The larger, dark brown and gray barred Altai Saker falcons are the favorite bird of Arab falconers. |
Some sakers have extremely pale plumage, appearing almost white in flight. Wealthy falconers are prepared to pay a fortune for these attractive birds. |
It's the same principal falconers use when they put a hood over a falcon's head. |
There will also be master falconers and even a medieval wise woman as well as historic re-enactments. |
Gers have not had a very fair trial in the hands of modern falconers. |
Quebec's falconers have the right to allow their birds of prey to soar overhead but the birds are forbidden to swoop down and nab other beasts. |