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| So important was falconry to English society that one could rarely walk down the streets of medieval England without seeing someone with his or her falcon perched on hand on wrist. A fourteenth-century lady was advised by her husband to take her bird everywhere with her, including church, so that it would become accustomed to people. |
Learn About Kitty Tolson Carroll |
Kitty Tolson Carroll. Is a licensed master and eagle class falconer involved in the art of falconry since 1974. She also gives lectures to the general public about falconry and birds of prey. The lectures feature a video or slide presentation of the hawks and falcons native to North America. She can also bring live birds native to North America to an audience to view and photograph .
Ms. Carroll provides demonstrates with live birds in their natural environment and natural habits, which may be perceived by some as offensive or evil. Ms Carroll's lectures feature several formats: One is in the modern-day context where she discusses birds of prey and conservation efforts by falconers to bring the Peregrine falcon and other endangered birds species back from near extinction. The another is a presentation in a historical context, where Ms Carroll dresses in historical clothing from the renaissance age and discusses the importance of falconry and birds of prey in our history and language.
An additional format is a display of live birds at a trade show, corporate gathering, or grand opening where Ms. Carroll field questions from attendees about the birds, conservation, and the environment. Ms Carroll has lectured at schools, day care centers, senior groups, outdoor groups, corporate meetings and conventions, to people of all ages interested in learning more about these graceful and beautiful birds of prey.
A licensed Master Falconer, Kitty Irene Carroll and Accipiter Enterprises have been educating the public at Agricultural fairs, Sportsmen's shows, Scottish festivals, Renaissance festivals, Corporate gatherings and Theme Parks since 1989. In her show Birds of the Gauntlet™, Kitty allows many of her birds to fly freely, demonstrating their speed and skill while she presents a brief history of falconry and background information on each of their varied species' of birds. |
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