Falconry Basics

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.