Sparrowhawks: A Falconer's Guide
May 2014 · Crowood
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Flying imprint sparrowhawks is often unfairly portrayed as being overly complex and highly technical. Sparrowhawks - A Falconer's Guide aims to paint a far more informed picture, and to perhaps dispel some of the myths. Written with the beginner in mind, it is based on considerable first-hand experience of the author and a number of other respected falconers from the United Kingdom, Croatia, Ireland and Turkey who have specialized in flying sparrowhawks. By drawing comparisons with some of the most ancient trapping and training techniques of the East, and by making a connection with modern Western falconry practices, this remarkable book encapsulates the timeless beauty and joy of sparrowhawking, which crosses all cultures. Topics covered include: equipment, preparing to receive your sparrowhawk chick and imprinting; training, behaviour, quarry, entering, field craft and hawking in many different types of terrain; methodologies of captive breeding in the West; problems associated with the rehabilitation and release of wild sparrowhawks in the United Kingdom and finally, the vitally important subject of sparrowhawk health and welfare. Superbly illustrated with over 200 colour photographs.
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Lisa Lerm
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June 7, 2016
Excellent for the sparviter to study. Eventually a book full of wisdom that deals with sparrowhawks only. Rion Lerm
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About the author
Ben Crane has played golf professionally since 1999. In 2006, he was the highest-ranked American golfer under the age of 30. His fifth PGA TOUR victory was at the 2014 FedEx St. Jude Classic, where he led from wire to wire.
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