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Falconry – Bloodsport or Alternative Form of Birding?

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Dirt hawking is a form of falconry that involves hunting rabbits and other small game with Harris Hawks (other hawk species also qualify). There are many examples in the animal world of pack behavior. I have never been one to advocate the needless killing of animals for whatever purpose. My reasons for this are as follows: 1.

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Comebackers

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North American Peregrine Falcons have also enjoyed an impressive population rebound in recent years. But within a couple of decades, it’s effects on both wildlife and humanity became apparent. They were secure in their isolated home here until humanity came to Laysan in the 1890s. Half Moon Bay, CA. Santa Cruz Island, CA.

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