Exploring the world of birds of prey
A practical guide to autumn hawking in the UK: which quarry is in season, how land access and sporting rights work, and the laws falconers must follow in the field.
The five mistakes that trip up new falconers most often — overhandling, drifting weights, poor kit and premature free flight — plus practical...
A practical spring guide for falconers: spotting nesting signs, adjusting how you work the ground, reporting sightings responsibly and improving...
A practical comparison of anodised aluminium and leather jesses for falconry, covering durability, wet weather, weight, welfare and how to choose for your bird.
A step-by-step guide to building reliable recall in a Harris's hawk, from indoor creance work to the first free flight and safe increases in distance.
Wing shape, head profile, flight rhythm and time of day are the fastest ways to tell a tawny owl from a sparrowhawk, or a kestrel from a barn owl.
A seasonal guide to flying hawks in wind and rain, covering how to judge conditions, why wet-weather recalls go wrong, and the point at which you should pack up.
Hen harriers remain the most persecuted raptor in the UK uplands. Here's how grouse moor licensing, brood management and Schedule 1 rules affect...
A practical guide to falconry glove materials, cuff lengths and fit, showing beginners which combinations suit small hawks, larger birds and...
A practical guide to recording, weighing and adjusting a working hawk’s flying weight safely through the season, with daily routines and tips for reading condition.
