| 单词 | falconry |
| 例句 | Perry picked up the jesses, leashes, and falconry bells he had taken off the birds and walked the short distance to his bird barn. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z She was sweetly trying her best to help, but she knew that she was not clever at falconry, and there was confusion in her mind. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z When they could be alone together they would talk about falconry, although Hob was naturally a silent man. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z “I’d be hauled off to jail for practicing falconry without a license.” Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z Tassoni is well aware of all sorts of things that the ancients did not have: falconry, for example, or silk, or perspective painting. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z A “Flintstones”-themed tourist attraction in Arizona will soon become a wildlife education facility called Raptor Ranch, to be focused on falcons and falconry. 'Flintstones'-themed tourist attraction is sold off, will be turned into falconry center 2019-02-13T05:00:00Z Meanwhile a houbara-breeding program launched by Sheikh Mohammed has introduced the birds to private hunting grounds in Dubai, where wealthy falconry enthusiasts can bag a few a year at high prices. In Dubai, Flying With the Falcons 2018-01-17T05:00:00Z London, author of the underappreciated “Proxy,” gives us a brilliantly crafted high fantasy about a society in which survival depends on falconry; even bird haters will be spellbound. Young Adult Fantasy Novels That Sweep Readers Away 2018-11-06T05:00:00Z Many adventures and battles and much falconry ensue. Ian McEwan: By the Book 2012-12-06T15:54:37Z Both books are about the art of falconry, in which birds of prey, by means of deprivation and reward, are taught to hunt to please their owners. Time Out: The Beauty of J. A. Baker’s “The Peregrine” 2017-04-17T04:00:00Z I’m not sure falconry is exactly what I’m looking for, but then Rodney reaches into a sack, plucks out a live mouse and feeds it to the raptor like a Cheez-It. Net neutrality, sex, falconry: In one week, I crashed as many D.C. conferences as possible. 2018-02-07T05:00:00Z She went on hiatus, pursuing everything from psychology to falconry. Marina’s Music Was Caught Between Worlds. Now She’s Making Her Own. 2021-06-01T04:00:00Z And the entertainment included a live falconry show, also featuring owls and eagles, which was staged to the music from the “Harry Potter” franchise. 'Lord of the Rings' and 'Game of Thrones' fans marry in fantasy-themed wedding ceremony 2019-09-23T04:00:00Z There, he left everything behind, including falconry, a craft he had become fascinated with in his 20s and which had seen him travel the world. Learning to be a father: 'I could connect with another species but not my own son' 2018-12-01T05:00:00Z Entertainment varies from camel rides and belly dancing to falconry. You can explore Dubai while changing planes 2017-03-22T04:00:00Z There are myriad seasonal activities available at Longueville House, including orchards, distillery tours, fly-fishing, falconry and clay pigeon shootings. An orchard-to-orchard trip through Ireland’s hard cider boom 2016-02-11T05:00:00Z “Our mission is to provide the public with an understanding of raptors, falconry, and wildlife conservation through unique educational displays and demonstrations,” reads a message posted to the Raptor Ranch website. 'Flintstones'-themed tourist attraction is sold off, will be turned into falconry center 2019-02-13T05:00:00Z In one scene, men sit in tents next to enormous monitors showing a falconry contest in which falcons chase down other birds while they in turn are chased by still other men. The 9 New Directors You Need to Watch 2017-03-14T04:00:00Z The second son, Saif, fêted by Tony Blair as a reformer, described his hobbies as "reading, painting, working out, falconry and keeping pet tigers". The Guardian first book award: the shortlisted authors introduce their work 2012-11-09T22:50:02Z While Cromlix offers classic estate activities such as fishing, falconry and archery, it has just one tennis court. DiCaprio Just the Latest Celebrity to Join the Hotel Business 2015-04-08T04:00:00Z Colourful distractions range through music, Punch & Judy shows, escapology, ghost talks, arts and crafts stalls, archery, falconry and circus skill displays, plus massed ranks of vintage vehicles. This week's new events 2012-08-17T23:05:44Z No wonder falconry was the sport of kings and emperors. In northeast England, learning about birds of prey and their high-flying ways Tribesmen in Qatar whose relatives span the modern-day borders of the Arabian Peninsula say the boycott is threatening traditions dear to them including camel herding and falconry. Camels caught up in Qatar feud reunited with their owners 2017-06-20T04:00:00Z Urban bird abatement falconry first became a viable career path in 2007 when the U.S. How to Make It in America as a Professional Falconer 2020-04-24T04:00:00Z While grief is the subtext, this is a book about a woman’s rediscovery of a childhood passion: raptors and falconry. The language of grief: Four books that will change how you read about loss 2015-07-27T04:00:00Z In partnership with New England Falconry, the resort is offering falconry sessions that include an introduction to the ancient sport of flying raptors, followed by the opportunity to fly and handle a Harris hawk. Tour and Festival News: Northern Lights and Miami Yoga 2015-10-02T04:00:00Z In England, falconry has been part of the culture since there was a culture: The Saxon leader Byrhtnoth took his falcon with him as he rode to fight the Vikings in A.D. In northeast England, learning about birds of prey and their high-flying ways As they roar “W-a-a-a-r,” and opponents look on in trepedation, a trained raptor pounces on a leather falconry lure at midfield as the crowd booms: “EAGLE!” Southern Football Traditions 2010-09-17T16:13:00Z Celebrations included displays of falconry, medieval music and spectacular battle scenes re-enacted by thousands of enthusiasts in chain mail armed with clubs, swords, lances, battle-axes and bows and arrows. After 950 years, Battle of Hastings plays out again 2016-10-15T04:00:00Z The expensive birds, which were not likely genuine support animals, got Twitter users talking about the popularity of falconry in some parts of the world, especially in the Middle East. Passengers behaving badly: 10 of the craziest things that happened on airplanes in 2019 2019-12-21T05:00:00Z Despite the comeback of the falcon’s traditional prey, Mr. Freeman doubted that falconry would ever be fully revived in the Emirates. In Dubai, Flying With the Falcons 2018-01-17T05:00:00Z Wraps up with two days of silicon, surgery and a spot of falconry. This week's new events 2013-06-08T05:00:21Z To supplement his bird abatement work, Mr. Baz operates a roving one-man “falconry school,” providing demonstrations, experiences and interactive lessons. How to Make It in America as a Professional Falconer 2020-04-24T04:00:00Z Sidney’s extensive library included many of Shakespeare’s sources, and she was familiar with pursuits as varied as falconry, alchemy and cooking, whose vocabulary Shakespeare drew on. Mary Sidney, Shakespeare and the Authorship Question 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z They took falconry lessons, and tutorials at the resort’s 55-foot climbing tower. The Greenbrier Resort Hopes to Preserve its Past. 2010-08-14T04:58:00Z The show promises to be a far cry from the lute-playing and falconry that often