Falcon Collection (page 6)

Madeleine de France, Countess de Foix, daughter of King Charles VII of France, 1443-1495
FLO4570500 Madeleine de France, Countess de Foix, daughter of King Charles VII of France, 1443-1495. She wears a pink robe with long angel-wing sleeves (manche a l'ange)

The Falconer, c.1445-50 (silverpoint with brown ink on paper)
7443483 The Falconer, c.1445-50 (silverpoint with brown ink on paper) by Christus, Petrus (c.1410-1475/76); Stadel Museum, Frankfurt am Main, Germany; (add.info.: By Petrus Christus)

Hieroglyps, Pharaoh's Bee and the Horus Falcon, Horus Temple, Edfu
8587250 Hieroglyps, Pharaoh's Bee and the Horus Falcon, Horus Temple, Edfu by Egyptian; Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt)

The Third Love Parry (oil on canvas)
NGW390182 The Third Love Parry (oil on canvas) by Welsh School, (18th century); 73.7x63.3 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Italian nobleman with falcon, 15th century
3781883 Italian nobleman with falcon, 15th century; (add.info.: Italian nobleman with falcon, 15th century, from a playing card engraved on copper about 1460 Manners, Customs)

feeding
ambra

Common kestrel
David Manusevich

Italian heraldic shield or targe from the mid-15th century. With escutcheon and coat of arms, great helm crested with a swans head, the crest of the Chigi family of Sienna

A Lugger Falcon bird of prey

Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) in flight with open beak. The Netherlands. May

Dassault-Breguet Mystere 20 1st prototype F-WLKB at the 1964 Paris Air Show, shown with the two 3, 300 lbf Pratt & Whitney JT12A-8 turbojet engines originally fitted

Juvenile striated caracara, protected, endemic to the Falkland Islands

Falkland Caracara or Johnny Rook (Phalcoboenus australis), protected and highly intelligent bird of prey. South America, Falkland Islands, Carcass Island

Picture No. 12479851
Gyrfalcon - adult bird - Iceland Date:

Seychelles kestrel (Falco araeus), adult perched on wire, Republic of Seychelles Vulnerable species

Rolls-Royce Falcon 3 / III V-12 Piston Aero-Engine Off-A?
Rolls-Royce Falcon 3 / III V-12 Piston Aero-Engine Off-Aircraft

Peregrine falcon male (Falco peregrinus) Andalusia, Spain, May

Icelandic gerfalcon, 1759 (oil on canvas)
3086967 Icelandic gerfalcon, 1759 (oil on canvas) by German School, (18th century); 74.5x57 cm; Livrustkammaren (The Royal Armoury), Stockholm, Sweden; German, out of copyright

A falconer (oil on canvas)
XIR341916 A falconer (oil on canvas) by Wynants, Jan (1630/35-1684); 12.9 x 10.4 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lille, France; (add.info.: A falconer; ); Dutch, out of copyright

Saker falcon (Falco cherrug milvipes) in flight, Keke Xili, Changtang, Tibetan Plateau, Qinghai, China

Common Kestrel - Falco tinnunculus
Vintage engraving from 1883 of a male Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus), a bird of prey species belonging to the kestrel group of the falcon family Falconidae

Natural history, Birds, peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus)
Vintage engraving of a peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus), also known as the peregrine a widespread bird of prey (raptor) in the family Falconidae

Beak, Bird, Bird of Prey, Carnivore, Claw, Falcon, Feather, Forest, Gerfalcon, Goshawk, Gyrfalcon, Hawk, Illustration and Painting, Kestrel, Kite, Lithograph, Living Organism, Nature

FALL / POINTER / 1937
CHAMPION TIVERTON FALCON Owned by Mr F. Miller and Miss R. Mour. Date: 1937

Merlin (Falco columbarius) female alighting onto perch, Glen Tanar, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, June

Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) female alighting onto perch, Scotland, UK

Lesser kestrel (Falco naumanni) male flying past during courtship with Mole cricket in its talons. Extremadura, Spain

Two male Lesser kestrels (Falco naumanni) in pursuit flight, one driving off the other from its nesting territory. Extremadura, Spain

Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) male, Hampstead Heath, England, UK

Female Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) perched in the entrance to a nest hole in an old tree, Hertfordshire, England, UK, June

RF- Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) landing on moorland with its wings spread. Scotland, UK, March

The god Horus weighing the heart of the dead in a balance, Ancient Egyptian, 28th Dynasty, c400 BC
The falcon-headed god Horus weighing the heart of the dead in a balance, Ancient Egyptian, 18th Dynasty, c1419-1380 BC. From the Tomb of Menna

Hatshepsut, Queen of Egypt, presenting an offering to the god Horus
Hatshepsut, Queen of Egypt, presenting an offering to the falcon-headed god Horus. Hatshepsut is always shown as a male although she was a queen. From the temple complex at Medinet Habu, Egypt

Shields with Falcon and Gorgon Medusa embossments, Monument of Alexander the Great, Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, Greece

Spears with shields symbolizing the Alexanders army, Monument of Alexander the Great, Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, Greece

Merlin (Falco columarius), England

Barn Owl (Tyto alba) (C), Hawk Conservancy Trust, Hampshire, England, UK

Striated Caracara (Phalcoboenus australis) in flight, Sea Lion Island, Falkland Islands

Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) male perched on top of a stone fence post with mouse, Flevoland, the Netherlands

FRA Falcon Aircraft
A FR Aviation (FRA) Falcon aircraft during a simulation exercise. These agile jet aircraft are used to replicate the radar signature and method of operation of enemy planes

Royal Navy Hawk and FRA Falcon Aircraft
A Royal Air Force Hawk aircraft (left) accompanies a FR Aviation (FRA) Falcon aircraft during a simulation exercise. These agile jet aircraft are used to replicate the radar signature

Thank you, Dad!
Tao Huang

falcon posing head on with a kill
Manish Nagpal

kiss of death
Manish Nagpal

Cloud and fire
Piotr Wrobel

The fastest
Rayco

Kārearea 91
Kurien Yohannan

The Dive
Mystic Number

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The majestic falcon, a symbol of power and grace, has captivated humans for centuries. From the Peregrine Falcon soaring through the Scottish winter skies to Captain Robert Falcon Scott endorsing Frys Cocoa in an iconic advert, these birds have left their mark on our culture. In falconry, a time-honored tradition dating back thousands of years, we see the intricate equipment used to train and handle these magnificent creatures. The Gyrfalcon, known as Falco rusticolus, stands out with its striking appearance and regal demeanor. Witnessing a Common Starling murmuration being pursued by a Peregrine Falcon is truly awe-inspiring. The sheer speed and agility displayed by this predator leaves us in wonderment at nature's perfect balance. A heartwarming sight unfolds as an adult Peregrine Falcon gracefully lands at its nest in Vaala, Finland, bringing sustenance to its hungry chicks. This display of parental care reminds us that even the mightiest hunters have tender moments too. The peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) continues to enchant us with its beauty and prowess. Its presence can be felt not only in Scotland or Finland but also across borders like Yugoslavia during the Sokol Rally in Belgrade. As we delve into history, we encounter Captain Robert Falcon Scott's Antarctic Expedition aboard Terra Nova. His brave journey serves as a testament to human determination and exploration - qualities mirrored by the noble falcons themselves. Whether it's witnessing their breathtaking flights or admiring their role in art and literature throughout history, one thing remains certain: Falcons hold a special place in our hearts as symbols of freedom and untamed spirit.