Podcasts about falconers

One of Clare's best known tourist attractions has secured planning permission to offer something new... but for its staff and not its tourists. The Ailwee Caves will be building a staff accommodation block on site to house its workers, many of whom are very hard to attract to the area, such as Falconers and Artisan food makers. They are following in the footsteps of Atlantic Aviation Group and Supermacs, who have bought sites in Clare for their staff in recent years, due to the housing shortage. To find out more about this decision, and whether companies building accommodation for its staff will become a continuing trend, Alan Morrissey was joined by Ailwee Burren Experience & Clare ISME Rep, Nuala Mulqueeney. Photo(C): https://www.facebook.com/aillwee/posts/thanks-to-who-we-are-for-highlighting-our-aillwee-burren-experiences-visitthebur/4138719779535853/

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated the Sharjah Falconers Club in the Al Burair area to instill the importance of the rich history in this sport and the idea of conservation as well. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com ************************ Follow us on Social. www.facebook.com/pulse95radio www.twitter.com/pulse95radio www.instagram.com/pulse95radio

The guys have covered plenty of 'conspiracy theories' throughout the show thus far, but how crazy is 'too crazy'? On the latest episode of 4Thirty, the guys put their tinfoil hats on once again as they try to find the fringiest conspiracy theories circulating the web lately, touching on areas such as TV, college football, geopolitics and more. The guys also share their usual smattering of news stories these week, while also breaking down the latest in the world of Sumo and sharing some travel stories along the way. Does a long-running television series have too uncanny of a knack at predicting the future? Did a college coach manage to manipulate the entire 2024 NCAA season in a convoluted attempt to settle a personal feud? Did a mysterious arcade game appear on the west coast in the 1980s as part of a CIA psy-op? What happens to your credit score if you're mistakenly reported to the IRS as deceased? For answers to these questions and way too many more, please give the latest episode of 4Thirty in the Morning a listen!

Two consecutive episodes?? In this economy? Enjoy it, and we'll see if we can make it three. Our news of the week include closing the book on another saga: Movie Pass. Plus Mickey 17, Exodus, and more. Listen up you fabulous things.The BasicsFlick — Furiosa: A Mad Max SagaSix — Czig Meister FalconerHosts — Anthony Costanzo & Alessandro BiolsiToot-length ReviewsThanks to the annoying internet I went into Furiosa with low expectations and came out with high praise 7.5/10 — AnthonyI don't think you could outdo Fury Road, and this movie is wise not to try, in structuring this entirely differently than that movie. A cool project in this world, with slightly deceptive marketing, but these movies are meant to have a good time when they're not utterly depressing you. 7.5/10 — Al

Join the JFW dynamic-duo Wendi and Bill Hammond as they interview Falconers Dave & Amy Riviera on how to utilize falcons in the vineyard.

Original LA Boys Samir Forghani and Claudio Saavedra fly on in as we discuss the origins of "White Elephant," the State Bird of Utah, why airports hire Falconers, and whether or not you should ever touch the LA River. Bird List: Western Bluebird California Gull Western Gull Great Egret Double-crested Cormorant Cassin's Kingbird Mallard Snowy Egret Killdeer Lesser Goldfinch House Finch Pied-billed Grebe Red-winged Blackbird Black-crowned Night Heron --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/birder-barely-knowher/support

Delman's dreams finally come true when he meets with a professional falconer. Lee accidentally imprints on a hawk.Question Of The Week: Would you rather own a lightsaber or save a child's life?Want to support us? https://ko-fi.com/favoritecheeseJoin the conversation and send your questions and quandaries to Cheese@favoritecheese.comIf you enjoyed this episode, PLEASE rate and review this podcast! It means the world to us :)

Another day, another Bushido Minisode. Checkout these hot takes on the Plainsmen Falconers. They throw birds! Please do email us at rollbetterpodcast@gmail.com with anything you fancy saying.

