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    The document provides an overview of raptors and falconry. It discusses the history and modern practice of falconry, including regulations. It also describes different types of raptors used for falconry like hawks, falcons, owls, and eagles. Finally, it covers equipment, handling, training, health considerations and references for further information.

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    Raptor Workshop

    by Eunice Hui, CuriOdyssey

    Introduction to Falconry & How to


    Make Your Own Falconry
    Equipment
    What is a Raptor?
     Bird of Prey
     Equipped with a curved beak for
    tearing meat and strong grasping feet
    Diurnal Raptors
    Order Falconiformes
    Nocturnal Raptors
    Order Strigiformes
    History of Falconry
     Ancient and noble art of falconry is a sport which
    involves the use of trained raptors to hunt or
    pursue game for humans.
    History of Falconry
     Considered the “sport of Kings” in Europe from the
    middle ages until the end of the 18th century
     The Boke of St. Alban’s list of falconry Laws of
    Ownership:
     An Emperor – Golden Eagle
     King – Gyr Falcon
     Prince – Peregrine Falcon
     Knight – Saker Falcon
     Squire – Lanner Falcon
     Priest - Sparrowhawk
    History of Falconry
     The concept of
    falconry changed
    with the
    introduction of
    guns
    Modern Falconry
     Regulated by US Fish and Wildlife Service and
    the Department of Fish and Game
     Requires a 2-year apprenticeship with a master
    falconer
     Must pass a long exam about raptor biology and
    falconry
    Falconry & Conservation
     Breeding programs to restore lost population
     Aid in the design of electricity transmission lines
     Founded Peregrine Fund and Raptor Research
    Foundation
    Raptors used for Falconry
    Know your bird!
     What species is it?
     Natural History

     Personal History
    Eagles
     Very large bird!
     Extremely powerful
    Hawks
     Accipiter
     Very agile and speedy
     High strung and nervous
     aggressive
     Buteo (Broad-winged)
     Sit and Wait predators
    Falcons
     High energy
     Very vocal
     Flighty
    Owls
     Stoic
     Requires patience, you
    can’t rush them!
    Vultures
     Gregarious /Social Hierarchy
     Smart
     Quick to bite!
    Raptor Handling Equipment
     Gauntlet/Welder’s gloves/Fireplace gloves
     Leather Anklets
     Jesses
     Swivel
     Leash/Lead
     Perch
     Hood (optional)
    Gauntlet / Gloves
    Anklets (Aylmeri)
     Permanent
     False / Removable
    Jesses
     Traditional
     Aylmeri
     Leather
     Paracord (Parachute cord) / Nylon
    Swivel
     Connects the jesses to a lead
     Three main types:
     Sampo Ballbearing swivels
     English “D” style swivels
     Triangle swivels
    Leashes
    So many decisions!
     Buttonless vs. button
     Bungee vs. non-bungee
     Leash extender
     Why to we need it?
    Perching
     Different Types of perches
     Block perch
     Bow perch
     Ring perch
     Permanent vs. transportable
    Hoods (optional)
     Helps to keep raptors calm
     Two types:
     Indian
     Dutch
    Training a Raptor
     Learn the Falconer’s knot
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glx8o0Vquls

     Gettingthe bird used to handling


     Desensitize
     Transport Box
    Transport Box
    Important Considerations when
    Handling Raptors
     Putting a raptor on a perch
     Picking up a raptor
     Walking through doorways and hallways
     Handling crowds
     Retrieving a free loft Raptor safely
    Raptor Health and
    Maintenance
    Beak and Talon coping
     Why do we need to do this?
     Why are falcons different?
     When is the best time to do this?
    Red-shouldered Hawk
    Swainson’s Hawk
    Golden Eagle
    References
     Parry-Jones, Jemima. Training Birds of Prey. Devon,
    UK: David and Charles, 1994.
     Arent, Lori R. Raptors in Captivity, Guidelines for
    Care and Management. Washington: Hancock
    House, 2007.
     Peeters, Hans & Pam. Raptors of California.
    Berkeley: University of California Press, 2005.
    Acknowledgments

    John Perry Megan Hankins


    Alejandro Maestas Victor Alm
    Nikii Finch-Morales Jason Loy

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