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Understanding the Bird of Prey (Hardcover)

by Nick Fox (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 368 pages
  • Publisher: Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada (1 Jan 1995)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0888393172
  • ISBN-13: 978-0888393173
  • Product Dimensions: 28.4 x 22 x 3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 61,957 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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    #67 in  Books > Science & Nature > Reference > Animal Sciences
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Understanding the Bird of Prey is probably the most comprehensive gathering of data on birds of prey ever assembled. The text is masterfully written in language that is easy to follow by Nick Fox, a leading professional raptor biologist, breeder and falconer. The text covers the biology of birds of prey, their captive management, breeding, training and rehabilitation. All sections have been critically reviewed by top international specialists for scientific accuracy. Over 290 technical drawings and 150 colour photographs aid the reader in the pursuit of understanding birds of prey.

About the Author
Nick Fox was born and raised a country boy. A raptor Biologist by profession, he is Director of Falcon Management and Research for the Environmental Research and Wildlife Development Agency in Abu Dhabi8. This include managing research teams in Central Asia and running the breeding facility in the UK. He founded the Middle East Falcon Research Group in 1994 to pull together veterinarians and biologists working on falconry issues in the Middle East. He is also Scientific Advisor to the All Party Parliamentary Middle Way Group on hunting and specialist on the UK Hawk Board. A Falconer all his life, he has run the Northumberland Crow Falcons since 1991. This was until recently, the only mounted falconry group in the UK. He is an Honorary Member of the Welsh Hawking Club, the Irish Hawking Club, the Dartmoor Falcons and Vice-President of the British Falconers' Club. Author of the best selling Understanding the Bird of Prey, he also produces films on falconry, including the Bird of Prey Management series, currently in eight modules. At home he runs a 280 acre mixed farm in Wales and is Chairman of the Carmarthenshire Foxhounds.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Time will prove this to be one of the all time classics!, 3 Jan 2000
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Dr Nick Fox is one of the World's leading breeders of birds of prey and has assisted conservation organisations with the breeding a release of endangered birds of prey. Nick Fox is also considered to be one of the leading falconers in the UK today, specialising in rook hawking.

This book takes the reader through the biology of birds of prey, their breeding, hunting and the training of raptors for falconry, the most noble of all field sports. The book draws on years of experience and research and gives a view of raptors from both the captive and wild aspects. Any serious Falconer/Austringer should read tihs book. However, don't just borrow this essential source of reference, buy it and keep it at hand. In fact, purchase before any other book on the subject!

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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The perfect book for serious falconers, 30 May 2003
By MRS S A CHAMBERS (Lincoln, England) - See all my reviews
I haven't been able to put this book down since receiving it. For anyone interested in providing the best care for their bird this book is a must. The subjects covered include a detailed insight of the biology of the bird of prey, extremely important for understanding why a bird behaves in the way it does and how to work with and get the best out of a magnificent creature which can never be referred to as domesticated. All aspects of care and training are covered, along with interesting information about falconry throughout the world both past and present.
Understanding the Bird of Prey will be of interest to both those who are merely enthralled by the amazing ability of the falcon to fly at incredible speed with deadly accuracy and also to the falconer who wants to get the most out of their bird when hunting.
For the experienced falconer there is information on breeding, adverse publicity and legal matters. There is even information on hawking dogs and the exciting practice of hunting in groups.
Truly a wonderful book which is a must for all interested in this truly rewarding, environmentally friendly past time.
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5.0 out of 5 stars buy it, 18 Sep 2008
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fantasitc book. clear, well laid out, full of what you want to know. a must read/have book on the shelf if you've got an interest in BoP.
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