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Three peregrine chicks fledge from St Albans Cathedral nest

Three peregrine chicks from St Albans Cathedral have fledged after a record four-egg clutch, bringing Alban and Boudica’s total to 13 young raised.

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Falconry comes to Ridgecrest library with three-bird flight demo

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Rescuer frees red-tailed hawk trapped in Long Island batting cage

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Russia uses gyrfalcons as diplomatic gifts across the Middle East

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Vet Verified guide explains lure training in falconry handling

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Utah tightens falconry rules as wild peregrine access continues in 2026

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Dubai approves first integrated falcon market in major heritage push

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Hever Castle launches hands-on falconry experience for families

Hever Castle’s two-hour falconry session puts six guests inside the handling routine, from hawks and owls to close-range swoops, for £66.95 plus a booking fee.

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Monadnock Falconry brings Harris’s hawk show to Laconia library

A free July 9 Harris’s hawk demo at Leavitt Park Clubhouse will let Laconia families watch a bird on the wing and hear how falconers work with raptors.

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Columbus library brings owls, hawks and falcons to summer reading event

A Hilliard library room turned into a live raptor lesson as kids met owls, hawks and falcons from the Ohio School of Falconry.

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HawkWatch International searches Salt Lake City for escaped Harris’s hawk

Stax vanished near 900 East and Simpson Avenue, and HawkWatch wants Sugar House residents to listen for his call, watch for mobbing birds, and spot his jesses.

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Pennsylvania seeks tips after protected peregrine falcon is shot in Luzerne County

Pennsylvania game officers want tips after a peregrine falcon near Chase Road in Shavertown was shot, treated, and euthanized. The case hits a protected species that once nearly vanished from the state.

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Lethargic hawk nestling falls from iconic Fifth Avenue nest in Manhattan

A 50-day-old red-tailed hawk eyass at 927 Fifth Avenue fell after days of lethargy and was boxed for transport to the Wild Bird Fund.

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Costanoa adds recurring falconry show with Kenny Elvin for guests

Costanoa is bringing Kenny Elvin back for a July 26 falconry show, a free 40-minute presentation that ends with photos and selfies with a raptor.

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Sonoma County winery pairs tastings with falconry vineyard tours

Hawley Winery turns falconry into a vineyard lesson, but the real test is whether guests leave talking about licensing, bird care and harvest ethics.

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Updates

California falconry renewals clarify 2026-2027 fees, reporting, exam rules

California’s renewal window is open, and June 30 is the hard stop. Falcons, apprentices, and returning holders now need the right licenses, reports, and exam paperwork lined up.

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British Falconry Fair 2026 brings trade, training, and raptors together

Duncombe Park turns into a trade floor, classroom and hawk line for two days, with Mark Naguib MRCVS on seminars and the Saturday barbecue set for late trading.

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Hawk walks bring beginners closer to falconry in Kerry landscapes

A hawk walk turns falconry into a moving lesson, with Kerry's free-flying Harris's hawks and glove-to-glove contact at the center.

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Updates

Westweald Falconry updates telemetry systems for UK falconers

Westweald’s refreshed telemetry page turns receiver choice into a field decision, with Black Falcon kits, UK-legal bands, and features built for rough weather.

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Harris hawk meets families in Appomattox library falconry program

A Harris hawk named Agnes turned a library lawn into a hands-on falconry classroom, showing families how outreach can build the hobby’s future.

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Kuwait hatches its first homebred peregrine falcon

Kuwait’s first homebred peregrine hatched through artificial insemination, a breakthrough that could cut import dependence and reshape local bloodline management.

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Cotswold Falconry Centre updates summer displays, experiences, and conservation focus

Three daily flying displays, hands-on experiences, and a conservation-heavy collection make Cotswold Falconry Centre a strong one-stop visit for bird-of-prey fans.

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Falconry apprentice workshop set for June 27 at Starved Rock State Park

Apprentice falconers spent June 27 at Starved Rock State Park learning the basics of raptor care, hunting gear, and the legal path into the sport.

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West Coast Falconry searches for three missing birds after break-in

Three raptors were still missing a week after intruders cut off their gear and released 11 birds from West Coast Falconry, where damage could run into the thousands.

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Peregrine falcon nest may delay Graff Bridge preservation work in Armstrong County

A peregrine nest under Graff Bridge put PennDOT’s Route 422 preservation work on the clock. The protected chick could force crews to keep their distance through nesting season.

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Juvenile peregrine from Leicester Cathedral project rehoused after rescue

4BB was rescued for the fourth time after nest disturbance at Leicester Cathedral, then rehoused at Leicestershire Wildlife Hospital for rehab before release.

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New female joins Apollo at MSU peregrine nest, no eggs laid

Nicole has joined Apollo at Spartan Stadium, but no eggs followed the switch. The empty box shows how pair changes still have to click before breeding succeeds.

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Downtown Aurora peregrine chick rescued after plunge into Fox River

A peregrine chick hit a bridge and plunged into the Fox River, but Aurora’s monitoring network and a quick rescue turned a likely drowning into a save.

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Percy the Harris's hawk spotlights summer Hawk Walks at Bird of Prey Project

Percy, a fast-thinking Harris’s hawk, turns a summer Hawk Walk into a lesson in training, trust and the real work behind falconry.

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Easton Lodge open day adds falconry, wildlife and history displays

Falconry is the hook at Easton Lodge’s summer open day, but the real pull is a full heritage-and-wildlife mix built to bring first-time visitors closer to the estate.

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Updates

Utah tightens falconry rules as wild peregrine access continues in 2026

Wild peregrine access is still open in Utah, but only inside a tight permit window, a five-day reporting clock, and a stack of required forms.

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Bird of Prey Project unveils 2026 British Bird of Prey Day line-up

Naomi Johns, Chris Sperring MBE and Nick Patel head a day built around two flying demos, habitat walks and conservation talks at Newton St. Loe.

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Analysis

Red-tailed hawk adapts flight during molt, inspiring drone design

Jack kept flying through molt by fine-tuning his wings and tail, complicating the idea that missing feathers automatically mean a grounded hawk.

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State biologists band five peregrine falcon chicks at UMass Lowell

Five peregrine chicks at UMass Lowell were banded and entered into state tracking, giving Massachusetts a full rooftop clutch to monitor this summer.

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Utah's Eagle Man and his golden eagle Scout inspire rescue work

Martin Tyner’s bond with Scout shows how falconry can serve hunting, rescue, and public education at once. His work also reminds handlers that half the birds brought in won’t make it.

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Dubai approves first integrated falcon market in major heritage push

Dubai approved a 50,000-square-foot Falcon Market with retail, a vet clinic and visitor space, turning falconry into a one-stop hub.

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