Summary: Laws protecting birds can be confusing but Cheryl and Kiersten take a moment to make it all clear. Join your Feathered Desert co-hosts as they talk federal, state, and city laws that protect our birds.   For our hearing impaired listeners, a transcript of this podcast follows the show notes.   Show Notes: https://www.fws.gov/law/migratory-bird-treaty-act-1918 https://www.audubon.org/news/migratory-bird-treaty-act https://www.fws.gov/media/list-birds-protected-migratory-bird-treaty-act-2020 https://cals.arizona.edu/yavapai/anr/hort/byg/archive/wildlifelegalstatus.html https://www.lawserver.com/law/state/arizona/az-laws/arizona_laws_17-236 https://azdot.gov/adot-blog/nesting-birds-are-protected-during-construction https://phoenix.municipal.codes/CC/8-7.02 https://www.foxnews.com/us/new-law-bans-feeding-ducks-in-arizona-city https://www.mesaazpolice.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/43871 https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/tempe/2018/05/05/tempe-regulation-takes-aim-overfeeding-birds/574426002/ Background bird song:  Naturescapes Backyard Birds www.naturescapes.com Our email address, please reach out with comments, questions, or suggestions: thefeathereddesert@gmail.com   Transcript Host Voice: Welcome to The Feathered Desert a podcast all about desert bird feeding in the Southwest region of the United States. (Various bird calls play)   Kiersten – Intro – Today we're talking about laws that protect birds. We'll look at federal laws and state regulations and then we'll discuss some controversial bird feeding bans that affect our local Valley area. Cheryl is going to start us off with one of the most important bird laws!   Cheryl – Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918             Most people don't even know that there are federal laws protecting birds in this country. The Migratory Bird Treaty Act is such a law and it applies to the entire United States, every state must abide by this law.  You go Migratory Bird Treay Act!   Kiersten – Yes!   Cheryl - I know that seems redundant to say but it never hurts to repeat something important.             What exactly is the Migratory Bird Treaty Act?             This Act implements four international treaties that the US entered into with Canada in 1916, Mexico in 1936, Japan in 1972, and with Russia in 1976. It ensures the sustainability of populations of all protected migratory bird species. What this means is that it prohibits the taking of migratory bird species without proper and prior authorization from the Department of Interior U.S Fish and Wildlife service.  It sounds sooo important!   Kiersten – It does.   Cheryl - A quote from the US Fish and Wildlife Service “The MBTA provides that it is unlawful to pursue, hunt, take, capture, kill, possess, sell, purchase, barter, import, export, or transport any migratory bird, OR any part, nest, or egg of any such bird, unless authorized under a permit issued by the Secretary of the Interior. Take is defined as: pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, or, collect, or attempt to pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, or collect.” I think that covers everything!   Kiersten – Yes! (laughs)   Cheryl - Who does the law protect?             There is a list of bird species generally based on bird families and individual species that are protected. There are three criteria that a species must meet to be included. It must occur in the United States or U.S Territories by natural biological or ecological processes. That means that it is native to the country or territory or that its natural migratory path brings it through the US or its territories. It must be in a family that is currently or previous included in a treaty or revised taxonomy rolls it into a protected family.   Kiersten – They are constanstyl revising taxonomy. That means the family and genera that they are in.   Cheryl- I was just going to clarify that. Thanks! 3.New evidence has arisen that proves the bird species or family is native to the US and US territories. Like Kiersten said they are always clarifying and revising. In a nutshell, it protects any bird that is or was found here without the help of human transport. For example, the Inca dove is native to the SW United States so they are protected; whereas, the rock dove, AKA pigeons, are not native to this country and are not protected by this law. Kiersten did I cover everything?   Kiersten – I think you go it! Over the years the Treaty has been updated and expanded and the government is required to release a list of all species protected under the law. The last revision was in 2020 and that is the most current list of protected animals.             Some of you may be thinking that this is just a law, what has it really done to help birds in reality. Since its inception it has actually saved many species from extinction at the hands of humans. Some examples include the Snowy Egret, that was being hunted for its pretty feathers the Wood Duck, that was being hunted for sport and the Sandhill Crane, that was also being hunted for feathers and spot. An example right here in our own backyard is the Burrowing Owl. Without its designation of a protected species the city of Phoenix would not have had to take all the extensive steps to protect them from the sprawl of housing construction.             One last thing I want to reiterate about this law is that it also makes it illegal to own feathers, bones, beaks, claws, nests, and eggs from these birds, as well. That does apply to any of these items being found on the ground in your front yard or on a hike or anywhere. You cannot legally own them.             “But I didn't kill the bird to get it, I just found it on the ground!” I have heard that argument a lot, but you have no way of proving it to USFWS and people who are not honest can go out and kill the bird for those things and they'll use the same argument. So, this law applies to everyone.             Now there are some exceptions, but these are only valid with permitting. People who help birds to recover from injuries or illness are licensed rehabilitators. Liberty Wildlife, East Valley Wildlife, Wild at Heart are all licensed rehabbers. They get permitting through the state and federal agencies after taking hours and hours of classes and working as an apprentice. You cannot take a bird into you home with the intention of nursing them back to health and re-releasing them without these permits.             