pass for heritage entertainment. All the King's Fools: 'Disability is deep in comedy's DNA' 2011-02-24T10:18:28Z Once it was out in the semi-open with my coworkers, we acted like we’d discovered a mutual passion for scrimshaw or falconry, and could now discuss the particulars of the obscure craft with each other. Stealing from Blockbuster 2013-12-07T00:00:00Z Recreation includes quad biking, archery, falconry, air rifle shooting and fishing. You Could Stay in a Castle — For Real 2016-05-13T04:00:00Z They are raptors, or birds of prey, which visitors will be able to see up-close at 1 p.m. on Monday, when Brian Bradley, of the organization Skyhunters in Flight, will do a falconry demonstration. Spare Times for Children for Oct. 9-15 2015-10-09T04:00:00Z Peregrine falcons, not goshawks, are the elite birds in British falconry books. Review: Helen Macdonald’s ‘H Is for Hawk,’ a Memoir on Grief and Falconry 2015-02-17T05:00:00Z We would do things like go to a farm and feed the cows, or do some falconry. Rivers Cuomo’s Very Complicated, Highly Organized Life 2022-09-13T04:00:00Z Brian Bradley, from the organization Skyhunters in Flight, will discuss the art of falconry and present a Eurasian eagle-owl, a gyrfalcon and other species in an activity at which they excel: winging over Wave Hill. 8 Things to Do With Your Kids in N.Y.C. This Weekend 2018-10-04T04:00:00Z It features an iconoclastic noblewoman with a flair for falconry. Oliver Pötzsch: German Author Finds International Success on Amazon 2016-07-20T04:00:00Z The abandoned Marco is tossed into a cell, from which he is periodically released for a montage of lessons in horsemanship, falconry, calligraphy. 'Marco Polo' leads Netflix into uncharted territory 2014-12-11T05:00:00Z As for Moore, a sixth-generation African who grew up practicing falconry as a kid, he’s no stranger to killing animals. Whether you’re vegan or meat eater, this big-game hunting doc will make you squirm 2017-09-28T04:00:00Z She read the classic texts, absorbed precociously the upper-class terms associated with falconry and later flew her own falcons. Finding solace in the skies: Helen Macdonald’s memoir ‘H is for Hawk’ 2015-02-26T05:00:00Z In his falconry attire — cream-colored trousers, brown suede riding boots, leather vest — Domenico looked extremely dashing. Journeys: In Sicily, a Step Back in Time 2010-09-25T04:45:00Z “A castle stay provides a Downton Abbey setting coupled with historic recreation — falconry, nature hikes, blacksmith for a day — that fires a kid’s imagination.” You Could Stay in a Castle — For Real 2016-05-13T04:00:00Z For the past year, the reserve has also been the locale for a remarkable new venture that combines hot-air ballooning with an introduction to falconry, the Arab world’s most ancient and venerated sport. In Dubai, Flying With the Falcons 2018-01-17T05:00:00Z The school houses six eagles, four falcons and 36 hawks; the latter are available to beginners every day but Christmas for falconry lessons in the expansive garden. Death from Above: Falconry in Scotland 2011-09-29T16:25:00Z In this singular book that combines memoir and landscape, history and falconry, Macdonald robs from her anger by choosing to train and live with a robber bird, and in doing so, she becomes wild. Helen Macdonald's 'H Is for Hawk' swoops into the wild 2015-02-26T05:00:00Z SAT Rock climbing, rappelling, arts and crafts, nature programs, falconry, Camp Long Challenge Course, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; commemorative flag ceremony to celebrate Camp Long’s 75th anniversary, 1:30 p.m., Community calendar: festivals, fairs and more 2016-09-08T04:00:00Z Get sweeping views of downtown Boise and learn something about falconry, when you venture into the lowlands, a 20-minute drive outside the city. 36 Hours in Boise (and Beyond) 2018-08-09T04:00:00Z For these same reasons, professional falconry is appealing to an increasing number of young career seekers. How to Make It in America as a Professional Falconer 2020-04-24T04:00:00Z Scattered everywhere are accouterments for esoteric gentlemanly pursuits like falconry, backgammon, whittling and spinning tops in leather, horsehair, Donegal tweed and hand-turned bronze. | Toys for Boys at ICFF 2013-05-20T16:51:23Z I’m not sure what he understands, yet as I read Helen Macdonald’s memoir, “H Is for Hawk,” about a woman’s year of grief and falconry, J gets a dreamy look on his face. The Trouble With Autism in Novels 2019-02-04T05:00:00Z Like Asthall, the house remains in private hands, but the land around it has been transformed into an arboretum and falconry centre. In pursuit of the Mitfords 2010-12-05T00:05:00Z This was my introduction to parahawking, an adventure sport that combines falconry and paragliding, drawing both bird enthusiasts and thrill seekers. Heads Up: Gliding in Nepal With a Feathered Guide 2011-11-04T18:39:38Z Although the origins are murky, the earliest records of falconry trace back to Asia and the Middle East more than 6,000 years ago. He wants L.A. to love macaws as much as it loves dogs. Will free flying do the trick? 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z The addition of the Khawlani coffee bean to the heritage list brings Saudi Arabia’s contributions to 11, including a type of dance, falconry and an indigenous species of cat. From oil to coffee: A prince's campaign to rebrand Saudi identity 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z Long before soccer fever swept Qatar, peaking with its hosting of the World Cup this year, the sport of falconry was a point of national pride. In Qatar, the Ancient Sport of Falconry Gets Some Upgrades 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z “For Arabs, falconry was a way of life where every household, irrespective of their social or tribal status, enjoyed the presence of falcons around them. Falcons would be considered part of the family.” Subsidized healthcare for falcons? Qatar's love for falconry permeates its culture 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z Qataris enjoy the traditional sports of the Arabian Peninsula, particularly falconry. EXPLAINER: Sports in Qatar as country hosts 2022 World Cup 2022-11-05T04:00:00Z Quach says the free-flying techniques used to free fly parrots are built upon falconry techniques. He wants L.A. to love macaws as much as it loves dogs. Will free flying do the trick? 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z The pastime of falconry contrasts so sharply in Qatar with the phenomenon that is soccer, with the emirate’s vistas now containing specially constructed, futuristic stadiums for the World Cup. World Cup Countdown Photo Gallery 2022-10-31T04:00:00Z And while the focus of the interactive exhibits and artifacts is on global sport, the museum includes sections on such traditional Qatari favorites as falconry, pearl diving and camel racing. World Cup 2022: What to do, see and eat in Qatar 2022-10-27T04:00:00Z “You have falconry, you have dates, you have pearls,” Gelvin said, ticking off three ancient pillars of regional culture that predate the establishment of any Arab Gulf countries. Subsidized healthcare for falcons? Qatar's love for falconry permeates its culture 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z For Davis, his love of falconry and ornithology began when he was a child. Meet Rufus, the hawk who keeps pigeons away from Wimbledon 2022-07-06T04:00:00Z Activities include falconry and cooking demonstrations, performances of the songs of pearl divers, and short environmental film screenings. How to celebrate Independence Day in the Washington, D.C., area 