Caption
The prairie falcon is the bird which members of the Saskatchewan association will concentrate upon. It nests in almost inaccessible places in the badlands country of the province and in the South Saskatchewan River valley. Fifteen nesting places of the prairie falcon have been investigated to date. Above, left to right: Bob McCall, Garry Weighill, Howard Erickson, Chris Willeway, Brian Davies and Percy Green.
Release Date
November 3, 1959
Materials
Typescript with illustrations
Collection
CMCP fonds
Credit Line
Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography fonds, National Gallery of Canada Library and Archives
Caption
Falconry, one of the world's oldest sports, was practiced in China 2,000 years B.C., reached its popularity peak during the middle ages when it was known as "the sport of Kings". Still very popular in Asia, where some of the best trained birds can be found, falconry has a growing number of followers in Canada. Both Saskatchewan and Alberta have organized falconry associations. Above, Peregrine falcon sits on gloved fist of its owner.
Date
September 1, 1959
Accession Number
LAC-NFB90255
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011177184
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Caption
Training a falcon requires great patience, care, and countless hours of gentle training. Brian Davis, above, checks bell strap on his prairie falcon.
Date
September 1, 1959
Accession Number
LAC-NFB90254
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011177183
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Caption
Club members receive instruction in "imping" -- the repair or replacement of feathers broken or lost in the hunt. Falcons must be maintained in top condition for full efficiency.
Date
September 1, 1959
Accession Number
LAC-NFB90253
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011177182
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Caption
A falcon swoops down on its prey in a swift 200 mile an hour dive. Enthusiasts claim that the sight of these majestic birds in full stoop after a fast shifting crow is a never-to-be-forgotten thrill.
Date
January 1, 1959
Accession Number
LAC-NFB90257
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011177186
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Caption
Richard Fyfe, president of the Saskatchewan Falconry Association, delivers a lecture on families of birds of prey to new members of the club.
Date
September 1, 1959
Accession Number
LAC-NFB90252
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011177181
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Photostory #234: Revive Ancient Sport of Kings: Saskatchewan's Falconry Club
Photographers
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Maker
National Film Board of Canada
Release Date
November 3, 1959
Collection
CMCP fonds
Credit Line
Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography fonds, National Gallery of Canada Library and Archives
Main Text
The prairie falcon is the bird which members of the Saskatchewan association will concentrate upon. It nests in almost inaccessible places in the badlands country of the province and in the South Saskatchewan River valley. Fifteen nesting places of the prairie falcon have been investigated to date. Above, left to right: Bob McCall, Garry Weighill, Howard Erickson, Chris Willeway, Brian Davies and Percy Green.
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