Falconers, people who hunt with a bird of prey, are also licensed to do so. You cannot house raptors without permission from USFWS and only after working with a licensed falconer for years. Generally five years. You will also have to have visits from inspectors to determine if the housing you are providing meets regulations. And those regulations are strict. Then there are all the rules you must follow such as catching males versus females and how long you are allowed to keep them and hunt with them. All of this is to protect the sustainability of the species. Cheryl – I find is so interesting that falconers have a limited time to work with them and then release them.   Kiersten – Yes! That's why you have to work with a Master falconer for so many years. These birds have to know how to hunt on their own and beable to teach their young. For a bit more on how the Migratory Bird Treaty Act came to be, please listen to our first episode of Groundbreaking Women of Ornithology and learn how a few fashion forward women influenced the creation of this life saving law.   Cheryl – State Laws I got state laws! Our state laws follow the federal laws and can be found under Arizona Laws Title 17, Chapter 2, Article 3, 17-236. These laws do take it a step further in saying that you cannot intentionally harass a protected bird or intentionally destroy a nest of a protected bird. Which includes woodpecker!   Kiersten – Yes! It does include a lot of birds that people are annoyed with. (laughs) I forgot to put this one in here. ADOT, Arizona Department of Transportation had a question from a jogger near the 101 that asked about the cliff swallow nests. ADOT takes care to not disturb the nests while the birds are nesting but, once the birds have fledged they knock down the nests to encourage them to nest elsewhere. They only do it when the nests are no longer is use or before the nests are complete. ADOT has a Biologist that inspects projects before they get started for nests. It's okay to do that before a nest is in use.   The other state laws involving birds are mainly based around hunting. There is a specific hunting season for birds that are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and you must have a hunting license to hunt during this season.   Arizona Game and Fish is in charge of distributing these permits. The regulations for each year can change because they are always assessing the population size of a species approved for hunting. Each season has a maximum bag number for how many individuals you can kill and they have strict regulations about hunting outside of specified seasons. I know we have Dove hunting and quail hunting.             Kiersten – Our next topic is one that Cheryl and I have kind of avoided talking about for some time. I mean we're doing a podcast about bird feeding, so this one is a bit counter-intuitive to what we talk about each episode. It's important but it's also a bit controversial. I think the time has come and we're going to have to just rip the band-aid off and get to it.             And that is City Bans on bird feeding.             The main cities in the Phoenix Valley we'll discuss today are Mesa, Tempe, Scottsdale, and Phoenix. These are the ones that have officially passed bans at the recording of this podcast, but other cities out there may be considering them.             Let's look at Mesa first. In 2019, the Mesa city council approved an amendment to the city's nuisance code prohibiting feeding wild birds. Many customers of the Wild Birds Unlimited store in Mesa that sells products specifically to feed wild birds were pretty concerned, but you need to dig a little deeper into the code to get the whole story.             This change was certainly inspired by people feeding wild birds and attracting too many pigeons and doves. I am now quoting from a Code Compliance brochure from the Mesa police website that states “It is a violation in the City of Mesa to feed pigeons and doves on private or public property. An exemption is provided for feeding of other species of birds from a feeder intended to prevent pigeons and doves from feeding.” End quote.             The key here is that you can still feed the birds as long as you are doing it with a feeder that prevents large bird from taking over. You can get just the right feeder and the correct food that will cut down on the number of larger birds, such as pigeons and doves, that you attract. This is essentially what we preach with the podcast as well. Responsible bird feeding.             Tempe. In 2018, the city of Tempe did essentially the same thing. Their ordinance was aimed at reining in people who were putting out large amounts of bird seed and attracting flocks of pigeons and doves. Some feared they wouldn't be able to put out bird feeders anymore but Councilman Kolby Granville was quoted by the AZCentral as saying “We're not talking about a bird feeder, we're talking about a bag of food a week.” End quote.   Cheryl – Let's talk about Phoenix. In the Phoenix City Code Section 8-7.02 it states that feeding pigeons is prohibited. It states “It is unlawful for any person to feed pigeons within the City. The prohibition does not prohibit the feeding of other birds using practices or devices designed to prevent pigeons from obtaining food.”             Once again, this city is trying to cut down on larger birds like pigeons and doves coming in droves to food but is not opposed to smaller birds coming to appropriate feeders.             Scottsdale - Now Scottsdale's ban is a bit different. In 2014, the city of Scottsdale banned the feeding of ducks and other birds at public parks. It seems that people were bringing whole loaves of bread, sometimes garbage bags full of stale bread, to the park and dumping them on the pathways or in ponds. I think Kiersten and I are both onboard with this ban since bread is terrible food for ducks, birds, and any wildlife. It has no nutrition in it and is not a natural food for them to eat. When you break it down like this it's not scary and it's what we want our bird feeding enthusiasts to do anyway! Feed responsibly. Kiersten – I have to admit I'm kinda on board with all of these bans, really. They all help protect our birds by limiting the amount if food available, which cuts down on the number of birds in one place at one time, which decreases the likely hood of spreading diseases. It also encourages people to use hanging feeders and not ground feed which is another way to cut down on spreading diseases.  Laws are not scary and are here to help protect our birds and ourselves.  

