The Real Sport of Kings
With the easy accessibility to firearms at the beginning of the 18th century Falconry slowly faded into obscurity, until there was only a handful of people left practicing the ancient sport.
Ironically, the first rifle type gun invented was called a "Musket". A Musket is also the term used to describe a male sparrowhawk, a most common bird of prey.
The Harris Hawk is now the most popular bird used in falconry.
Ironically, the first rifle type gun invented was called a "Musket". A Musket is also the term used to describe a male sparrowhawk, a most common bird of prey.
The Harris Hawk is now the most popular bird used in falconry.