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What Are Falcons and How Are They Used in Falconry?

Falcons are a distinct group of birds of prey — long-winged, pointed-wing raptors built for speed and open-air pursuit — and falc…

What Are Raptors and How Are They Bred for Falconry?

Raptors are birds of prey—species that hunt and feed on other animals using keen eyesight, strong feet with sharp talons, and a h…

What Are Birds of Prey and How Are They Used in Falconry?

Birds of prey, or raptors, are carnivorous birds that hunt with their feet and beaks—falcons, hawks, eagles, and owls are the mai…

What Is Falconry and How Do Falconers Train Birds of Prey?

Falconry is the sport of hunting wild quarry with a trained bird of prey, in which the falconer and the raptor work as a team rat…

What Does the Sport Section on Irish Examiner Cover?

The Irish Examiner's sport section covers breaking and developing sports stories with up-to-the-minute updates and analysis, span…

Ian Griffiths Wildlife and Bird Art: What Does He Paint and How Can You See It?

Ian Griffiths is a Cornwall-based wildlife artist whose work centres on birds, parrots and other wildlife, shown alongside landsc…

Tex-African Hunting Experience at Wendy Lou Classic Game Reserve: What to Expect

Wendy Lou Classic Game Reserve is a nearly 5,000-acre high-fenced property in Erath County, southwest of DFW, built around a "Tex…

What Is a Parrot Breeder and How Do You Choose One?

A parrot breeder is someone who keeps and pairs adult birds specifically to produce chicks, then raises or weans those chicks unt…