11Monday, March 3rd is Culture Day。I saw a falconry procession for the first time in the former Iwatsuki City (currently Iwatsuki Ward, Saitama City).。Originated from the Edo period、Based on the historical fact that Tokugawa Ieyasu came to Iwatsuki many times for falconry.。This is the 13th time this year there has been a line.。About 20 hawks、The pamphlet says there are 100 people in line.、It looked almost like that。
I'm glad it was sunny though、Unfortunately, the hawk released by the strong wind was tossed around by the wind.、“Are you okay, Taka?” I almost want to say tsukkomi.、It seems that it was not a good place for the hawk to hunt.。From what I hear, it's a young hawk, about 1 to 2 years old.、I was told that I still don't have enough power.。If you look closely, you'll see a face you've never seen before.。What type of hawk? When I asked him about it, he said it was a Harris Hawk (Japanese name: Momoakanawsuri).。
(Although it's a bit of an afterthought)、The Harris Hawk is a slightly smaller hawk than the buzzard and is easier to keep.、It is said to be an "introductory species of birds of prey."。Its natural habitat is from southwestern North America to Argentina.、Locally, the number is said to be decreasing due to development.。instead、Due to ease of breeding etc.、In recent years, it is often used for falconry (around the world).。It seems that it is also sometimes used to properly exterminate the pigeons that are overpopulating the plaza.。）
The falconry procession is co-sponsored by the executive committee and Iwatsuki Ward.、It's a kind of town revitalization event.。But、Achieving your goal isn't that easy、surely。Rows of food stalls、There was no such sight.。At Iwatsuki Elementary School at the finish line、In the style of a skit, Shogun Ieyasu said, ``Iwatsuki is safe.''、I'll protect you,'' he said into the microphone.、“Like a hawk tossed about by a strong wind.、Iwatsuki also prayed in his heart that he wouldn't be blown away by the winds of society.。
