Some call the falconry community a family. A family of hunter-conservationists that protect and defend raptors and the natural world. The following snap shots are a glimpse of the gathering of falconers and our hunting partners, new and old, that met in Tucson, AZ January 24-27, 2019 for the annual Desert Hawking Classic hosted by the AFA. We hope to see you again in 2020!
Photos courtesy of Paul Schnell, AZ's Raptor Experience, LLC
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A Michigan visitor poses with 'Odin', male Harris's hawk
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One of several Meet coordinators Lydia Stinchfield with her Harris's hawk
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Falconer/kestrel researcher Jon Orona with his family and kestrel
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IN falconer Brad Pafford with his 3x intermewed Red-tailed hawk
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Jerry Ostwinkle brought his gorgeous Ornate Hawk-eagle
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Jerry accepts Honorable Lifetime Membership Award from AFA President Kaiser
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Finnish goshawk on gauntlet