lady with falcon
Medieval Falconry
Medieval Hawking or Falconry was the ancient sport of hunting small wild game or birds with trained birds of prey. The trained birds of prey were not restricted to falcons - hawks and occasionally eagles were also used. The hunting birds were taken when young from their nests to start their training. They were subjected to a rigorous course of training by a Falconer.
lady with falcon
Medieval Falconry
Medieval Hawking or Falconry was the ancient sport of hunting small wild game or birds with trained birds of prey. The trained birds of prey were not restricted to falcons - hawks and occasionally eagles were also used. The hunting birds were taken when young from their nests to start their training. They were subjected to a rigorous course of training by a Falconer.