falconer
noun
fal·con·er
ˈfal-kə-nər 
ˈfȯl-
also ˈfȯ-kə-
: a person who breeds, trains, or hunts with hawks
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Master falconer Rebecca Rosen introduces the concept of eco-friendly pest control while hawks, falcons and owls swoop and call overhead.
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Mike Desimone,
Robb Report,
5 June 2026
His campaign spokesperson Stefanie Spear, now a top adviser at the nation's health department, said roadkill was how Kennedy, a longtime falconer, fed his birds.
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ABC News,
26 May 2026
Also an experienced falconer, Kennedy is known for keeping and training birds of prey.
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
The fair features live music, food, more than 20 community booths and special guests including falconers with birds of prey.
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Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
3 May 2026
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Mike Desimone,
Robb Report,
5 June 2026
His campaign spokesperson Stefanie Spear, now a top adviser at the nation's health department, said roadkill was how Kennedy, a longtime falconer, fed his birds.
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ABC News,
26 May 2026
Also an experienced falconer, Kennedy is known for keeping and training birds of prey.
—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
The fair features live music, food, more than 20 community booths and special guests including falconers with birds of prey.
—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
3 May 2026
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“Falconer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/falconer. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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falconer
noun
fal·con·er
ˈfal-kə-nər
ˈfȯl-
also ˈfȯ-
: one who hunts with hawks or trains hawks for hunting
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