Arab falconry display draws fans to Boise

From: Deseret News (Salt Lake City) | Date: March 12, 2007| Author: Associated Press | Copyright information

BOISE, Idaho -- The opening of the $1 million Arab Falconry Heritage Wing at Boise's World Center for Birds of Prey drew about 100 peregrine enthusiasts from around the country.

"This is the mecca for falconers in North America," said Darryl Perkins, president of the North American Falconers Association, who traveled from Massachusetts for Saturday's event.

The addition was made possible by money provided by Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al Nahyan, the crown prince of Abu Dhabi. He ga...

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