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Prized Berkut
Date Created:
04 July 2008
Author: Alan Gates
Source: Alan Gates
Owner: Alan Gates
Location: Bayan Ulgii, western Mongolia
Click link to download the file: Wing covers.jpg (1 MB)
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Prized Berkut. This photograph was taken at the Second Eaglehunters Festival held in Western Mongolia in 2001. It is of the winner of the previous years Festival with his prized berkut. The decorated wing covers and matching bag "Jimdorba" are embroidered to show their status. For more information on Mongolian Berkutchi visit www.eaglefalconer.com
FHT Ref: 2378