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Falconry – Bloodsport or Alternative Form of Birding?

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But after spending time with experienced falconers in the field I have come to respect and admire the responsible practitioners of this, the sport of kings. It is only due to the strong bond (and association with food) between falconer and raptor that the birds return after a hunt. Survival of the fittest.

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There’s a bear! There’s a bear!

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At the same time, a Peregrine Falcon flies across the valley. Over the pass, trees turn to pines – one very dark Eurasian Red Squirrel in them – and peaks around us become much higher. Feral Pigeon – Columba livia dom. Peregrine Falcon – Falco peregrinus. and Apennine peninsulas (30 + 50 ind.).

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Collaborative List ? May 2020

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You may notice a few non-commital “sp” entries and/or a few domestic/feral/hybrid forms. Squirrel Cuckoo (Piaya cayana). Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus). I know that we are all looking forward to a time when we might return to the old normal, but until then, please stay safe and keep your distance.

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Collaborative list – December 2019

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Squirrel Cuckoo – Piaya cayana. Barred Forest-Falcon – Micrastur ruficollis. Collared Forest-Falcon – Micrastur semitorquatus. Laughing Falcon – Herpetotheres cachinnans. Bat Falcon – Falco rufigularis. Peregrine Falcon – Falco peregrinus. Entebbe Botanical Garden.

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