World Falconry Day: Eagle and falcons soar over desert show
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Egyptian falconers have met in the desert near Alexandria to celebrate World Falconry Day and highlight an ancient sport.
Yasser al-Khawanky fed his Golden Eagle at the gathering at Borg al-Arab.
Golden Eagles have been kept for hunting for centuries.
The birds were lined up at sunrise for the celebration.
They soared through the sky to swoop on pigeons and rabbits in front of the spectators.
Hunting with birds dates back to the ancient Egyptians.
Ammar, 11, was there to play with his falcon, called Ashqar.
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