... eyes, or listening with their heads cocked to one side, sporting tiny leather hoods that cover their eyes and keep them from trying to fly. From the ceilings of these shops hang all manner of falconry paraphernalia - jesses, lures, creances. Near the doors, dusty display cases contain measuring scales and lead weights, and obscure bits of what-have-you that I couldn't begin to identify. ...

Start: Nov 19 2009 - 7:00pm End: Nov 19 2009 - 9:00pm Audubon Program on Falconry Date: Thursday, November 19, 2009 Time: 7:00PM - 9:00PM PST Location: Capitol Museum Coach House 211 W 21st St Olympia, WA A slide show on the art of training falcons and the sport of hunting with falcons will be be presented. Topics will include conservation of the species, rehabilitation, and breeding. Live ...

... interesting piece on how birds, particularly barn owls, have been used in falconry. By Thomas Goldman This article will present the common ... widespread and in most areas kill more rodents than any other predator. Falconry and hawking were very common activities in most of the world until recently ... saluki (a desert dog breed) to kill it. Falconry was a hugely popular sport with nobility and a vital ...

... in the last season we see Mana with a falcon, and so I'm trying to figure out if falconry was around in ancient Egypt or not. So far it's basically, 'no definitive knowledge ... which a real falcon couldn't be, so I've got some magical explanations for that...but did they have falconry or not?! I'm leaning towards no at the moment, but.... *wibbles* On another note, I found ...

I went over to K's house to help him "goose" his hawks and falcons, lol.  The guy is a real hoot.  He's a surfer, and so he talks with that California surfer drawl and he is uber-laid-back, and I couldn't believe he just wanted me to come over and help habituate his falcons to human handling and the glove.  I mean, that's the fun part, and if EATM has ...

... .) But even with my overactive imagination, I never really considered that people still practice falconry today. They do though, and author Rebecca O'Connor has written a beautiful ... -reflection as well. This hypnotic glimpse into an ancient pastime will entrance more than just the falconry community. It should please anyone interested in memoirs. Thanks to author Rebecca O'Connor for ...