Mantling Falcon by danob
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Description
This is a young Perigrine falcon with the slate blue Cere and beak when it captures its prey as most falcons do they spread the wings over the prey( Mantling) to keep any other eagled eyed raptor from spotting its catch.. This term like many falconry terms are widespread in our language:
Of course we are more familiar with The term mantle piece which comes from the action a raptor makes to cover and protect its food called mantling or to mantle.
The word codger, used today to describe an elderly person, can be traced back to the falconry term cadger, or a person who carried a portable perch called a cadge for the falconer. Most cadgers were old falconers and in time a corruption of this came to be used as above.
When raptors drink it is called bowsing and a bird that drinks heavily is called a boozer, the term used to describe the same tendency in humans.
Hoodwinked, was the action of placing the hood over the falcon's head to recover the captured prey from the falcon's talons, pretty much the same as now when you are cheated of something.
Also phrases we use come also from falconry such as a fair exchange is no robbery where the falconer exchanges the capture for another tit bit to return the bird back to the fist.
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Comments (57)
great shot, it almost looks like he's an old buddy tilting his head to one side and opening his 'arms' for a welcoming hug =)
Wooow!!! Gorgeous image...you are great!! great photogrpher!!
Excellent pose, Danny!
Gorgeous work. Splendid portrait. Bunny
Gorgeous Brid!!!!!!!!!
One of the most beautiful of all the falcons and stunning behavior display, Danny! A fascinating narrative, as well, had no idea so man well known terms originated from falconry!
fascinating picture that really captured my eye. Thank you for the write up on this wonderful subject
A beautiful capture of this lovely bird and I was very interested in all the meanings of the words and where they came from. Thank you.
Beautiful creature, I didn't know all that about them! Thanks for the glimpse and the information!
Beautiful subject, beautiful picture!
BEAUTIFUL BIRD STUNNING SHOT
Fantatic and spectacular photo Daniel.....!!!!
Gorgeous!
Spectacular capture of this stunning bird Danny, the detail around the eye and beak is fantastic. Quite an interesting narrative as well, I knew about Hoodwink and Codger but the rest are new to me, I didn't know so many came from Falconry. This is one of the great things about RR, you can learn something new every day, even us old codgers. Lol. Superb caapture and narrative. Bravo!!!!!
Splendid bird of prey my friend, an excellent catch and choice. Cheer and mile mercies ((5++)) Magnifique oiseau de Proie mon ami ,une prise excellente et de choix . Bravo et mile mercis ((5++))
Fantastic detail Danny and a great pose to display the birds stare. Interesting facts about the language.
Just beautiful! Cathy xoxoxo
Wow, love the eyes! Great shot!
Very beautiful attitude of that Falcon !
Another splendid capture ;O)
Superb Colours and details on feathers my friend. Hugs
Wonderful capture.
Curious Face...beautiful bird. Aloha
Superb as ever,this falcon looks royal! Excellent capture, as always, my friend!
Excellent capture of this magnificent bird my friend.Thank you for all the information about this Falcon.
Splendid image.
I always enjoy the information you provide with your images and this is, certainly, no acception! Beautiful falcon and stunning colours on his plumage.