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Click on the cover above to go to this book at Amazon.co.uk	Understanding the Bird of Prey Nick Fox Hancock House ISBN 0888393172 Dr Fox draws on a wealth of practical experience in breeding birds, conservation work and falconry, as well as years of studying birds of prey, for this reference manual. His accounts of birds’ lives in the wild mesh well with his advice on caring for and training captive birds of prey. This is essential reading for anyone with an interest in falconry, and will also interest anyone who loves birds of prey. Top of page
Click on the cover above to go to this book at Amazon.co.uk	Training Birds of Prey Jemima Parry-Jones David and Charles ISBN 0715312383 Jemima Parry-Jones runs the National Bird of Prey Centre, and is well known for her conservation work. She has a keen interest in the welfare of birds of prey, which comes across strongly in this excellent introduction to falconry. The main bird families are discussed in terms of their care and training. Anyone planning on taking up falconry should read this book first, to decide whether they are suited to caring for birds of prey, as well as for help in deciding which bird family they should start with. Top of page
Click on the cover above to go to this book at Amazon.co.uk	Falconry for Beginners Lee William Harris Swan Hill ISBN 1853108936 This is a very popular book with some novices, since it is very easy to follow, though there are experienced falconers who prefer other sources of help. It is certainly worth reading, though you will need to supplement this introduction with other works from the classics, such as those by Jemima Parry-Jones, Phillip Glasier, or Nick Fox, if you take up falconry seriously. There is helpful advice on caring for birds of prey, though this introduction is a little weak on training and the different approaches needed for the various types of birds of prey. Top of page
Click on the cover above to go to this book at Amazon.co.uk	Falconry and Hawking Phillip Glasier Batsford ISBN 0713484071 Many hawking and falconry enthusiasts consider this book to be their bible, both because it gives detailed advice on the care and training of birds of prey, and because of the author’s love of and knowledge of falconry come across strongly in the anecdotes. There is both practical advice on equipment needed and how to make some of it, and a fascinating account of the history of falconry. The book is also attractively produced and well illustrated. Top of page
Click on the cover above to go to this book at Amazon.co.uk	The Encyclopaedia of Falconry Adrian Walker Swan Hill Press ISBN 1853109975 This is a fascinating guide to terms used in falconry, and it also provides an account of the history of the sport over the past 500 years. There are extensive illustrations, some of which provide practical help in visualising equipment, whereas others are simply beautiful. The world of falconry can initially seem closed to outsiders, and this book helps by opening doors to the present and to the past. Top of page
Click on the cover above to go to this book at Amazon.co.uk	Understanding Owls Jemima Parry-Jones David and Charles ISBN 0715312235 Owls are very special birds, which require particular skills, and they can present challenges, even for those enthusiasts with some experience of birds of prey. Jemima Parry-Jones writes from a position of authority, drawing on her extensive experience with owls, and she also writes clearly enough to be understood by novices and would-be owl keepers. All aspects of caring for and training owls are dealt with, including housing, breeding, and feeding. Top of page
Click on the cover above to go to this book at Amazon.co.uk	The Harris Hawk Lee William Harris Swan Hill Press ISBN 1840371463 This is a guide to buying, caring for, and training Harris hawks, which links their behaviour in captivity with their lifestyles in the wild. All aspects of caring for hawks are covered, including housing, feeding, and dealing with injuries and infestations. There is also an account of progress with a hawk, which should be of great help to novices starting out with their first birds. Top of page