A practical guide to falconry through the British year, covering the moult, conditioning, entering birds to quarry and the hunting months.

New falconers trip up in predictable ways: over-handling, skewed weights, poor kit, rushed training and legal blind spots. Here is how to avoid each.

Harris's hawks are the more forgiving first raptor for most UK beginners, but red-tailed hawks suit certain flyers and permissions. Here's how they compare.

A practical introduction to starting falconry in the UK, covering the legal basics, essential equipment, finding a mentor and what the first year really involves.