Falconry Reflections

Bob Dalton describes 30 fulfilling yeas of working with & training raptors. He explains how he has steadily built up his falconry skills through training a wide range of raptors, & increased his understanding of these magnificent birds. Bob's career has involved him in bird control work for a U.S. Air Force base, clearing starlings from an Austrian vineyard, hawking in America, & working with TV crews. Includes detailed descriptions of his work with birds such as prairie falcons, merlins, kestrels, peregrine falcons, shaheens, harris' hawks & saker falcons. Also, practical info. on falconry training & mgmt. together with Bob's personal & emotional involvement with a number of individual birds. Glossary of terms, line drawings, & color photos.