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z In 1492, Columbus gave hawk’s bells, or falconry accouterment, to some Indigenous Americans. The Ancient Art of Falconry at the Jersey Shore 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z Like many in the Gulf, he was passionate about the traditional sport of falconry and was said to enjoy fishing. UAE’s long-ailing leader Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed has died 2022-05-13T04:00:00Z But if that sport hasn’t changed over the centuries, just about everything else about falconry has. Subsidized healthcare for falcons? Qatar's love for falconry permeates its culture 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z That speed and agility made peregrines the bird of choice for medieval falconry. Seattle is home to many raptors. These volunteers protect them from the dangers of city living 2022-05-11T04:00:00Z Although less fashionable now than in the days of yore, the art of falconry is still passed down from one generation to the next in Qatar and other oil-rich sheikhdoms of the Persian Gulf. A top-notch hospital in Doha is busy. Only falcons allowed. 2022-03-23T04:00:00Z Perhaps unsurprisingly, given the sport’s ancient roots, there is debate among falconers over whether abatement counts as true falconry. The Ancient Art of Falconry at the Jersey Shore 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z Behind its flashy premise full of swords and falconry, “Fencing with the King” enacts the deft footwork of a veteran novelist reinvigorating a timeless story of rivalry over inheritance with a dash of personal history. Review | In ‘Fencing with the King,’ a search for family truths puts a woman at odds with her powerful uncle 2022-03-15T04:00:00Z He said the statue of Billy, with Kes perched on his falconry glove, captured the central image of the film. Kes: Barnsley unveils statue tribute to author Barry Hines 2021-11-04T04:00:00Z Benger, a falconer for almost 12 years, is a subcontractor through the Hawk Proz, which provides falconry services throughout the western U.S. Academy Museum hired a hawk. His name is Spencer, and he scares for a living 2021-09-09T04:00:00Z “The Second Coming” eerily sprang to life in the president’s helter-skelter exit from Afghanistan, a land that still prizes falconry and falcons flying in widening gyres. Opinion | A Rough Beast Returns 2021-08-21T04:00:00Z About a decade ago, he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, which requires him to use a walking stick when in the field and has made practicing falconry painful and difficult, but he won’t quit. The Ancient Art of Falconry at the Jersey Shore 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z It’s also legal to hunt gray squirrels via falconry until Feb. 27. Maine’s small winter game seasons end this month 2021-02-01T05:00:00Z The department also proposing a regulation change that would allow the limited capture of young migratory falcons for use in falconry. Peregrine falcons may no longer be endangered in Missouri 2021-01-23T05:00:00Z “Hunting is like riding a car and falconry is like riding a motorcycle,” said Mike Dupuy, a master falconer from Snyder County. Falconry, an ancient form of hunting, finds new devotees 2021-01-23T05:00:00Z The resort offers bowling, falconry, horseback riding and a gun club among other activities, although the 49ers are focused mostly on football. Niners, Giants battling injury bug after just two games 2020-09-24T04:00:00Z Episodes like this help to fuel the doubts about abatement both within the falconry community as well as outside of it. The Ancient Art of Falconry at the Jersey Shore 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z The falconry season for gray squirrels ends on Feb. 28. Maine’s winter hunting season wrapping up for the year 2020-02-17T05:00:00Z "This doesn't appear to be the matching twin to the earlier vervel, so it speaks to either the longevity or the breadth with which falconry was practised by the St Johns," he said. Owners of unearthed artefacts 'were high status' 2020-01-17T05:00:00Z This is that tournament that features commercials of Phil Mickelson talking up his house on the West Virginia property and all the activities he likes to do there, including falconry. Brooks Koepka’s SportsCenter spots, Matt Kuchar’s latest controversy, and a Miss Universe’s hole-in-one rampage - Golf Digest 2019-09-10T04:00:00Z I’m sorry if my ruling encouraged his hobbies, but I am mostly just mad he only “looked into” falconry and didn’t fully commit. Judge John Hodgman on Marrying an Eccentric 2019-09-05T04:00:00Z The Parks Department says concessions will be available, and there will be a puppet show featuring Punch and Judy and a demonstration on falconry. Fort Boonesborough offering lessons on 18th century life 2019-09-04T04:00:00Z Based on my DNA results, for example, 23andMe suggested I try falconry in the United Arab Emirates or a traditional Irish music pub crawl. DNA-based holidays encourage a dangerous flirtation with race | Arwa Mahdawi 2019-06-04T04:00:00Z “Nowadays falconry is one of the very few opportunities for the former Bedouin to reconnect to their past,” she said. World's largest falcon hospital cares for Emirati heritage 2019-04-29T04:00:00Z He must be taking a break from falconry. Brooks Koepka’s SportsCenter spots, Matt Kuchar’s latest controversy, and a Miss Universe’s hole-in-one rampage - Golf Digest 2019-09-10T04:00:00Z The state’s falconry season for gray squirrel ended on Feb. 28, as did the snowshoe hare season on Vinalhaven Island. Seasons for bobcat, fox end for the year in Maine 2019-03-03T05:00:00Z The falconry season for gray squirrels ends on Feb. 28, as does the fox season and the snowshoe hare season on Vinalhaven Island. Maine small game hunting seasons ending for winter 2019-02-16T05:00:00Z The park will become Raptor Ranch: Birds of Prey park, a showcase for falconry. Northern Arizona ‘Flintstones’ theme park finds buyer 2019-02-12T05:00:00Z The episode began sometime on Friday night, Sam Dollar, the Air Force Academy’s falconry team adviser, said on Sunday. Air Force Mascot, a Falcon, Is Injured by West Point Cadets During Prank 2018-11-04T04:00:00Z Unless, of course, he’s found better falconry elsewhere. Brooks Koepka’s SportsCenter spots, Matt Kuchar’s latest controversy, and a Miss Universe’s hole-in-one rampage - Golf Digest 2019-09-10T04:00:00Z The episode began sometime Friday night, Sam Dollar, the Air Force Academy’s falconry team adviser, said Sunday. Air Force mascot, a falcon, is injured by West Point cadets during prank 2018-11-04T04:00:00Z Some airports use dogs to scare geese away from water or falconry to keep smaller birds away. Biologists work to prevent bird strikes at St. Louis airport 2018-10-12T04:00:00Z His love of falconry recalls Ken Loach's landmark "Kes," and his suicide, a week after the death of his beloved mother, is reminiscent of the death of pulp writer and Conan creator Robert E. Howard. Review: The documentary ‘McQueen’ captures both the designer's darkness and his astonishing ability to use it 2018-07-19T04:00:00Z Falcons were chosen as the Air Force Academy’s mascot in 1955, and Aurora is the oldest of 10 in the falconry program, Mr. Dollar said, noting, “She’s an old lady of the group.” Air Force Mascot, a Falcon, Is Injured by West Point Cadets During Prank 2018-11-04T04:00:00Z But that’s hard to believe because The Greenbrier offers some pretty darn good falconry. Brooks Koepka’s SportsCenter spots, Matt Kuchar’s latest controversy, and a Miss Universe’s hole-in-one rampage - Golf Digest 2019-09-10T04:00:00Z Falcons were chosen as the Air Force Academy’s mascot in 1955, and Aurora is the oldest of 10 in the falconry program, Dollar said, noting, “She’s an old lady of the group.” Air Force mascot, a falcon, is injured by West Point cadets during prank 2018-11-04T04:00:00Z But falconry is the sport of kings in the Gulf and there were flocks of the falcons' prey, the Houbara bustard, in the empty expanse of southern Iraq. Did Qatar pay the world’s largest ransom? 