Falconry Books

Falconry books are a great way for those people new to the art to learn more about the practice of falconry. Dating back to the era of Mesopotamia, falconry is now practiced throughout the world, particularly in the Arabian countries, the United States and the United Kingdom. Japan was also an important contributor to the development of falconry.

The art of falconry is essentially about training birds of prey to hunt wild game following the commands of the falconer. The falconer uses equipment like a gauntlet, bells, perches and leather straps known as jesses. Jesses attach to the bird's ankles and are a necessary tool in training a bird of prey to follow commands. Hawks, eagles and falcons are the most commonly used birds of prey in falconry.

Mike's Falconry Supplies Has Many Classic Falconry Books Available

One of the best introductory books to falconry is Frank L. Beebe's "A Falconry Manual." With excellent descriptions of the various birds used for the purpose of falconry, the book also has sections on equipment and trapping. Another good book is "Falconry and Hawking" by Phillip Glasier. Now in its third edition, the book offers sections on the training and caring of falcons and hawks.

Mike's Falconry Supplies stocks these books and many more, including books specifically tailored to apprentices, young falconers, breeding and rehabilitation, as well as books on health and disease. Mike's Falconry Supplies also offers falconers of every level of experience everything they need to practice the art of falconry. Email Mike's at mikes@mikesfalconry.com to find out more about falconry books.