Falconry: An old world sport gets an update

What was once the sport of kings is now practiced in ways unheard of even a decade ago.

From ultralights

Harris Hawk

Harris Hawk

From cars

Merlin

Merlin

Traditional

Gyr falcon dark phase

Gyr falcon dark phase

Gyr falcon in foreground. Peregrine in background

Gyr falcon in foreground. Peregrine in background

Requiring dedication, patience, and knowledge, falconry is one of the most demanding and intimate of sports.

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