In this episode, Rich and cohost Dani Pettrey have a conversation with Diane Wylie.Diane Wylie, winner of the Chanticleer Chatelaine Award, among others, is a Harford County romance author who loves books. She especially loves any book that will take her on an emotional roller coaster ride. Diane has published multiple historical and fantasy/time travel romances. Her latest release, Sister, Soldier, Spy, is the historical sequel to the popular Sisters in the Civil War.One reviewer wrote this about Sister, Soldier, Spy:“… great conflict, great characters. Loved the ride-or-die family mentality, the love between Ryan and Chrissy, and the action of the book.” Brooke Crites, Reviewer/EditorThank you to Diane Wylie for the conversation. Here are some links for Diane:Social Media:Author Diane Wylie | FacebookDianeWylie (@DianeWylie) / TwitterDiane Bauer Wylie (@diane_wylie) • Instagram photos and videosWebsite: Diane Wylie - Romance Novels, Historical Romance Novels, Romance Novels OnlineBooks: https://amzn.to/3RQzkADSponsored by Four Seasons Landscape and Construction ServicesRecommended podcast - The Best in Mystery, Romance and HistoricalsFollow the podcast on Social Media:Facebook – Conversations with Rich Bennett & Harford County LivingFacebook Group (Join the conversation) – CoHealth, Wellness & Performance Catalyst w/ Dr. Brad CooperLooking for a catalyst to optimize your health, wellness & performance? You've found it!!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyJoin us for the 30 Days of Courage - October 1st–30th 2022Join the MovementCourage 365 empowers survivors of abuse (and those who love them) to live with courage, every day. We are not just a support group. We are a movement. Together, we inspire real change and lift each other up.Join us for a powerful 30-Day event, October 1st-30th, inside of the Courage 365 Facebook group to step into the empower Dani PettreyBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEFreedom Federal Credit Union HELPING YOU REACH YOUR FINANCIAL DREAMSFour Seasons Landscape & Construction Se While we perform the traditional lawn and landscape bed services, our passion is providing drainage Rocketbook Get the perfect companion for podcasting, school, office, or anything else.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Speakers: Sarah Parks, The Hoppes Family, The Falconers and Anthony Palmieri Recorded: 31 July 2022

