RIYADH: A large number of falconers and tourists interested in the heritage attended the second nite of the International Falcon Breeders Auction, where two falcons from German and British breeding farms sold for a total of SR201,000 ($54,000).
A gyr-peregrine youngster from German farm PF3 Falcons sold for SR100,000 after starting at SR20,000 at the auction, which was organized by the National Center for Falcons at its headquarters in Malham, north of Riyadh.
Bidding started at SR40,000, and the second falcon, a gyr-peregrine juvenile from British farm Sky Falcons, was sold for SR101,000. Thru fast-paced live competitive bidding, the auction brings together Saudi and international falconers and breeders and offers a reliable platform for the trading of exceptional falcons from across the globe.
Television networks that cover the event broadcast its activities, while the National Center for Falcons’ social media pages livestream it. Leading breeding farms from all around the world participate in the International Falcon Breeders Auction, which takes place thru August 25. Over SR13 million was sold overall, a 23 percent increase over the previous year. There was a 27% increase in the quantity of falcons sold, a 20% increase in participating farms, and a 21% increase in represented nations.
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