81. Monadnock Review: Falconry, By Rilke falconry. A prince survives by unseen acts. Note Emperor Frederick II (1194–1250) composed De arte venandi cum avibus, a sixvolume treatise on falconry. http://www.monadnock.net/translations/rilke_falcon.html

Falconry A prince survives by unseen acts. At night the chief advisor knocked at Frederick's workroom in the tower and found him formulating facts while his penman turned out text. It was in this aerie room he'd walked all night with her on arm, turbulent and barely fledged. Whatever plans then sprang to mind, whatever fondness deeply chimed in recollection he would trash and tend the frightened and impassioned thing he wished to understand. Every night he made a time for nothing but the young unhandled animal. It was her staring inborn mind he'd worked to learn, so he was lofted with her grace when she, the bird that nobles praise, thrown gleaming from his hand (her wingbeats raised into the heartfelt morning air) and diving like an angel struck the hern. From the German of Rainer Maria Rilke. This translation Leonard Cottrell De arte venandi cum avibus , a six-volume treatise on falconry. The chief advisor to whom Rilke refers, Piero delle Vigne, appears in the thorn forest passage from Canto 13 of Dante's Inferno . Frederick's poem It is the love god's will is also available on this site.

82. The Hawk Conservancy Trust - History Of Falconry Home All sorts- History of falconry Brief History of falconry. There is no hard evidence as to exactly when and where man first http://www.hawk-conservancy.org/histfalc.shtml

Andover, Hants SP11 8DY, UK Tel: +44 (0) 1264 773850. Fax: +44 (0) 1264 773772. Email The Conservancy Birds of Prey Meet the Stars FAQ ... All sorts-> History of falconry Brief History of Falconry There is no hard evidence as to exactly when and where man first trained a bird of prey, but the art of falconry was already well established in the Middle and Far East by 2000 BC. It is likely that the Romans learnt falconry from the Greeks and, although the practice does not appear to have become overly popular, there are references to Caesar using falcons to destroy pigeons carrying messages. In more recent history, falconry has enjoyed a more widespread and consistent popularity, not least as a sport of kings. It was reputedly the favourite sport of every King of England between Alfred the Great and George III, except perhaps for James 1 (1602-25) who, although a practised falconer himself, apparently spent much of his time experimenting with cormorants and ospreys to catch fish. Much has been written of King John's passion for crane hawking (for which he flew a cast of gyrs given to him by the King of Norway) and he often brought hunting parties here to the Test Valley to fly falcons at herons. It was due to the practice of ringing these birds before they were re-released, and therefore the accumulation of information about their numbers and locations, that the Test Valley heronries are documented in the Domesday Book. It was not only the rich who hunted with hawks in the Middle Ages. Labourers relied on hunting what they could for the table, often illegally. King John, to improve the rewards of his own personal hunting

83. Raphaelfalconry.com Specialists in the art of medieval falconry and performers of Roman, Norman, Elizabethan and Victorian falconry displays, courses, corporate events, film work, school and museum programmes. http://www.raphaelfalconry.com/

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84. IAF-home Page The International Association for falconry and conservation of Birds of Prey dedicated to preserving the ancient art of hunting with trained birds of prey. http://www.i-a-f.org/

Menu History of Falconry Falconry Today The Role of the IAF Global Membership ... Newsletter s="na";c="na";j="na";f=""+escape(document.referrer) Visitors since 25-8-2001 Welcome to the pages of the International Association for Falconry and Conservation of Birds of Prey. Our organization is dedicated to the preservation of the ancient art of falconry, a hunting tradition defined as ' taking quarry in its natural state and habitat by means of trained birds of prey'. Preserving falconry involves maintaining not only the traditional culture that builds practical skills of empathy with animals, but also the conservation of raptors and their prey through preservation of natural habitats. We therefore encourage falconry within the context of sustainable use of wildlife. We also promote ecological studies and veterinary research on birds of prey and, where appropriate, domestic breeding of raptors for falconry. Including such species as Peregrine falcons, Goshawks, Saker and Gyr falcons and all other species of raptors in whatever part of the world they may be used for falconry and hunting. In our site, you will find pages on the history of falconry and its role in conservation, as well as details of how modern falconry is practised. You can visit our extensive Global Membership list, and read about our worldwide activities in the IAF Newsletter.

