An Abu Dhabi Emirate man holds a portrait of ruler Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al Nayan.

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Emirate representatives prepare for the parade of nations. The UK's 2nd International Festival of Falconry hosted by the UK Hawk Board and supported by the Emirates Falconer's Club took place at the Englefield Estate near Reading. Designed to promote and protect the art of falconry, the festival welcomed falconers from over 50 nations from across the globe and in excess of 10,000 visitors.

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Size: 6142px × 4096px
Location: Reading, UK
Photo credit: © Richard Splash / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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