Al-Manashbia is a traditional method of falcon hunting. Falconers rely on several traditional techniques, with Al-Manashbia being the most famous. This method requires great experience and precision. It involves an iron wire net set up in the shade of large trees. After a falcon eats its prey, it seeks shade, where it then falls into the trap. Khamis Al-Saqri, a falconry enthusiast, said that constructing Al-Manashbia takes one to two days, depending on the maker's experience. It is considered a difficult and complex method due to the need for a professional and innovative arrangement of the net holes. While Al-Manashbia is a well-known method, other techniques exist as well, including Khadj Al-Tayr, where falcons are followed and captured with a large net after sunset. Falconry involves training rituals, such as Haddad Al-Tayr, where falcons are released for long distances to train them to hunt prey. Another technique is using a Melwah, a decoy bird or bait, to attract and accustom a falcon to hunt. Al- Hamad Desert, in the Northern Borders region, is a popular destination for falconers from Saudi Arabia and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries. It is a migratory route for falcons, including the peregrine falcon. Many valuable falcons are released or sold at auctions held in the region. Source: Saudi Press Agency
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