A Rage for Falcons is Stephen J. Bodio's deeply personal exploration of the remarkable relationship between people and birds of prey. Part natural history, part memoir, and part meditation on falconry, the book looks beyond the mechanics of the sport to consider what draws people into such an extraordinary partnership with wild birds.
 
Bodio traces the long history of falconry, a practice that dates back more than 4,000 years, while sharing his own experiences with falcons and other birds of prey. His writing explores the patience, skill, fascination, and profound connection involved in working with these remarkable animals.
 
This edition includes a new introduction by Helen Macdonald, author of H Is for Hawk, and illustrations by Jonathan Wilde. The result is a beautifully illustrated book that will appeal not only to falconers, but also to readers interested in raptors, natural history, wildlife, and the human relationship with the natural world.
 
This is a particularly nice choice for someone who appreciates birds of prey and thoughtful nature writing—a book to read rather than simply consult.
 
Features
By Stephen J. Bodio
Illustrations by Jonathan Wilde
Introduction by Helen Macdonald
Explores the history and practice of falconry
Personal observations and experiences with birds of prey
Focuses on the relationship between people and raptors
148 pages
Paperback
Published by Skyhorse Publishing