Introduction 7
Birds of Falconry 9
Falcons 13
Kestrel 17
Merlin 21
Aplomado 25
Prairie 27
Peregrine 33
Gyrfalcons and Sakers 41
Hawks 47
Sharp-shinned 49
Goshawk 49
Cooper's 63
Red-tailed 67
Peregrines 73
Harris 79
Game, Vermin, Predators and Wildlife 83
Falconry Equipment 95
Capturing Wild Raptors 111
Eyess Versus Passager 123
Care and Attention 129
Training 137
Accipiters 144
Falcons 150
Suggested Readings 193
Index 196 |