2018-07-16T04:00:00Z Four drawings of the white bird were found in a falconry book once owned by Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II. The book is now in the Vatican Library. Cockatoo images found in 13th Century book 2018-06-25T04:00:00Z These falconry programs for tourists and corporate groups are popping up from Vermont to Colorado and California. Tourists experience the ancient sport of falconry 2018-06-11T04:00:00Z Mansour, by contrast, had been a senior minister overseeing the Taliban’s aviation authority, a position that allowed him to collect kickbacks from wealthy Arabs who visited Afghanistan on falconry expeditions. A Dubai shopping trip and a missed chance to capture the head of the Taliban 2018-03-24T04:00:00Z In the afternoon, we had a choice of activities, from falconry to Navy Seal training to sausage making. At Mars, Jeff Bezos Hosted Roboticists, Astronauts, Other Brainiacs and Me 2018-03-22T04:00:00Z Abu Mohammed paused before answering my question, and then began explaining what falconry means to people of his generation. Kidnapped Royalty Become Pawns in Iran’s Deadly Plot 2018-03-14T04:00:00Z Wednesday is also the last day of the season to pursue gray squirrels via falconry and to hunt snowshoe hares on Vinalhaven Island. Maine fox hunt ending for the winter on Wednesday 2018-02-28T05:00:00Z Wednesday is also the last day of the season to pursue gray squirrels via falconry and to hunt snowshoe hares on Vinalhaven Island. Maine fox hunt ending for the winter on Wednesday 2018-02-27T05:00:00Z Baby hawks and falcons are called eyasses, a falconry term from 15th century Europe. Why Do We Call Baby Deer Fawns? 2017-10-14T04:00:00Z The Challenge seems to be a visual portrait of wealth and extravagance, examining the culture of affluent Qatari men and their expensive cars, dangerous pets, and interest in falconry. 9 new trailers you should watch this week 2017-08-12T04:00:00Z Welcome to another edition of The Grind, where we suddenly have an urge to get into falconry. Jon Rahm romps, Jordan Spieth hangs with GOATs, and creative ways to practice your short game - Golf Digest 2017-07-11T04:00:00Z Two other unusual hunting seasons end that day: The season for hunting gray squirrels via falconry and the season for hunting snowshoe hares on Vinalhaven Island. Hunting seasons for bobcat, fox, hare conclude this month 2017-02-04T05:00:00Z Ergo, falconry saves human lives by, conversely, saving the birds from humans. TRAVEL: Terranea resort near Los Angeles offers opulent accommodations, food, outdoor experiences 2017-01-05T05:00:00Z Hunters who pursue gray squirrels via falconry are allowed to do so until Feb. 28. Maine’s small game hunting seasons coming to a close 2016-12-27T05:00:00Z Closely related to falconry, which dates back to the third century, eagle hunting is passed down, typically from father to son, among the Kazakh and Kyrgz people. In ‘The Eagle Huntress,’ a 13-year-old girl shatters centuries of tradition 2016-10-28T04:00:00Z Even though I had no actual contact with the hawk, the whole experience was pretty terrifying, so even better than participating in some falconry would be just watching Phil Mickelson do some falconry. Jon Rahm romps, Jordan Spieth hangs with GOATs, and creative ways to practice your short game - Golf Digest 2017-07-11T04:00:00Z There is an ancient tradition of falconry practiced by the people of Mongolia where burkitshi, or “eagle hunters,” train golden eagles to respond to their call and hunt hares and foxes in the frozen landscape. Review: ‘The Eagle Huntress’ is a heartwarming all-ages tale 2016-10-25T04:00:00Z There were falconry and weaponry displays, historical lectures and living history camps for 8,000 people attending the event, which also runs on Sunday. Battle of Hastings re-enacted by 1,000 soldiers for 950th anniversary 2016-10-15T04:00:00Z The downgrade was supported by Arab states, where falconry is popular. African grey parrot has global summit to thank for protected status 2016-10-02T04:00:00Z They were regular contributors to National Geographic magazine, once chronicling their sojourn in India as guests of the brother of a maharaja, who shared their enthusiasm for falconry. John Craighead, conservationist who championed Yellowstone’s grizzlies, dies at 100 2016-09-22T04:00:00Z And, of course, listening in on Phil and Bones discussing falconry strategy. Jon Rahm romps, Jordan Spieth hangs with GOATs, and creative ways to practice your short game - Golf Digest 2017-07-11T04:00:00Z “The principal of falconry applies, but the objective of the sport is completely different,” Alaverdian says. Trained Falcons Serve as High-Flying Scarecrows The agency also reduced from $25 to $10 the fee for a resident permit to capture a peregrine falcon for falconry purposes. Maryland reduces permit fees for falconry, off-roading 2016-05-31T04:00:00Z But there were lighter moments among the heavy policy discussions - with Ripley the fish eagle stealing the show during one political leader's visit to a falconry centre. Holyrood 2016: Party leaders set out poverty plans - BBC News 2016-04-07T04:00:00Z In December, gunmen raided the Iraqi camp located in the desert in Samawah province at dawn, kidnapping the falconry hunters. Qatar's Foreign Ministry says a Qatari hunter and an Asian kidnapped in Iraq while on a hunting trip there in December have been released 2016-04-06T04:00:00Z Author and environmental activist Rick Bass calls it “a work of great spirit and wonder, illuminated equally by terror and desire . . . not just a definitive work on falconry; it is a definitive work on humanity.” What a natural-born predator named Mabel taught a writer about life and grief 2016-03-18T04:00:00Z More specifically, it’s a raptor, a bird of prey commonly used in the ancient hunting practice of falconry. Trained Falcons Serve as High-Flying Scarecrows Because she escapes from her hoods, he keeps her in a large metal box when he needs to transport her, and in place of a leather falconry glove, he uses a less expensive welding glove. Ancient sport of falconry now a modern hobby 2016-03-12T05:00:00Z The season is also ending for the taking of gray squirrels with the use of falconry. Maine’s annual fox hunt ending for the year 2016-02-27T05:00:00Z He likens using the unmanned aircraft to catch other drones to falconry, the sport where falcons or other birds of prey are trained to hunt. Michigan Tech prof developing drone to catch other drones 2016-02-22T05:00:00Z Macdonald says that her falconry friends feared the book’s popularity would unleash a desire in the public to buy goshawks. What a natural-born predator named Mabel taught a writer about life and grief 2016-03-18T04:00:00Z Unsurprisingly, this method of bird abatement hatched out of falconry, which is thought to have originated about 4,000 years ago in the Mediterranean. Trained Falcons Serve as High-Flying Scarecrows The tradition of falconry is thought to date back thousands of years in the Middle East, and for centuries nomad hunters relied on falcons. Hunting houbara: royal kidnap casts spotlight on Gulf 'sport of kings' 