85. History Of Falconry A History of falconry. falconry is the art of hunting wild prey with trained hawks. It is also certain that falconry came to Europe with the Germanic tribes. http://www.i-a-f.org/history.htm

Menu Home page Falconry Today The Role of the IAF Global Membership ... Newsletter A History of Falconry Falconry is the art of hunting wild prey with trained hawks. Its origin is uncertain. A Japanese writer, Ahizato Pito (1808), reported that falcons were given as presents to Chinese princes of the Hiu dynasty around 2200 BC. The British bibliographer Harting reported a bas-relief possibly depicting a falconer in the ruins of Khosabad, dated to around 1700 BC. However, these early records might represent the keeping of companion animals rather than true falconry. Nonetheless, the earliest indisputable evidence of falconry comes from the Far East. There are Japanese records of trained goshawks introduced from China in 244 AD. It is also certain that falconry came to Europe with the Germanic tribes. It first appeared in Roman culture shortly after the Vandal immigrations, although Romans and Greeks had used trained raptors to help net birds earlier. It was popular in Saxon times: the Bayeux tapestry shows King Harold taking a trained raptor and hounds on his visit to William of Normandy in 1064. Many falconry terms come from French, including bowsing for drinking, from the French "boire", and austringer for a

86. Breeders Of Birds Of Prey Exporting Falcons And Hawks To Falconers Throught The Breeders of a wide variey of falcons and hawks for falconry purposes. http://www.kentishfalconry.co.uk

Click here for 2004 Price List This website is best viewed with a Java enhanced browser such as ie4 or equivalent set to a resolution of 800 X 600 The are breeders of outstanding quality birds of prey. Our stock of falcons and hawks are in demand by falconers throughout the world. Click through our pages to view the finest specimens of pure and hybrid falcons. The falcons and hawks can be imprinted or parent reared to your requirements with hacking also available. We have at any one time over 100 birds for sale either in the UK or for exporting worldwide. s="na";c="na";j="na";f=""+escape(document.referrer) Don't forget to sign our guestbook before you leave us. View Our Guestbook Sign Our Guestbook Site design by Woof Websites, click woof to contact us

87. Online Zoologists: Falconry falconry. Page by Wesley R. Elsberry. Last Updated 980228 Their prey items range from grasshoppers up to small rabbits. *. falconry resources. http://www.rtis.com/nat/user/elsberry/raptbio/falc.html

Falconry Page by Wesley R. Elsberry. Last Updated: 980228 The practice of falconry in the modern era seems to many an anachronism. However, the care of raptors and interaction with hunting with a skilled predator provides many insights into animal behavior not otherwise available to the biologist. Falconry is regulated under both federal and state laws. All raptors in the USA are protected under various statutes; any "take" of a raptor must be done under the appropriate permit to be legal. This includes the possession of raptor feathers. (Actually, the possession of any feathers from migratory birds is illegal without the right permits, which has cost several artists fines and confiscation of works which incorporated feathers.) If you are interested in falconry, the probable best first contact is the state agency which regulates wildlife or hunting in your own state. Request information on falconry, and you should receive the relevant state and federal statutes and requirements, and some states also distribute lists of currently permitted falconers in the state. Topics Raptors - what are they?

88. Hawking Holidays Falconry Holidays All about falconry, hawking holidays and courses in the Scottish Highlands. Sutherland. http://www.highlandhawking.co.uk/Highland_Hawking.html

Welcome to Highland Hawking Holidays in the Scottish Highlands Sutherland Scotland My name is Hugh Haggarty and I run Falconry Hawking Holidays Here in one of the most beautiful parts of Britain i.e. Sutherland, where we enjoy one of the best climates, it may surprise you to learn that we very seldom miss hawking days. We offer to individuals and small groups. These are either hunting with own hawks or falcons or courses in the handling , training and care of raptors. Also we can cover any other aspect of falconry you may be interested in. Go to bottom of page to find and click on picture to take you to relevent page.. Please give alternate dates if possible, I will get back to you as soon as possible with prices and dates available. Partridge are reds only, most groups average about 20 birds. These now have to be requested and paid for. over and above the price given.  Pheasant, these are wild birds not released ones, give good sport with good flights, but seldom caught.

