{"product_id":"falconry-a-guide-to-training-birds-of-prey","title":"Falconry: A guide to training birds of prey","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe bond between birds of prey and humans is a primal relationship that has existed for many thousands of years. Working with hunting birds is still integral to many cultures, and falconry is again popular today as humans seek a more meaningful relationship with nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe foundations of falconry lie within the bond between falconer and bird, which is rooted in the bird's natural survival instincts and its feeling safe in that relationship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFalconry offers the novice falconer a compact, illustrated introduction to the art and practice of falconry. Illustrated with more than 300 images, many of which provide precise step-by-step instructions, the book teaches the enthusiast how to familiarize a bird through 'manning' , building a bond with a bird, training with a lure, training using a glove, managing a bird's diet and weight, hooding, and free flight training, among many other skills and techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIllustrated with 300 photographs that will instruct and inspire, Falconry is a fascinating pictorial celebration of this craft which dates back to as early as 2,000 BC.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardback | 224 pages | Published May 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GARDNERS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63977892675933,"sku":"9781838864798","price":31.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.thebookmark.ie\/products\/falconry-a-guide-to-training-birds-of-prey","provider":"The Bookmark ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}