Parahawking

Parahawking is a super cool sport where people fly in the sky using a paraglider, and they have a special friend helping them: a bird of prey! These amazing birds, like falcons, are trained to fly right alongside the paraglider. It's like having a feathered co-pilot guiding you through the air.

They work together to find the best spots to ride the wind and stay up in the sky for longer. It's a unique way to experience the world from above!

Birds of prey have incredible senses and know how to use the wind. They can spot invisible pockets of warm air called thermals. These thermals are like invisible elevators in the sky.

When the paraglider pilot finds a thermal, they can use it to go higher and higher, just like the bird! The birds are so good at finding these thermals that they can even lead the paraglider pilots to them. It's a partnership built on trust and understanding the sky.

Parahawking is a newer adventure, starting around the year 2000. It was invented by a man named Scott Mason in the United Kingdom. He loved both paragliding and falconry, which is the sport of training birds of prey. He wondered if he could combine these two passions. After a lot of training and practice, he made it happen! Now, people all over the world can try this amazing activity.

Parahawking is special because it's a way to connect with nature and animals in a really unique way. It lets people see the world from a bird's perspective, high above the ground. It also helps people understand how amazing birds of prey are and how important they are to our environment.

It’s a thrilling sport that requires skill, patience, and a love for the skies and the incredible creatures that call them home.