89. Firstscience.com - Ancient Falconry Ancient falconry, Click here for others comments about this article. falconry has long been regarded as a noble sport, and it has a very ancient pedigree. http://www.firstscience.com/SITE/articles/dobney.asp

Brain Strain Fun Stuff The Facts Other Site Map Ancient Falconry Click here for others comments about this article A new theory pushes the origins of falconry deep into prehistory, perhaps to the end of the last Ice Age around 12,000-10,000 years ago. It may even have been one of the first steps for humans on the road to agriculture. by Keith Dobney Falconry has long been regarded as a noble sport, and it has a very ancient pedigree. According to traditional views, people first began to use tame birds of prey for hunting game in central Asia during the first or second millennium BC. Through trade and other contacts, the practice then extended westwards into the Middle East, and eventually to Europe. But that theory raises a major puzzle. The first artistic views of falconry come not from the Far East, but from Turkey. Several carvings from around 1500 BC show a large bird on the fist of a human figure. Grasped in the same fist is the figure of a hare (presumably the quarry) held by the back legs. In both cases, some researchers have interpreted these carvings as purely religious or symbolic scenes. But if these examples do indeed depict hawking, then the sport is at least 3,500 years old in Western Eurasia.

90. Suffolk Schedule, competitions and photos for the annual fair in May which includes clay pigeons, gun dog and terrier competitions, field archery, falconry, vintage machinery, vintage cars and crafts. Suffolk. http://www.fenlandfairs.com/suffolk.htm

Home About us Fenland Suffolk Norfolk Links SUFFOLK GAME COUNTRY FAIR Little Glemham Hall Little Glemham Woodbridge Suffolk. Held by kind permission of Major Hope-Cobbald at Little Glemham Hall this is also a fair with a beautiful backdrop of a great hall. Little Glemham Hall is situated on the A12, approaching from Woodbridge (8 Miles). The entrance is just through the village on the right hand side. The area will be well signposted from all approaching roads. Items of interest for the show this year are :- Terrier and Lurcher Show on the Sunday and Monday Terrier racing in the second ring on both days after the events have finished Ring two Sunday :- Open dog show Monday:- Gymkhana A first for this year, l will be a Farmers Market marquee supplying local produce . Media release The Fair will take place for its fifth successive year over the May Bank Holiday Weekend on Sunday 2 nd rd th Century Hall as a backdrop, will host a full daily programme of countryside activities from 10.30am-5 p.m.,with gates open at 9 a.m. There will be plenty to do and see including:

91. AFA Alberta falconry Association. This site is dedicated to informing people about the sport of falconry as practiced in the Province of Alberta, Canada. http://www.connect.ab.ca/~falcnr/

Alberta Falconry Association Club History Is Falconry for you? Getting Started Code of Ethics ... Contact Us This site is dedicated to informing people about the sport of falconry as practiced in the Province of Alberta, Canada.

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93. UK Hunting Working Terriers Lurchers Ferrets And Falconry. If your passion is working terriers, running lurchers and longdogs, ferreting or falconry, join our forums and make your views known. http://www.moocher.uklinux.net/

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94. League Against Cruel Sports Ltd LACS campaigns and lobbies politicians against hunting with hounds, shooting, falconry, snaring, hare coursing, terrier work and the Grand National horse race. Neutral on angling because different people take different positions on it. Site includes news and politics, events, wildlife sanctuary, membership information, online shop and job vacancies. http://www.league.uk.com

var sc_project=292308; var sc_partition=1; ABOUT US CONTACT US CRUEL SPORTS - INVESTIGATIONS ... VIDEO Established in 1924, the League campaigns to end to all animal suffering in the name of 'sport'. In particular, we campaign against barbaric bloodsports such as hunting and coursing and for regulation of greyhound racing. Email your MP regarding the re-introduction of the Hunting Bill Barbaric hunting in Wales : New League investigation Early success for League greyhounds campaign Email your MP ... General Political Last updated 26th May 2004 © League Against Cruel Sports Ltd 2004

95. Falconry/Hawking falconry / Hawking. We can be confident that these protoPoodles were present in reality and making themselves useful. But how? Read on About falconry. http://www.poodlehistory.org/PFANDH.HTM

