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Practical guides on weight, training, health and hunting, written by falconers who log every gram.
Featured ·Weight & condition·5 min read
Flying weight is the weight at which your hawk is keen, responsive and strong. Here is how to find your bird's window, read it and hold it all season.
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Written in the mews, checked against sources.
Gear & tech·5 min read
Assess used falconry equipment by fit, condition and serviceability, ask useful questions, and know when an experienced inspection is needed.
Species guides·5 min read
Learn how falcon species differ in build, habitat and hunting behaviour, and why identifying a species is different from choosing a falconry bird.
Training & manning·5 min read
Learn what manning, recall, creance work and free-flight preparation mean, and why training progresses through readiness rather than a calendar.
Gear & tech·5 min read
Understand the purpose of gloves, jesses, hoods, lures, scales and telemetry, and plan a suitable falconry kit with an experienced mentor.
Gear & tech·5 min read
Plan a falconry field kit around your bird, location and recovery plan, with a practical packing routine and checks before leaving home.
Gear & tech·5 min read
Compare common falconry hood styles, understand what a hood does, and learn why individual fit matters more than the name of the design.
Gear & tech·5 min read
Understand how bells, radio telemetry and GPS tracking differ, what each can tell you, and why recovery practice matters before free flight.
Hunting & field craft·5 min read
Prepare for a first falconry hunt with a mentor, suitable permission, local legal checks, field assessment and a realistic plan for recovery.
Using Falconry Scale·4 min read
Add your first bird, set its flying window and log a weigh-in in a few minutes. A step-by-step start in the Falconry Scale app, on your phone or the web.
Species guides·5 min read
Meet the gyrfalcon, Falco rusticolus: an Arctic falcon with varied plumage, powerful flight and a natural history that deserves careful explanation.
Training & manning·5 min read
Start falconry with practical instruction, a mentor and a realistic plan for land, equipment and daily care before buying your first bird.
Gear & tech·5 min read
Same scale, same time, same perch. The small habits that make a daily weigh-in mean something, plus how to choose, check and set up a falconry scale.
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