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Falconry season in Northern Saudi Arabia

Overview

In late September, the Northern Borders region of Saudi Arabia began preparations for the annual hunting and falconry season scheduled to start in October. The Al-Hammad Desert was identified as a primary transit point for migratory birds, specifically the Peregrine falcon, driving increased commercial activity in Arar for camping and falconry supplies.

By late October, the season was in full effect. Local falconers, referred to as ‘Tawareeh’, were actively monitoring migratory patterns across the Northern Borders, including the Al-Hammad area and Al-Uwayqilah governorate. The season is characterized by movement between sites such as Hazm al-Jalamid and Al-Arqat, influenced by weather and rainfall. Economic activity continues through the National Falcons Center auctions, which run from October 1 to November 30, involving the sale of captured falcons alongside integrated services like transportation and care.

Entities

Northern Borders Region · Arar · Al-Uwayqilah · Al-Hammad Desert · Saudi Arabia

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Northern Saudi Arabia hosts migratory falcon season

    Falconers in northern Saudi Arabia have begun tracking migratory falcons for the annual hunting season, which includes economic activity through National Falcons Center auctions.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Northern Borders region prepares for annual falconry season

    Saudi Arabia's Northern Borders region is preparing for the October hunting season, as Al-Hammad Desert attracts falconers from across the Gulf for the annual migration of Peregrine falcons.

Sources

ahwal.sa · annahar-news.com