Falconry / Hawking Poodles and/or proto-Poodles are a frequent sight in falconry/hawking scenes memorialized in huge wool or wool/silk tapestry hangings which kept great houses as cozy as possible in the High Middle Ages and Renaissance (see "...Visuals" ). These Poodles (proto-Poodles?) are easy to spot when they wear a moderate version of our "show coat", which was then a warmer-weather working clip. Alas! They're not so easy to spot when they wear a 15th or 16th century cool-weather shaggy coat. The enormous tapestries were manufactured in factories, their creation guided by cartoons, which might be repeated or approximately copied. Although the tapestries contain fantastic elements (for example, carpets of flowers and the occasional unicorn), in relation to practical matters with which then-viewers were completely familiar (and in relation to which their imaginations would scorn to take flight), for example, practical details of falconry, the tapestries provide a reliable retroscope. We can be confident that these proto-Poodles were present in reality and making themselves useful. But how? Read on... About falconry Falconry was from the earliest times one of the chief sports of royalty and the nobility; it spread geographically from Asia to eastern Europe, western Europe (and thence to the Americas). It was most broadly popular in the late Middle Ages and Renaissance; towards the middle of the 17th century falconry began to decline, even as the pot-hunter realized the advantages of the gun (see

96. Falconry-Displays Mobile falconry display team. Also pest control and tuition. http://www.falconry-displays.co.uk

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97. Countryman Books Specializing in scarce and outof-print sporting books. Includes bibliography, prices and order informat http://www.countryman.co.uk/falconry.htm

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98. Heart Of England Falconry falconry courses, hawking parties, The Scottish Hawking Experience, online equipment store, map and schedule. Stratfordupon-Avon, Warwickshire. http://www.heartofenglandfalconry.co.uk/

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99. Appuldurcombe, Isle Of Wight - Holiday Cottages And Falconry Centre Our Owl and falconry Centre offers flying displays daily with birds of prey from around the world. Please note, no dogs allowed in the falconry Centre. http://www.appuldurcombe.co.uk/

Appuldurcombe I S L E O F W I G H T Tel: 01983 840188 / 852484 Email: enquiries@appuldurcombe.co.uk Situated on the South of the Island, just 2 miles from the coast at both Ventnor and Shanklin. Approach is along a half mile private drive from the road. It is a pleasant walk over the fields from Godshill. Appuldurcombe House Once the grandest and most striking house on the Isle of Wight, Appuldurcombe's 18th century baroque elegance is still notable today in the partly restored building. Admire the delightful east front and stroll peaceful through 'Capability' Brown's idyllic ornamental 11 acres of grounds. Treat yourself in our well stocked and attractive souvenir shop. Our Historic Exhibition is over the shop. A perfect place for a picnic. Our very individual and picturesque stone holiday cottages are set within the 300 acre Appuldurcombe Estate, with wonderful views across the surrounding countryside. An excellent location for family holidays and from which to explore the Island both walking and cycling. Our Owl and Falconry Centre offers flying displays daily with birds of prey from around the world. You can also learn to fly with confidence one of our trained birds on our residential/non-residential falconry courses.

100. Falconers Web Articles Directory Articles on many aspects of falconry. Features health problems and care, captive breeding, and raptor management. http://www.falconers.com/

For more detail visit: www.countryside-alliance.org/political/pol_main/wild.html ANIMAL WELFARE LEGISLATION Lembit Öpik's private members' bill to amend the Wild Mammals (Protection) Act 1996 had its Second Reading on 6th February 2004. The Bill received only 45 minutes of debate and as such was talked out by Labour MPs. The proposed Bill creates a new offence of "intentionally causing undue suffering" to all wild mammals and removes the current exceptions in the 1996 Act for lawful hunting, shooting, coursing and pest control. The debate was hijacked by a handful of MPs who once again highlighted their obsessive desire to get hunting with dogs banned at the expense of improvements to animal welfare.During the debate, James Gray (Con) questioned the Minister Alun Michael by saying, "If the Minister talks out the proceedings on the Bill...he will have demonstrated that he is more interested in human activities and in people in red coats on horses, and that he is not truly concerned with animal welfare". I must apologise to owners of domains, advertisers and visitors to this site for the inconvenience caused by an upgrading of the server software.

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