Gear & tech·5 min read
Buying used falconry equipment: what to check
Assess used falconry equipment by fit, condition and serviceability, ask useful questions, and know when an experienced inspection is needed.
Written by
Davide Del Gatto
Falconer, Italy
Falconer from Italy. Falconry is the passion, tech is the day job at Flying Web Solutions, and Falconry Scale is where the two meet.
13 articles
Species guides·5 min read
Falcon species: how to understand the differences
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
Falcon training stages: from manning to free flight
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
Falconry equipment for beginners: what each item does
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
Falconry field kit: what to pack before leaving
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
Falconry hood types: style, purpose and fit
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
Falconry telemetry: bells, radio and GPS explained
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
Your first falconry hunt: planning with a mentor
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
Getting started with Falconry Scale
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
Gyrfalcons: an Arctic falcon species guide
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
How to start falconry before buying your first bird
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
How to weigh a hawk accurately: scales, timing and routine
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.
Weight & condition·5 min read
What is flying weight, and how do you find it?
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.