Ammar, 11, was there to play with his falcon, called Ashqar.
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Egyptian falconers have met in the desert near Alexandria to celebrate World Falconry Day and highlight an ancient sport.
Image copyrightREUTERSImage captionYasser al-Khawanky fed his Golden Eagle at the gathering at Borg al-Arab.Image copyrightREUTERSImage captionGolden Eagles have been kept for hunting for centuries.Image copyrightREUTERSImage captionThe birds were lined up at sunrise for the celebration.Image copyrightREUTERSImage captionThey soared through the sky to swoop on pigeons and rabbits in front of the spectators.Image copyrightREUTERSImage captionHunting with birds dates back to the ancient Egyptians.Image copyrightREUTERSImage captionAmmar, 11, was there to play with his falcon, called Ashqar.