Practical Falconry- James Mckay

In this book the author pays tribute to the long history of falconry and brings the sport up to the present with the latest equipment and practices.The book covers all aspects of modern falconry from selection of birds to their general day to day husbandry. Equipment, housing, training, the use of ferrets and dogs, first aid and veterinary treatment of hawks are all included. He describes how to achieve success when flying birds in the field and a section on captive breeding is also included.

THE AUTHOR

James McKay was given his first hawk when he was eleven and since then he has gained extensive practical experience. He is director of the National Hawking School, where over fifty raptors are maintained, bred and trained. The School gives displays throughout the UK and Europe and runs a wide range of raptor related courses. His previous Quiller titles include Ferret Breeding and Complete Guide to Ferrets. 

Reviews:
‘This is a basic, no nonsense guide by a figure familiar to anyone who regularly visits game fairs where James gives excellent displays with his hawks. Aimed at novices it is essentially about Harris’ Hawks – the ideal beginner’s bird – and covers most of the key areas. It is particularly good on welfare and feeding, aspects whcih in other books are all to often neglected… anyone who is thinking of taking up falconry will find this a useful primer.’ BASC Shooting and Conservation