Eagle Perch

An eagle perch is an essential component of any falconer's list of equipment. The eagle perch provides a stationary place for the eagle to stand on while it is being used for falconry purposes. While the eagle is in its mews (its resting chamber), it is tethered to the perch by a piece of leather wrapped around its ankle and attached to the perch itself.

Eagles and other birds of prey perch naturally in nature. An artificial perch as used by a falconer essentially replicates what the eagle wants to do by instinct. Perches generally come in two distinct styles, depending on the bird for which it is designed. Hawks typically perch on what is known as a bow perch, which is a rounded or bowed perch that allows their talons to wrap completely around the perch surface.

Mike's Falconry Supplies Offers a Wide Variety of Perches for All Your Falconry Needs

Mike's Falconry Supplies offers excellent choices for eagle perches:

• Perches are handmade with aluminum and stainless steel for durability
• Perches feature a green long-leaf Astroturf as the surface on which the bird can stand
• Surfaces can be removed for easy cleaning

Eagle perches are known as block perches. They provide a flat surface for the bird to stand on, and are usually made out of wood, but can also be made out of stainless steel or even plastic. A necessary component of any effective perch is a ring or other device to which the leather strap can be attached. Email Mike's at mikes@mikesfalconry.com to find out more about eagle perches.