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Afgan man holding a Falcon on his hand at the 4th International Festival of Falconry event happened on 8 – 9 December 2017, Khalifa Park, Abu Dhabi. The gathering of international falconers in the 4th International Festival of Falconry, in Abu Dhabi, is a true representation of UAE's efforts in preserving the heritage of humanity through the protection of traditions and customs. Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, the Falconry Festival celebrates Youth and the passing on of falconry knowledge to the next generation. The event was open to public with everyone welcome to explore the colorful international celebration, which includes children’s activities, bird of prey demonstrations, talks, exhibits and exciting practical workshops on the art and practice of falconry.

photo osprey or sea hawk hunting a fish from the water

A Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) on a perch at the San Jacinto Wildlife Area in Riverside County in southern California. Numbers of this nearly world-wide breeder fell precipitously in the 1960s from thinning of its eggshells from widespread usage of the insecticide DDT. Since the banning of that substance, this falcon has made a remarkable recovery and is now fairly common in some areas and has been removed from its endangered status. It is renowned for its aerial abilities as it preys mainly on flying birds. It has been measured in a dive at over 240 mph, making it the fastest of all birds.

American Kestrel flying on green background, Montreal, Canada

$It is a bird of open country such as farmland, marshes, taiga and savannah. They are widespread in lowlands with scattered small woods. It is an elegant bird of prey, appearing sickle-like in flight with its long pointed wings and square tail, often resembling a swift when gliding with folded wings. It is fast and powerful in flight and will take large insects, such as dragonflies, which it transfers from talons to beak and eats while soaring slowly in circles. It also captures small bats and small birds in flight. Its speed and aerobatic skills enable it to take swallows and even swifts on the wing, and barn swallows or house martins have a characteristic \$

Close up of an alert, adult Peregrine Falcon, scientific name: Falco peregrinus, facing left in natural moorland habitat in Cumbria, England. Copy space. Horizontal.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 18th November 2016: falconer with his falcon in a deser

Northern Harrier, circus hudsonius, in Utah.

A Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) perched on a stump. These birds are the fastest animals in the world.

UAE emirates flag on Eagle eye with dispalce and mask

A portrait of a red tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis).

A Red-tailed Hawk grips a snake in its beak after a successful hunt.

Portrait of a hawk against dark background. Bird of prey is staring into the distance ready to take off. The dark background highlights the white head streaked with black feathers and bright eyes. (high ISO, shallow DOF)

Alcon waiting for prey standing on a tree branch

Steppe eagles arrive at their summer breeding grounds around April, at the start of spring. Large nests, up to a metre wide, are constructed from twigs and lined with various materials, such as old rags and camel dung. While the nests are usually placed on the ground in a position allowing a good view of the surroundings, as a result of habitat alteration and persecution, nests are increasingly being found in trees, bushes and on artificial structures. The female lays a clutch of between one and three eggs which are incubated for 45 days, with the chicks being brooded for a further 55 to 65 days before fledging. The steppe eagle is remarkably long lived, reaching up to 41 years in captivity.

Detailed shot of a regal bald eagle with stunning feathers and impressive claws.

Daytime close-up of a single, female, red-footed falcon (Falco Vespertinus) praying with spread wings and head turned down against a clear sky

Owl's eye close-up, macro photo, Eye of the Short-eared Owl, Asio flammeus.

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