Just finished a very brief book by SyMontgomery. It's very different from her other writings, because she gave up the activity of falconry. The main reason for giving up is due to the fact that hunting is not in her blood, to be specific, killing is not in her makeup. She is still awed by the beauty and wildness of raptors. I don't think anybody wouldn't be awed by it. Though I do remember from KonradLarenz's writing, he does not think raptors are smart. Sy thought points out the instinct part of raptors as the essence of the bird, not truly it's intelligence. And there're also many ways intelligence, Raptors way of intelligence is just very different from ours.
I liked this book about its honesty and humility. Because her choice at the end is very impressive, it shows humility really. I'd imagine somewhere in her heart, a desire to complete falconry training must be strong. But she knew herself, her circumstances, her relations, she turned it down. She is not just speaking about being an animal lover, but really acts as one. For I believe that by denying herself to train for 2 years with a raptor, she protected both a raptor she's going to handle and herself. An over bloated promise, will make injury to both parties.
Also, I am wondering if there are writing about falconry in 華夏大地. What's their experience? What's their language?
Quote:
Our fellow animals teach us lessons about the delights of sameness and difference. They immerse us in wonder. They lead us to humility; they inspire us to reverence. They teach us the many facets of love.
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