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A peregrine falcon standing upright on a falconer's leather glove

In evidenza ·Peso e condizione·5 min di letturaEN

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.

Davide Del Gatto14 ott 2026

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Used leather falconry glove with visible creases on a workbench.

Attrezzatura e tecnologia·5 min di letturaEN

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.

Davide Del Gatto4 nov 2026

Adult peregrine falcon with a dark head and barred pale breast.

Guide alle specie·5 min di letturaEN

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.

Davide Del Gatto4 nov 2026

Canvas field bag with a leather falconry glove and closed notebook beside a grassy path.

Attrezzatura e tecnologia·5 min di letturaEN

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.

Davide Del Gatto4 nov 2026

Brown leather falconry hood resting on a neutral work surface.

Attrezzatura e tecnologia·5 min di letturaEN

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.

Davide Del Gatto4 nov 2026

Tracking receiver and small transmitter on a canvas falconry bag.

Attrezzatura e tecnologia·5 min di letturaEN

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.

Davide Del Gatto4 nov 2026

Two people walking across open farmland in early morning light.

Caccia e campo·5 min di letturaEN

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.

Davide Del Gatto4 nov 2026

A falcon in flight with its wings spread against a dark background

Usare Falconry Scale·4 min di letturaEN

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.

Davide Del Gatto4 nov 2026

Grey gyrfalcon standing on a rocky outcrop in open tundra.

Guide alle specie·5 min di letturaEN

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.

Davide Del Gatto4 nov 2026

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