Falconry Book

[Simoman 110]

Can anyone recommend a good book for a total beginner with an interest that explains the basics about keeping, flying, training birds.

 

Thanks

Simon

[jasper65 6]

"Falconry Art And Practice by Emma Ford" is a nice starter book Simon, "A Hawk For The Bush by Jack Mavrogordato" is also a classic in its own right, "The Modern Falconer By Diana Durman Walters" is also a nice starter read, one I nearly missed out of is "Falconry And Hawking by Philip Glasier" this is a nice book too but didn't over do it for me.

 

I like the older books to be Honest mate that was written well before any legislation when bagged quarry was still legal and taking birds from the wild. one called "The Art And Practice Of Hawking by E. B Michelle" I can still pick up and read and still enjoy, I used to read this when I was a kid under the bed covers with a torch when I was supposed to be asleep for school in the morning :whistle:..

[faff 0]

hawking and falconry for beginners by adrian hallgarth is good but aimed mote for a harris or red tail than other birds

[Simoman 110]

Thank you. I have no idea about restrictions regarding hunting with birds, are there any taboo :whistle: quarry species or major pieces of legislation?

 

Thanks in advance

Simon

[welshhound2 20]

hawking and falconry for beginners by adrian hallgarth is good but aimed mote for a harris or red tail than other birds

not a bad read but falconry for beginners is a must,cant beat a good mentor and some hands on experiance