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FalconryThe Tangible Value of an Intangible Heritage
IntroductionWhat do you know about falconry?
TV, Movies, History Class
I would like to inform you about falconry’s history, its practice, and its value to humanity.
Tim MarshallState/Federally licensed falconer
IntroductionWhat is falconry?
It is the practice of hunting live quarry (prey animals), in the wild, using trained birds of prey.
Falconry, a practice that some people consider a blood sport, is considered by the world community to be a precious cultural heritage to be valued and preserved.
World Community Values Falconry
IntroductionIn 2010 UNSECO established falconry as an
intangible cultural heritage of humanityUnited Nations Educational, Scientific, and
Cultural OrganizationFalconry has the most subscribing states of any
listed heritage. 195 StatesIt is a lengthily process to qualify a heritageAccepted as a ICHH because of a rich history.
The History of Falconry
HistoryPractices for almost four millennia
Third oldest recordSecond oldest recordFirst oldest record
Possibly interactions of man and birds of prey even earlier.
Regional Practice
HistoryFalconry is practiced in every hospitable
region on planet EarthEastWest
History in the EastMongolia and Northern China
History in the EastChina, Korea, and Japan
History in the EastIndia
History in the EastIran and Persia
HistoryArabia
History Russia
HistoryTurkey
HistorySpain and Portugal
History Netherlands
Belgium
Ireland
HistoryEngland
HistoryCanada, USA, and Mexico
HistoryAfrica
Many CulturesEach have a different process to become a
falconerThe western cultures use the apprenticeship
processFederal and State RegulationsApprentice, General, and Master levels
A process to learn techniques likeCapture, Training, EquipmentTrainingEquipment
History and Techniques have led to Solutions
Environmental ValueSurvival of the Peregrine Falcon
DDT decimated raptor populationsFalconers played crucial role
Falconry techniques adopted by researchFalconer impact on population
Falconry Benefits Humans
Human ValueProvides a commonality across cultures
Falconry is valuableHistorySpecies SurvivalIntercultural BondingIn a very diverse world, a tradition exists that bonds every people group. And, bonds those people groups to nature.
Photo Credits The Kazakh Eagle Hunters of Mongolia John Glinsman,
Transitionsabroad.com Photo Of The Day: Mongolian Eagle Hunter, Justin Ames,
Thevelvetrocket.com International Association of Falconry and Conservation of Birds of Prey.