2016-02-10T05:00:00Z Miles of unplowed land is a perfect spot for falconry. Not your average hobby 2016-01-23T05:00:00Z In December, gunmen driving SUVs raided a remote camp for falconry hunting in Iraq's overwhelmingly Shiite south, kidnapping 26 Qataris, who are still being held. Americans Abducted in Iraq 2016-01-18T05:00:00Z You send a drone to capture a drone for a bit of mid-air “robotic falconry”, of course. Drone wars: new UAV interceptor billed as net-firing solution to rogue flying 2016-01-12T05:00:00Z Today, falconry races are a popular sport in the United Arab Emirates, where winning prizes include luxury cars and millions of dollars. Trained Falcons Serve as High-Flying Scarecrows The regular season for gray squirrel also ended on Thursday, though there is a special falconry season for the animals until Feb. 28. Most Maine small game hunting seasons wrapped for winter 2016-01-02T05:00:00Z These homing pigeons are just a part of Sam Newville’s hobby: falconry. Not your average hobby 2016-01-23T05:00:00Z The sport is known as falconry, but it covers other birds of prey as well, including hawks, owls, even golden eagles. Select few allowed to hunt with falcons, birds of prey 2015-12-30T05:00:00Z Facebook Twitter Pinterest A red-tailed hawk, one of two species allowed to be trapped for falconry purposes in New York state. I'm a falconer - and there's nothing like watching a bird you trained in action 2015-10-07T04:00:00Z Because it’s roots run so deep, Alaverdian says falconry will be around for a long time. Trained Falcons Serve as High-Flying Scarecrows The Gleneagles Hotel in Perthshire, Scotland, offers the wedding party a falconry lesson, and a Harris Hawk that will swoop into the ceremony as the ring bearer. Weddings Take Offbeat Turns, With Help From Hotels and Planners 2015-10-05T04:00:00Z This is a good place to do falconry. Not your average hobby 2016-01-23T05:00:00Z The squirrel season ends Dec. 31, though the season for hunting via falconry extends to Feb. 28. Maine fall hunting seasons for grouse, deer, others underway 2015-10-04T04:00:00Z Abu Dhabi’s falcon beauty pageant is ruffling some feathers among the international falconry elite. At This Beauty Pageant, the Claws Really Come Out 2015-09-23T04:00:00Z A few of the center’s birds are used for falconry by Laura Edmunds, the center’s vice president, education coordinator and curator. Nashville center helps birds of prey in trouble 2015-09-13T04:00:00Z Despite his famous name, wrote Saif, he was a normal student with normal hobbies, such as reading, painting, working out, falconry and keeping pet tigers. Saif al-Islam Gaddafi: the prophet of his own doom 2015-08-05T04:00:00Z He particularly sympathizes with Macdonald, whom he met at a falconry conference in Dubai last year, for her travails. Rufus the hawk rules the Wimbledon skies 2015-07-02T04:00:00Z The event, which celebrates volunteering and helping in the community, includes appearances by the Washington Nationals Racing Presidents, a Spanish-English dictionary giveaway, craft activities and boxing and falconry demonstrations. Going Out Guide for the District of Columbia, April 23-29, 2015 2015-04-21T04:00:00Z “When they started, the biggest challenge was to encourage the younger generation to participate and start liking the art of falconry,” said Souad Ibrahim Darwish, the championship’s director. At This Beauty Pageant, the Claws Really Come Out 2015-09-23T04:00:00Z Wingbeat, a falconry company in England, is using drones to provide aerial targets for falcons in training. No Charges For White House Drone Crash And FAA Approval For Amazon Top This Week's Drone Roundup 2015-03-23T04:00:00Z The recommendations ranged from listing the northern goshawk as a state-threatened species, which would eliminate its use in state falconry, to listing the Atlantic sturgeon as endangered because of a federal listing in 2011. With fungal disease, state mulls ‘endangered’ tag for bats 2015-03-22T04:00:00Z “H Is for Hawk,” Helen Macdonald’s memoir about falconry and her father’s death, enters the hardcover nonfiction list at No. 8. Latest News: Jobs Report, Flight 370, National Day of Unplugging 2015-03-06T05:00:00Z By nine or ten, Macdonald had become, in her words, “the most appalling falconry bore.” How to Train Your Raptor 2015-03-02T05:00:00Z The winner of the children’s falconry tournament was awarded a new Lexus. At This Beauty Pageant, the Claws Really Come Out 2015-09-23T04:00:00Z The gray squirrel season includes an extending season for hunting via falconry that ends Feb. 28. Several Maine hunting seasons end soon 2014-12-18T05:00:00Z She sat next to the Saudi labor minister at a dinner and even held a menacing falcon in a nation where falconry, the “sport of kings,” is the manliest of hobbies. A Conundrum for Saudis: Women at Work 2014-11-28T05:00:00Z In South Dakota, falconry involves perhaps 30 to 50 active, licensed practitioners. Brookings hunter takes on a hawk as a partner 2014-09-29T04:00:00Z Macdonald delights in the argot of falconry, so ancient and exclusive that it feels like the words Merlyn might have used in his spells. How to Train Your Raptor 2015-03-02T05:00:00Z Visit the King Fisher Society, a 3,000-acre playground for world-class bass and bluegill fishing, quail hunting, sporting clays, falconry and more. 8 things you must do when visiting Pinehurst (beyond the obvious stuff, like playing No. 2): The Loop 2013-10-16T04:00:00Z He will watch gundog and falconry displays at the show before meeting local young farmers. Prince attends rural show on island 2013-08-14T09:06:46Z He is due to watch gundog and falconry displays as well as cattle judging before moving to the central show area. Duke's show visit after son's birth 2013-07-31T11:46:05Z It is not clear that there is a material difference between those who keep wild birds for falconry displays and those who keep such birds for displays in a circus. Don't ban circus zebras, MPs urge 2013-07-09T01:17:51Z The term “hoodwinked” is closely associated with falconry. How to Train Your Raptor 2015-03-02T05:00:00Z Members of a falconry club tried to save him. Pet owl dies after wild bird attack 2013-05-02T09:02:59Z The art of falconry, known also as the sport of kings, is part of the traditional way of life of the Bedouin in the Gulf region. Sheikh's falcon centre approved 2013-02-05T11:17:09Z Known as the “sport of kings,” falconry is thought to date back to 2,000 B.C. Prototype: Pest Control in the Sky, Courtesy of a Raptor 2012-12-22T20:16:37Z She said a falconry glove and hood were stolen at the same time. Rufus the hawk stolen from Wimbledon 2012-07-01T03:07:18Z Of all the falconry words we learn from Macdonald, the most potent one to appear in “The Goshawk” is “manning.” How to Train Your Raptor 2015-03-02T05:00:00Z But falconry, the great sport of chivalry, once the national sport of these islands, has been permitted so nearly to die out that but few people are aware of its existence amongst us. The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z This remark applies equally to the technical words in falconry used in describing falcons, hawks, &c., when they occur in armory. The Curiosities of Heraldry 2012-02-23T03:00:41.067Z No feather in the falconry, no hawk to come to hand, A noble beggar must the Cid renounce his fathers’ land. Legends & Romances of Spain 2012-01-10T03:00:18.593Z After this the conversation changed, and I shortly retired to my apartments, and dismissing my lackey, sat down to read a book on falconry that the cardinal had lent me. The Honour of Savelli A Romance 2011-12-10T03:00:15.560Z “White made falconry a metaphysical battle,” she writes. How to Train Your Raptor 2015-03-02T05:00:00Z But the links have at no time absolutely been broken which, in England, unite falconry in the time of Ethelbert to falconry of the present day. The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z The female was, consequently, in the days of falconry flown at Herons and Ducks, and she was the falcon proper among falconers; the male, termed a Tiercel or Tiercelet, was flown at Partridges and Pigeons. British Birds in their Haunts 2011-11-23T03:00:23.677Z Then what substitutes have we, for the falconry, archery, the hunting, fishing, of earlier and what we deem barbarous times? Tablets 2011-07-25T02:00:17.487Z Prince Tumene has a very well appointed falconry, and his hawks are trained by the same methods as were adopted by our ancestors. Travels in the Steppes of the Caspian Sea, the Crimea, the Caucasus, &c. 2011-06-25T02:00:14.203Z Perhaps the oldest records of falconry in Europe are supplied by the writings of Pliny, Aristotle and Martial. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 2 "Fairbanks, Erastus" to "Fens" 2011-06-19T02:00:16.580Z Later still, the Loo Club in Holland saved falconry from extinction in England, because its English members brought their falcons to this country, and flew them here. The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z Indeed, from its being more generally diffused and therefore more easily obtained, it is a question whether it was not considered, in England, at least, the special bird of falconry. British Birds in their Haunts 2011-11-23T03:00:23.677Z Ben Brettoner, who completed an eight-week course in falconry is being given an award for training a Harris Hawk, as part of his school curriculum. Kes award 2011-06-10T05:32:28Z Khalaf, who understood falconry, held out his fist, and the bird alighted on it. The Thousand and One Days A Companion to the 'Arabian Nights' 2011-06-04T02:00:14.880Z About the middle of the 17th century falconry began to decline in England, to revive somewhat at the Restoration. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 2 "Fairbanks, Erastus" to "Fens" 2011-06-19T02:00:16.580Z Were this paper intended as a notice of ancient, instead of modern falconry, we might multiply instances to show the extreme faddiness of the old falconers. The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z The falconry folks have their own descriptive term for it: slicing. City Room: Answers About Pip and Violet, Part 2 2011-05-26T18:01:30Z The course was set up by Chris Corker, a falconry expert from Bradford, to help the 16-year-old who was misbehaving and getting into trouble with the police. Kes award 2011-06-10T05:32:28Z Staff at the falconry centre said the loss was "very upsetting", and said the eagle did not pose any danger to the public. Fears for 'big softie' bald eagle 2011-05-01T11:50:14Z The following glossary of the principal terms used in falconry may assist the reader in perusing this notice of the practice of the art. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 2 "Fairbanks, Erastus" to "Fens" 2011-06-19T02:00:16.580Z Pells also sells trained hawks, and gives lessons in the art of falconry. The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z Charlemagne passed laws in regard to falconry, while in Germany Henry the Fowler and the Emperor Frederick the Second were greatly addicted to it, and the latter wrote a work on the subject. The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 3: Estremoz to Felspar 2011-04-14T02:00:59.373Z “What, Marion! and will not you—you so fond of falconry, as often to go hawking alone?” The White Gauntlet 2011-03-30T02:00:16.130Z All this had been ordered beforehand, the ladies having sate down to breakfast costumed and equipped for the sport of falconry. No Quarter! 2011-03-26T02:00:16.330Z Little is known of the early history of falconry in Africa, but from very ancient Egyptian carvings and drawings it seems to have been known there many ages ago. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 2 "Fairbanks, Erastus" to "Fens" 2011-06-19T02:00:16.580Z There is some notion now of his being placed at the head of a hawking club about to be established in Paris; and English falconry might well be proud of such a representative. The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z The peregrine falcon was one of those most frequently used in falconry. The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 3: Estremoz to Felspar 2011-04-14T02:00:59.373Z But after a day or so, he quite abandoned all mistrust, as I spoke of hunting and falconry with all the details that none but a practised person could command. The Condition of Catholics Under James I. 2011-03-09T03:00:42.087Z He was a great sportsman, too, and wrote a book on falconry. A Short History of Italy (476-1900) 2011-02-24T03:01:00.630Z The older writers on falconry, English and continental, often mention Barbary and Tunisian falcons. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 2 "Fairbanks, Erastus" to "Fens" 2011-06-19T02:00:16.580Z Detail: Falcons Attacking a Heron; Hunter with Lure In the XV century, hunting and hawking—the latter also called falconry—played a significant part in the social life of the nobility. Handbook of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts 2011-02-15T03:00:17.853Z A magnificent structure looking like a brick-built palace, situate in the midst of the most luxuriant foliage; which partially concealed its multitudinous offices, its falconries, its dog-kennels, and its thick-walled gardens. William Shakespeare as he lived. An Historical Tale 2011-01-01T03:00:20.833Z In Brisbane we had the pleasure of spending an interesting afternoon with Mr. J. Bell, who formerly practised falconry with trained Australian Falcons. An Australian Bird Book A Pocket Book for Field Use 2010-12-31T03:00:10.497Z Now 58, he still also enjoys diving and falconry and is known in private for a joshing and self-deprecating sense of humour. Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani: Ambitious emir's World Cup win| Ian Black 2010-12-05T00:07:00Z Trait� de fauconnerie contains a very large list of works on falconry in the languages of all the principal countries of the Old World. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 2 "Fairbanks, Erastus" to "Fens" 2011-06-19T02:00:16.580Z One of the most necessary implements in falconry is the lure, used to recall the falcon. Handbook of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts 2011-02-15T03:00:17.853Z He visited, on the evening of the second day, the kennel and the falconry, accompanied by Arderne, and made the rounds of the different buildings and offices. William Shakespeare as he lived. An Historical Tale 2011-01-01T03:00:20.833Z During the day it features 54 holes of golf, a spa, pools, skeet shooting, and falconry classes. 2010-01-15T05:00:00Z Footnote 10: Allusion to a cruel practice in use in falconry. The Adventurous Simplicissimus being the description of the Life of a Strange vagabond named Melchior Sternfels von Fuchshaim The Peregrine Falcon.—Of this species, so celebrated, in former times, for being used in the noble sport of falconry, Mr. Selby gives us an interesting anecdote. Illustrative Anecdotes of the Animal Kingdom The bittern in the days of falconry was strictly preserved, and afforded excellent sport. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 1 "Bisharin" to "Bohea" For the first time for many years its rooms and offices, its stalls, kennels, and falconries, were all tenanted. William Shakespeare as he lived. An Historical Tale 2011-01-01T03:00:20.833Z Quarry is a term both of hunting and falconry. A Select Collection of Old English Plays Volume 14 of 15 Henry, whom the king has reproached with his ignorance of falconry, has asked the Duke of Alençon to procure him a book on that subject. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, No. 359, September 1845 “Bate is a term in falconry, to flutter the wings as preparing for flight, particularly at the sight of prey.” Folk-lore of Shakespeare As the Peregrine of falconry we know of the Duck Hawk as a fearless, dashing hunter of greater power of wing and talon. What Bird is That? A Pocket Museum of the Land Birds of the Eastern United States Arranged According to Season The word is originally a term of falconry. Minor Poems by Milton In prosecuting this sport at the present day the cheeta is conveyed to the field in a low car without sides, hooded and chained like hunting-birds in Europe in the days of falconry. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 1 "Châtelet" to "Chicago" "Ha! is it you, D'Alençon?" said Charles; "come here and look; at the most admirable treatise on falconry that was ever produced by the pen of man." Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, No. 359, September 1845 There may also have been a reference to falconry—the hawks being hooded in the intervals of sport. Folk-lore of Shakespeare Near Algiers there is hawking of partridges and hares among the Arab tribes; and, before the French occupation, falconry was the especial amusement of the Arab aristocracy. Notes in North Africa Being a Guide to the Sportsman and Tourist in Algeria and Tunisia It is very similar to our Blue Heron and is the one which was formerly used to furnish sport for the royalty when falconry was at its height. The Bird Book Illustrating in natural colors more than seven hundred North American birds; also several hundred photographs of their nests and eggs. The chief interests of King Manfred's courtiers are falconry, poetry, dalliance with beautiful women, and philosophical disputation. The Saracen: The Holy War Your family's love of falconry is well known to your admirers in the lands of Islam. The Saracen: Land of the Infidel A technical term in falconry, denoting the height to which a hawk or falcon flies. The New Hudson Shakespeare: Julius Cæsar The word, when used in falconry, is restricted to the female hawk, which is larger than the male. Selections from the Poems and Plays of Robert Browning But the former made it a custom to go eastward every autumn on the pretext of enjoying the sport of falconry, and to remain in Yedo until the next spring. A History of the Japanese People From the Earliest Times to the End of the Meiji Era The boy's fair face grew more defiant as he spoke, and William of Kapparon, who knew the young lad's skill at falconry, hesitated at the threat. Historic Boys Their Endeavours, Their Achievements, and Their Times Up to the seventeenth century the ladies of the French court showed a keener interest for falconry than for the hunt by horse and hounds. Royal Palaces and Parks of France In these days, when there is a fancy for reviving the customs of our forefathers, it might be well for some persons of leisure to give their attention to restoring the arts of falconry. Domesticated Animals Their Relation to Man and to his Advancement in Civilization He had masters in fencing, riding, swimming, gymnastics, dancing, hunting, falconry, tennis, and, indeed, in all the arts. Honey-Bee 1911 "Pride of place" is a term of falconry, and means the highest pitch of flight. The Works of Lord Byron. Vol. 2 He diverted himself with rural pastimes, especially with falconry. Sir Walter Ralegh A Biography The bird used on these occasions is the species known as the Gos-hawk, which was always with us most highly esteemed in falconry. Mamma's Stories about Birds He had developed into a dark, dashing youth, given to falconry, painting and music. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 13 Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Lovers The moral standard looked upon war and politics as the only occupations meet for a prince, and upon hunting and falconry as the only amusements sufficiently noble. A Forgotten Hero Not for Him I have often wondered that fashionable people do not take up the romantic sport of falconry, as they have the birds and every facility. As A Chinaman Saw Us Passages from his Letters to a Friend at Home The youthful Shakespeare acquired an intimate knowledge of dogs and horses, hunting and falconry, though this was a gentleman's sport. The Facts About Shakespeare No other sport like falconry can make the bosom glow, When flying at the stately game, or raking at the crow. The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume V. The Songs of Scotland of the Past Half Century On one side was a bookcase, on the shelves of which were a few standard legal works, with others on sporting subjects, veterinary, falconry, horses and dogs, and other branches of natural history. Dick Cheveley His Adventures and Misadventures Amusements.—It is clear from the frequent references to dogs and hawks in the charters that hunting and falconry were keenly pursued by the kings and their retinues. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 3 "Brescia" to "Bulgaria" The ancient and royal sport of falconry, which long flourished, has of late years become much restricted owing to the increase of cultivation. The Story of the Guides Shakespeare, who seems to have been a skilful sportsman, and has alluded often to falconry, perhaps, alludes here to hunting. Notes to Shakespeare, Volume III: The Tragedies Here was also falconry, though in this Louis was not particularly interested. The Story of Versailles But he did not try to draw Owen into confidence, speaking instead of falconry and Tahar's arrival, which could not be much longer delayed. Sister Teresa They fraternized with a phrenological harlequin who was a connoisseur in mezzotint and falconry. 1001 Questions and Answers on Orthography and Reading One of the highest forms of falconry, and one little known in other countries, was the pursuit of the ravine deer. The Story of the Guides Among the other evils which have followed in the train of this fatal invention of gunpowder, the squire classes the total decline of the noble art of falconry. Bracebridge Hall Pigeon-catching was another amusement, and one, like our English falconry of other days, in which the chiefs especially delighted. Samoa, A Hundred Years Ago And Long Before Striving to express himself, Owen could find nothing more explicit to say than that the colour of the desert was the colour of emptiness, and they sat down trying to talk of falconry. Sister Teresa But Beorn scowled, and one might see that his pride of falconry was hurt. Wulfric the Weapon Thane The hawks, which were flown in pairs, were now taken into the field, keen set, to use a term in falconry; that is very hungry, but not weakened or disheartened by hunger. The Story of the Guides After this I was taken to a new toy of his and the squire's, which he termed the falconry, where there were several unhappy birds in durance, completing their education. Bracebridge Hall Among the other evils which have followed in the train of this fatal invention of gunpowder, the Squire classes the total decline of the noble art of falconry. Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists He had undertaken this long journey in the wilderness for the sake of a few days' falconry, and dreaded a disappointment, for all his life long, intermittently of course, he had been interested in hawks. Sister Teresa Archery and falconry are occupations which are deemed far more worthy of attention by the nobility than that of worrying their heads with attempts to interpret the mysteries of antiquated Chinese characters. Corea or Cho-sen The Land of the Morning Calm He encouraged agriculture, stockbreeding, farming, falconry, as well as literature and art, everything, in short, except vice, wine, and Christians. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 11 — Ancient and Mediæval History To close our description, we may add that the tennis-court, manége stable kennels, and falconry were on a scale of magnitude proportionate to the palace. The Star-Chamber, Volume 1 An Historical Romance After this I was taken to a new toy of his and the Squire's, which he termed the falconry, where there were several unhappy birds in durance, completing their education. Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists The hawks which have been trained for the field, are the slight falcon and the goshawk, which are the species generally used in falconry. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 12, No. 339, November 8, 1828 As Mr. Madden has proved, the whole of Shakespeare's works teem with allusions to the art of falconry. A Cotswold Village This sight reminded me of falconry and what nobleness and poetry are associated with that sport. Walden Tho' I bred thee The full-train'd marvel of all falconry, And love thee and thou me, yet if Giovanna Be here again—No, no! Becket and other plays Don Munio was, moreover, a keen huntsman; and rejoiced in hounds of all kinds, steeds for the chase, and hawks for the towering sport of falconry. Wolfert's Roost and Miscellanies For now that "The wind was laid, and all their fears asleep," there was to be a battle between heron and hawk, one of the finest sights that can be in all falconry. Tales and Novels — Volume 10 The ancient art of falconry is still practised in these parts. A Cotswold Village After a while she began again: "Let us speak of falconry." The King in Yellow I will get me to my drawer; in terms of falconry, my tiring. Gargantua and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 1 It is a traditional feeling coming down from the far past in England—from the time of William the Conqueror to that of William of Orange and the decay of falconry. Birds in Town and Village Lady Davenant remembered that she had been speaking to Granville on this subject the very day that he had abandoned his falconry project. Tales and Novels — Volume 10 And here it is necessary to say something about the methods and language of falconry as practised by our forefathers. A Cotswold Village In falconry we call it 'noble' because it rises over the quarry, and wheeling, drops upon it from above. The King in Yellow It may be once a century Such game is taken from the air; For 'tis the pink of falconry. Fables of La Fontaine — a New Edition, with Notes All sport comes naturally to him, whether hunting or shooting, pig-sticking, coursing or falconry; and the Great War found him with a sportsman's eagerness to rush into the fray, where he distinguished himself notably. Roving East and Roving West Till perfect in the arts of war and complete in the minutiæ of falconry and all the terms of the chase, he could not take his place in the ranks of men. Field and Hedgerow Being the Last Essays of Richard Jefferies The question of precedence and of superiority had, at every period, been pretty evenly balanced between venery and falconry, each having its own staunch supporters. Manners, Customs, and Dress During the Middle Ages and During the Renaissance Period Then the colour heightened in her cheeks and she held up her finger again, saying, "Listen; I wish to speak of falconry—" "I listen, Countess Jeanne d'Ys." The King in Yellow Charles was taken ill while out hunting, and returned to find his dog dead, and in its mouth pieces of paper from the precious book on falconry. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 03 — Fiction We had a large hawking-establishment with us, some twenty birds, very fine falconry, which sometimes carried off hares, and even attacked young goat-kids. Travels in Morocco, Volume 2. The only amusement for which he cared much was hunting, especially falconry, and that he never carried to excess till his last years. The History of the Reign of Ferdinand and Isabella the Catholic — Volume 3 European princes vied with each other in extravagance as regards falconry; but this was nothing in comparison to the magnificence displayed in oriental establishments. Manners, Customs, and Dress During the Middle Ages and During the Renaissance Period I asked her how she had learned the old language of falconry. The King in Yellow Of all sports at that time, falconry was the most fashionable and every fine gentleman had his sporting birds. Pictures Every Child Should Know A Selection of the World's Art Masterpieces for Young People In falconry the hawk is carried into the field hooded, and cast off only when the game is flushed. The Prince of India — Volume 01 I have often wondered why falconry has not been revived, like other ancient sports. Nature's Serial Story The fourteenth century was the great epoch of falconry. Manners, Customs, and Dress During the Middle Ages and During the Renaissance Period They must first have a good appetite," she said; "then little by little I reduce their nourishment; which in falconry we call pât. The King in Yellow We cannot do otherwise than regard the ancient sport of falconry as a high tribute to the mental powers of the genus Falco. The Minds and Manners of Wild Animals A Book of Personal Observations But on the way to the marsh the knight and the Prior paid little attention to the diversion of falconry. Masters of the Guild "Have we any hawks similar to those employed in the old-time falconry of Europe?" Nature's Serial Story If venery, as a regular science, dates from a comparatively recent period, it is not so with falconry, the first traces of which are lost in obscure antiquity. Manners, Customs, and Dress During the Middle Ages and During the Renaissance Period He was the author of some mighty fine dissertations on falconry, dancing and architecture. South Wind Henry was very fond of falconry and hence was known as Henry the Fowler, or Falconer. Famous Men of the Middle Ages His great delight, however, was in sylvan sports and exercises, with horses, hawks, and hounds, being passionately fond of hunting and falconry, so as to pass weeks together in sporting campaigns among the mountains. Chronicle of the Conquest of Granada He turned the library upside down in search of books on falconry, and spent every spare moment on them. The Heir of Redclyffe There were also special schools of venery and falconry, the most renowned being of course in the royal household. Manners, Customs, and Dress During the Middle Ages and During the Renaissance Period The word is used in falconry of a hawk when she picks and trims her feathers. The Canterbury Tales, and Other Poems All the wind's wolves through woods are loose, The wild wind's falconry aloft. Poems — Volume 2 Elzéar Blaze expressed his astonishment that the ladies should not have used their influence to prevent falconry from falling into disuse. Manners, Customs, and Dress During the Middle Ages and During the Renaissance Period TN: In Mediaeval falconry the goshawk was not regarded as a fit bird for a knight. The Canterbury Tales, and Other Poems |
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