Falconry Art and Practice
Falconry Art and Practice by Emma Ford is a comprehensive guide published by Blandford in 1992. This revised edition spans 191 pages and is presented in English, offering an in-depth exploration of falconry techniques and practices. The book serves as a detailed resource for both novice and experienced falconers, covering essential topics such as constructing weather-proof shelters, providing proper diets for hawks, and recognizing health issues.
Readers will find meticulous instructions on various aspects of falconry, including hooding, setting out lures, and conducting test flights. The guide features carefully keyed diagrams that illustrate how to manage a falcon’s beak, talons, and feathers. Additionally, it addresses fitness for hunting and the process of imprinting, as well as working with dogs in the field. This book is designed to equip enthusiasts with the knowledge needed to engage in this sport effectively.
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This stunningly full guide, by an experienced teacher and trainer, covers every aspect of falconry in voluminous detail. Construct a weather-proof shelter, feed your hawk the correct diet, and get health tips so you can quickly recognize if anything’s awry. Carefully keyed diagrams show you how to field and clip a falcon’s beak, and tend to its talons and feathers. Master hooding, setting out lures, test flights, fitness for hunting, imprinting, and working with dogs.
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