What’s It Like to be a Falconer And Why It’s Needed | America Outdoors: Understory | PBS

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Falconry is an ancient sport that is still being practiced today. But what exactly does it mean to be a falconer in today’s society?

Baratunde meets Hesper Lana Fang, a falconer who lives with an American Kestrel named Goji, but the relationship between Hesper and her bird is not one of owner-and-pet. Hesper explains how falconry is a form of conservation that offers people an intimate connection with wildlife.

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