Two generations of a Kazakh family recall a life of partnership with birds of prey.Read the article by Renjian the Livings: https://www.theworldofchinese.com/2022/05/the-last-falconers-in-the-altai-mountains/Written by Qin Yue, translated by Ana Padilla Fornieles.Narrated by Cliff Larsen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on the Woody and Wilcox Show: Lentil whipped cream at Starbucks; It Happened in Florida; Cat found at JFK; Weird foods; Craig's List Price is Right; Dog chastity belt; Irrationally angry; Subway robbery viral video; Falconers hired because of seagulls; And so much more!

The #1 Winnie The Pooh podcast on the net! Virtual Homework is a podcast where the hosts (Dana and Sam) alternate each week to force the other to play a game of their choosing. We then talk about the game and use that conversation to talk about other aspects of life. Hilarity Ensues! Timestamps: 0:00 - Theme Song 0:16 - Winnie The Podcast 1:49 - Dana Illness Update 3:39 - 2021 Retrospective Retrospective 8:01 - Mario Kart 9's Twist 12:51 - Numa Numa Guy Update 16:46 - Decked Out Funerals 22:28 - Dana's Christmas Haul 2021 24:43 - Journey Through Central Asia and the Middle East 30:19 - Twitch DMCA Crisis/Pokimane Ban 44:20 - Trainwrecks Giveaway and Bored Apes NFT Controversy 48:30 - Norton Crypto Mining Scam 50:08 - Trainwrecks Giveaway Continued 52:38 - Outro

This week, we have a special guest on the show, Jaz's friend the Hawk, to talk about ghosts, patriotism, and big parental disses.Our transcript will be delayed this week unfortunately, but will be up as soon as possible. The poem Jaz quotes that opens the episode as an epigraph is "You've heard of Ritalin, now what if I told you governments make bodies into crime scenes for no reason at all," by Ray Filar, found in We Want It All: An Anthology of Radical Trans Poetics edited by Andrea Abi-Karam and Kay Gabriel. The gif Lulav describes in context is from this video. The Hawk's youth movement is Habonim Dror and the camp she works at was Gilboa. You should also definitely see the musical Six by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss if you have the opportunity to, and credit goes to Jaz and the Hawk's roommate, Tori Burstein, for introducing it into our lives.    This week's reading is Amos 9:7-15. Next week's reading is Ezekiel 44:15-31.Our music is by the band Brivele. This week, our audio was edited by Ezra Faust, but if you're like "hey what's with this part where Lulav says 'Yehuda' as though recorded later on a different microphone", that's all Lulav. Our logo is by Lior Gross, and we are not endorsed by or affiliated with the Orthodox Union.Support the show (http://patreon.com/kosherqueers)

When he punched a VA doctor, this vet was sent to the wilderness instead of jail. Falconers' view from 1000 feet.

Listener Tara Kelly and undertaker Jim Falconer giver their reaction to the news that 25 people can attend a wedding yet only 10 can attend a funeral

This is the last week we're mad about politics! WE SWEAR!!! LOL! We discuss the suppression of a couple of stories about Joe and Hunter Biden by the media and social media companies.  Twitter, Instagram YouTube & Facebook are actively holding back some info we think you should know about! Trump is still not great either...he's not off the hook with us! With everything going on, we're pretty much over all this election stuff!!! At least next week we have a special guest coming! Really Tho!!! Thanks as always for supporting us! Email us please! About anything you'd like... reallythopodcast@gmail.com Buy a Tee Shirt! https://teespring.com/stores/really-tho-merch-store We love you!  Just love us!!!

There’s a natural instinct a lot of Canadians have to look at the United States and feel better about ourselves. It’s obviously not a great look for us as a country at the best of times. And right now we’re a long long way from the best of times.  And anyone looking for examples of police brutality in Canada won’t have to go far. Nobody knows yet exactly what happened when Regis Korchinski-Paquet was alone with two Toronto officers last week. But she fell to her death with them there. Where does police oversight in Canada succeed or fail? What needs to actually happen to make progress, and how can it be done? What are the actual differences in process between us and the United States? GUEST: Asha James, human rights lawyer and partner at Falconers, LLP

As far back as 4000 years ago, man and falcon cooperated to the benefit of both. Today, they are used in the vineyard, other agricultural crops, resorts and landfills for sustainable bird abatement. Beginning at version, grapes become a very attractive food for pest birds, particularly Sparrows and Starlings. Initially the vineyard is explored by small flocks of scouting birds. If those birds like the fruit, and if there is no obvious danger, the entire flock will follow. Falcons terrify pest birds, herding them away from the grapes, but not killing them. Jake Messinger, Master Falconer and Bird Abatement Specialist, explains how each falcon species has their own talent. Falconers match the birds with the areas needs to deter pest bird species. References: 58: Barn Owls (podcast) Airstrike Bird Control Barn Owl Nesting Box Fact Sheet Crops and Barn Owls Falconry Training and Technique Jake Messinger | jmessinger.airstrike@gmail.com SIP Certified Self-Assessment Get More Subscribe on Google Play, iHeartRADIO, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, or wherever you listen so you never miss an episode on the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org.

