescription: 1 volume : illustrations (colour) ; 26 cmISBN:

9781846893025
184689302X

Subject(s):

Falconry

DDC classification:

799.232 23

Summary: Falconry is an ancient and noble art, still practiced today by falconers throughout the world. While, these days, falconry birds are mostly bred in captivity, they are still wild, independent animals and owning and training them requires the right commitment, knowledge and skills. Falconry Basicsis designed to provide those new to falconry with the essential information they need, including the basics of types of birds and their individual characteristics; acquiring the proper equipment; how best to care for and maintain healthy birds, and all aspects of training, flying and hunting. Accompanied by diagrams and line drawings throughout, and with additional material, such as a glossary of falconry terms, this newly revised and updated edition offers a comprehensive, practical guide for a whole new generation of falconers.

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Previous edition: Shrewsbury: Swan Hill, 2003.

Falconry is an ancient and noble art, still practiced today by falconers throughout the world. While, these days, falconry birds are mostly bred in captivity, they are still wild, independent animals and owning and training them requires the right commitment, knowledge and skills.

Falconry Basicsis designed to provide those new to falconry with the essential information they need, including the basics of types of birds and their individual characteristics; acquiring the proper equipment; how best to care for and maintain healthy birds, and all aspects of training, flying and hunting.

Accompanied by diagrams and line drawings throughout, and with additional material, such as a glossary of falconry terms, this newly revised and updated edition offers a comprehensive, practical guide for a whole new generation of falconers.

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