I.B.R. FALCONRY DIRECTORY: VOLUME 11. 2008-2009. Edited by Neil and Juliana Fowler.

2008 11th edition. 8vo paperback (149 x 209mm). Pp220. Listings of all kinds of falconry suppliers and breeders, articles by well known falconers.

This is a mine of essential information for falconers produced by the Independent Bird Register. Lists almost every falconry organisation, supplier and breeder in the British Isles as well as many artists, conservation groups and others. Many informative articles on subjects of interest, current issues and legislation. "The whole purpose of the IBR is to re-unite found birds with lost keepers. We work very long hours every day (even Christmas Day) trying to achieve this. It is full time and costs money to run. We are...not a charity and we are not funded from an external source. We try to cover our costs through the registration fee - GBP 10 for three years, that's less than 1p per day". Each issue also includes informative articles by falconers and related specialists on all manner of relevant topics. Includes Jemima Parry-Jones's account of her return to the UK with her collection.