Turi would like a falconer. Not the bird, just the falconer. Coronavirus and exotic pets you should not eat. The Pandemic Grows. Coronavirus--it's pretty in pictures. 

Falconry is the hunting of wild animals in their natural state and habitat by means of a trained bird of prey. Falconers are true beastmasters. Those who can make animals hunt for them will never go hungry. Taming a wild raptor to hunt is indeed extremely cool and interesting, it has always seemed to me as one of the more amazing connections a human is able to make with nature. It took us weeks to find someone who does this to come on the podcast, so we are very proud to introduce Craig Boren who is the President for Utah Falconers Association. Our conversation delved into not only what it takes to become a falconer but also land conservation, bird conservation and how and why the inland port (to be built on Great Salt Lake wetlands) is such a stupid idea.

1-20-2020. Overland is an amazing cross-cultural adventure of three Falconers who's individual stories help preserve world heritage. The film is considered a must see by critics attending the Santa Barbara International Film Festival and this episode is a great opportunity to go behind the scenes of the five year cinematic journey of husband and wife filmmakers Revere La Noue and Elisabeth Haviland James and two of the Falconers, Lauren McGough and Giovanni Granati. Audio Engineer: Justin Walker

Frank Taylor has been in love with birds since a small child and talking with him proves that. His knowledge of falconry and the birds themselves go above and beyond what anyone would think. We talk about how and why he got into the tradition, how to become involved in falconry and so many other things you will need to listen more than once for sure!!! http://www.mnfalconry.org/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4sdI11-TvxPaQ5nO3PsKKA   https://www.mnfishingmuseum.com/https://www.iceholepower.com/           Discount code Smackdown10 for 10% off sitewidehttps://www.northlandtackle.com/

Imagine that you're a mourning dove - happily flying around when all of a sudden, you see a terrifying peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) flying straight at you. Peregrine falcons are very powerful, fast-flying hunters who's favorite meal would be another bird. The Peregrine eats mourning doves, pigeons, shorebirds, waterfowl, ptarmigan, grouse, and smaller songbirds. The most common prey item is pigeons. Peregrine falcons will also eat small reptiles and mammals. But don't hate them because of their diet. In fact, like most things in nature, they're part of a grander plan. With a hat-tip to Jason Ward, these sky Lamborghinis are the fastest animal on the planet, capable of reaching speeds of more than 200 miles per hour in a dive. They are found worldwide and are one of the most widespread terrestrial vertebrate species in the world. Because of their fantastic agility and capability for high speeds, peregrine falcons have been the favorite choice of falconers. Falconers train them to hunt other birds. They were virtually eradicated from eastern North America by pesticide poisoning in the middle 20th century. After significant recovery efforts, Peregrine Falcons have made an incredible rebound and are now regularly seen in many large cities and coastal areas. While Peregrine falcons are high up on the food chain, they aren't completely free from predators. Next week, I'm going to talk about one of the birds that can introduce turn about is fair play to the Peregrine. Want to find out which bird eats the falcon tune in and please tell your friends. I hope you've enjoyed this episode of Avian Beauty. Thanks for listening. Be sure to visit avianbeauty.com for more bird inspiration and information and please consider subscribing (for free) to our blog and podcast. I’m Scott Bourne. Happy birding.

The cry of the golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) is memorable - the golden eagle is one of the best known birds of prey in the northern hemisphere. It's also one of the largest birds in North America - with wings that are longer than a red-tailed, hawk. These birds are fast - with a top speed of up to 200 miles per hour and they are very nimble. They get their name from the lustrous gold feathers on the back of the head and neck. While popular in North America - they are beloved worldwide - and always have been - even in ancient times. Falconers in medieval Europe referred to golden eagles as royal eagles. In Greek and Roman mythology, the golden eagle was the messenger of the gods. And if you listened to last week's show, you heard me talk about the bald eagle - America's national symbol. Well it turns out, the bald eagle almost didn't make the grade. The golden eagle was also considered (as was the turkey.) The bald eagle won out because it is exclusive to North America. But the golden eagle's wide range brought it other accolades. Even though it's not the American symbol, it still reigns as the most common official national animal in the world. It's the emblem of Albania, Germany, Austria, and Kazakhstan. These powerful hunters often work in pairs while hunting: one eagle drives the prey to its waiting partner.The talons on their feet kill and carry the prey. Next week, I'm going to talk about one of the most common birds in the United States. It's one of the most counted and seen birds and yet, it's also one of the most popular of the backyard birds. Be sure to listen to find out more. I hope you've enjoyed this episode of Avian Beauty. Thanks for listening. Be sure to visit www.avianbeauty.com for more bird inspiration and information and please consider subscribing (for free) to our blog and podcast. I’m Scott Bourne. Happy birding.

