World Falconry Day: Eagle and falcons soar over desert show

author By: Fiifi Tanko Almaestro

19th November 2018

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.

Yasser al-Khawanky feeds his hunting Golden eagle during a celebration by Egyptian clubs and austringers on World Falconry Day at Borg al-Arab desert in Alexandria, Egypt, November 17, 2018Image copyrightREUTERS
Image captionYasser al-Khawanky fed his Golden Eagle at the gathering at Borg al-Arab.
A Golden Eagle at Borg al-Arab desert in Alexandria, Egypt, November 17, 2018Image copyrightREUTERS
Image captionGolden Eagles have been kept for hunting for centuries.
Falconers of Egyptian clubs and austringers are seen during sunrise and celebration on World Falconry Day at Borg al-Arab desert in Alexandria, Egypt, November 17, 2018Image copyrightREUTERS
Image captionThe birds were lined up at sunrise for the celebration.
A Bedouin boy looks at falcon during a celebration with Egyptian clubs and austringers on World Falconry Day at Borg al-Arab desert in Alexandria, Egypt, November 17, 2018Image copyrightREUTERS
Image captionThey soared through the sky to swoop on pigeons and rabbits in front of the spectators.
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Image captionHunting with birds dates back to the ancient Egyptians.
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Image captionAmmar, 11, was there to play with his falcon, called Ashqar.

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