Is falconry a royal hobby?
Falconry is the hunting of wild animals in their natural habitat and stay by means of a trained bird or prey. The practice of hunting with a conditioned falconry bird also is called "hawking". Falconry is an art. It requires long hours, constant devotion, finesse, subtlety and skill. The falconer must train a bird of prey to fly free, hunt for a human being and then accept a return to captivity. Falconry was just not a hobby. It was a lifestyle. Falconers must devote time to their birds each and every day. It must be no surprise that falconry has a long and royal history just as horse riding. In many countries owning a falcon was and is a status symbol. Some history of Falconry Medieval sports were chances for men to practice their mental and physical skills. However falconry also was practiced by women. Royals and Falconry Bahrain Emir Isa bin Salman al Khalifa of Bahrain and his family owned the Sulman Falcon Centre. The royal family can...