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falconry

[fawl-kuhn-ree, fal-, faw-kuhn-] / ˈfɔl kən ri, ˈfæl-, ˈfɔ kən- /


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The talismanic vocabulary of falconry is threaded through this raw-nerved memoir by an experienced British falconer who dealt with the pain of losing a father by training a young goshawk called Mabel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

In her grief, she turns to a childhood interest, falconry, and buys a goshawk.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2025

He said: "It's about 30% from farming now, 70% from weddings, falconry, helicopter rides, glamping, you name it."

From BBC • May 27, 2025

The Eurasian eagle-owl is also commonly used in falconry, selling for as much as $3,000.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 1, 2024

Perry picked up the jesses, leashes, and falconry bells he had taken off the birds and walked the short distance to his bird barn.

From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George




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