About Us
The Middle East Falcon Research Group (MEFRG) provides a forum for research biologists, veterinarians and falconers with an interest in falcon conservation and sustainable falconry in the
Health care and husbandry of falcons used
in Arabic falconry is promoted by the MEFRG through collaboration between
falconers and veterinarians. Veterinarians develop medical and surgical
techniques to improve survival of captive falconry birds and collaborate with
field biologists to monitor the harvesting rates of wild-falcons using microchip
markers. The wider remit of the MEFRG covers the main quarry species of Arabic
falconers and the captive breeding of both falcons and their quarry species.
The MEFRG facilitates individuals working in disparate fields and widely
separated locations in establishing discussion and collaboration with others who
share similar interests. The MEFRG, through funding by the Environment Agency
Abu Dhabi, publishes a biannual Newsletter called FALCO. Click here to find out more about our
objectives.