falconry

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The talismanic vocabulary of falconry is threaded through this raw-nerved memoir by an experienced British falconer who dealt with the pain of losing a father by training a young goshawk called Mabel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

A falconry centre in mid Wales is hoping to breed life-saving rare African hooded vultures to help save them from extinction.

From BBC • Aug. 25, 2025

The Eurasian eagle-owl is also commonly used in falconry, selling for as much as $3,000.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 1, 2024

Long before soccer fever swept Qatar, peaking with its hosting of the World Cup this year, the sport of falconry was a point of national pride.

From New York Times • Dec. 15, 2022

When they could be alone together they would talk about falconry, although Hob was naturally a silent man.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White