Two Black Kites (Milvus migrans), Source: Wikimedia Commons, CC-BY 3.0 Lizenz, by 4028mdk09.
Birds of prey have been used for hunting smaller birds and animals since the Middle Ages. This kind of hunting has always been referred to as “Falconry”. In Germany they call it “Beizjagd”. This term derives from the word “beißen”, which means, “to bite”, and which describes the hunting method of the bird of prey. In the past, falconry was done by Aristocrats, and even the gentlewomen joined the hunting with the beautiful and elegant birds of prey.
Even today one can marvel at these gorgeous birds flying and hunting. The bird of prey demonstration has become popular again, especially since the 1990′s. Above all, children are fascinated by the beauty of these birds and the harmonic collaboration between falconer and his feathered friend. There are numerous opportunities for one to participate in a bird of prey demonstration but it requires a lot of effort to become an educated falconer. A falconer must learn how to treat the bird correctly and has to dedicate himself to learning with all his heart and soul.
It will be possible to visit such a bird of prey show on 19th November 2013 at 3 p.m.. On the Feldberg in the Black Forest, upside of the “Feldberger Hof” and near the Wichelpfad the falconer Franz Ruchlak will show what his gyrfalcons, buzzards and eagles can do. In addition, visitors will learn interesting information about the birds of prey and will even be able to carry a bird on their gloved hand.
The entrance fee is 5€ for adults and 3€ for children from the age of 6. If you are interested, visit this address:
Feldberger Hof
79868 Feldberg
It promises to be an interesting event which will bring visitors back into the past times of emperors and kings; and which will bring visitors closer to Black Forest nature.
Don’t forget, it is only a stone’s throw from Feldberg to the wonderful Black Forest city Bonndorf, only a 20 minute car drive. You should not miss the chance to visit this beautiful Black Forest city and to taste some of the delicacies of the Black Forest sausage and ham specialties of Adler.
Whatever your plans for this day are, we wish you all a great time and a lot of pleasant memories!
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