Falconry initially piqued the interest of father and son Todd and Colby Rushing because they thought it was “cool.” They quickly realized falconry is much more than an interesting hobby; it is an ...

Falconry in the Gulf has transformed into a multi-million-dollar sport and status symbol, with birds now fetching record prices and racing for vast cash prizes. Investments span breeding, beauty ...

Birds-I LOVE them! I don’t define myself as a birder, but I love to observe these glorious creatures and listen to their birdsong as they perch in trees, hop along the ground or soar overhead. All the ...

Female falconers mentor the next generation while preserving the rare and demanding art of eagle falconry.

A Haines falconer has acquired and trained the bird of his dreams – a gyrfalcon. The large falcons have traditionally been flown by royalty, but recent breeding programs have made them more accessible ...

Mixing education and fun is a winning recipe when it comes to our activities. There's nothing like learning and laughing simultaneously. One of the most memorable experiences of this kind happened ...

Richard Shores doesn’t like to walk away from the birds, glossy and alert, perched on his front lawn. Lagertha, a Harris hawk with a strong grip, keeps an eye on Shores’ dog, Bella. Bruno, a ...

As a 55-year-old lifelong raptor enthusiast with 12 years of professional raptor work under my belt, I enjoyed seeing a ferruginous hawk on the cover (“Now you see her,” HCN, 3/6/17). As a licensed ...