Luke, Rich, and GG Dave cover the changes to three minor guilds Rats, Falconers, and Navs for S4 and how they see them all playing this season

Sorry this is a little late.  We round up the last of the solo cards spoiled in blogs and then talked to the Hypetrain himself about WTC and why you should go next year. All aboard!

What up Ballers! We have a special guest episode for you! Lead Writer and Games Developer of Steamforged Games, Sherwin Matthews! We've been talking about getting Sherwin onto our show for ages and we finally pulled our finger out and did it! We discuss the Falconers, New Beginnings, Navigators, Smiths and talk about the Free Cities Draft!Also there is some biscuit related discussion. Important, hard hitting journalism. This episode is a departure from the norm at Roll Better, as its mostly not us doing the talking and a less than 2 hours long (just) its pretty short by our standards! Enjoy!

We recorded this episode hot off the tail of a tournament at www.leodisgames.com 's new brick and mortar store.  Both of us were disappointed with our performances. Alex lost two games he could have clawed a victory in and Ryan has the audacity to be disappointed he took second, not first.

Hello Guildball friends!   Word up! Episode 12 is ready to rumble. We talk about Jumpers 5, Vengeance 3, Last 2 Falconers, 1 new Fisherman and 4 Tilts. We answer some great listener questions and ramble on about some stuff.   Don't forget to message us at rollbetterpodcast@gmail.com or find us on our facebook page @rollbetterpodcast to comment or criticise.

Jason and Matthew talk about Vengeance. We review Jason's games at the tournament and how he became the best farmer in the north. We also look at the complete lack of news and spoilers that were given up at the key note, the upcoming Season 4 playtest event, and the Falconers. And no, I can't count! Stupid episode numbers

Welcome to the Roll Better podcast, a group of Nerds from South East England talking about Guild Ball.   In this most rambley of episodes, we discuss our games at Jumpers for Guildposts 4, chat about Longshanks, talk about the new Rookie models, touch on the new OPD, whisper about the Ratcatchers, loose our shit over  the Falconers and start stoking the fire in the engine of the Steamcon Hype Train! We then answer the fantastic listener questions! So strap in and prepare for the onslaught! This is a bumper episode so there is a natural break-ish at around the 1:24:10. Don't forget to message us at rollbetterpodcast@gmail.com or find us on our facebook page @rollbetterpodcast to comment or criticise.   See you next time!

The ancient art of falconry holds a magical appeal for our guests this week. They talk to Kim Chakanetsa about why they were drawn to this ancient tradition, the unique relationship they form with their birds, and the concerns of those who consider it cruel. Helen Macdonald from the UK is the bestselling author of H is for Hawk, a moving account of the year she spent training Mabel the goshawk after her father's death. As a child Helen was obsessed by birds of prey and was determined to become a falconer - later she used her writing to bring the powerful relationship between humans, falcons and nature to a wider public. She's not currently working with a bird, but she dreams of flying merlin falcons. Lauren McGough from Oklahoma in the US has become a world authority on the golden eagle - though growing up she didn't know falconry existed. She discovered the sport at the age of 14 and has been hooked ever since, travelling to Mongolia to learn more about eagle falconry from nomadic eagle hunters. She's currently based in South Africa, where she's working with a male crowned eagle called Dart. Image: (L) Lauren McGough (credit Jennifer Campbell Smith) and (R) Helen Macdonald (credit: Mike Birkhead)

Tony Brown (The Duende Project) on IndieFeed Performance Poetry.  Show number 1601.

The gang runs into some Whitethrown guards as they get closer to the city.