http://blog.nature.org/2009/01/the-falconer/ A blog on conservation, from migratory birds to coral reefs, from rainforests to climate change to personal green technology. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:29:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://blog.nature.org/2009/01/the-falconer/comment-page-1/#comment-142 Tim Gallagher Fri, 30 Jan 2009 17:26:38 +0000 http://blog.nature.org/?p=1388#comment-142 This is a great post. It's nice to see falconers getting some recognition for all their work on behalf of raptor conservation over the years. This is a great post. It’s nice to see falconers getting some recognition for all their work on behalf of raptor conservation over the years.

]]> http://blog.nature.org/2009/01/the-falconer/comment-page-1/#comment-141 the falconer « Falconer on the Edge Fri, 30 Jan 2009 12:56:34 +0000 http://blog.nature.org/?p=1388#comment-141 [...] Jump to Comments Blog post on The Nature Conservancy website about falconers and how they tend to be good conservationists. [...] [...] Jump to Comments Blog post on The Nature Conservancy website about falconers and how they tend to be good conservationists. [...]

]]> http://blog.nature.org/2009/01/the-falconer/comment-page-1/#comment-130 Ryan Andrus Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:56:58 +0000 http://blog.nature.org/?p=1388#comment-130 Wow. Well written and insightful, Matt. I am a falconer who has been involved in wildlife research and conservation, and I have always attributed the success of conservation efforts by falconers strictly to limitless enthusiasm/fanatic devotion. I think you're on to something with regard to the added dimension provided by hands on participation in the natural world as opposed to simple observation. Kids (and most adults) get bored in museums because they are so sterile and hands off that they often fail to feel relevant. I love observing the natural world from afar but nothing compares to the connection and education provided by becoming an active participant. Wow. Well written and insightful, Matt. I am a falconer who has been involved in wildlife research and conservation, and I have always attributed the success of conservation efforts by falconers strictly to limitless enthusiasm/fanatic devotion. I think you’re on to something with regard to the added dimension provided by hands on participation in the natural world as opposed to simple observation. Kids (and most adults) get bored in museums because they are so sterile and hands off that they often fail to feel relevant. I love observing the natural world from afar but nothing compares to the connection and education provided by becoming an active participant.

]]> http://blog.nature.org/2009/01/the-falconer/comment-page-1/#comment-129 Rachel Dickinson Wed, 28 Jan 2009 02:50:07 +0000 http://blog.nature.org/?p=1388#comment-129 Nice post! It's great to see falconry mentioned in a mainstream outlet. I just wrote a book about Steve Chindgren, one of the most hardcore of the hardcore falconers (FALCONER ON THE EDGE -- Houghton Mifflin, May 2009) who hunts sagegrouse in Wyoming. He is a dedicated conservationist who has a deep understanding of the natural history of his prey and their habitat requirements. Falconers have always had to take a keen interest in their surroundings. Nice post! It’s great to see falconry mentioned in a mainstream outlet. I just wrote a book about Steve Chindgren, one of the most hardcore of the hardcore falconers (FALCONER ON THE EDGE — Houghton Mifflin, May 2009) who hunts sagegrouse in Wyoming. He is a dedicated conservationist who has a deep understanding of the natural history of his prey and their habitat requirements. Falconers have always had to take a keen interest in their surroundings.

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