Every year, Batbileg captures and trains hawks in Ulaanbaatar, releasing them back into the wild at the start of winter.
Synopsis
Every year, Batbileg captures and trains hawks in Ulaanbaatar, releasing them back into the wild at the start of winter.
Synopsis
Batbileg trains falcons in a ger district of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, alongside his wife and two children. Each summer, he captures hawks for training, including a bird named Andgai, and releases them back into the wild by winter. Batbileg faces challenges due to insufficient regulations on bird training in the urban environment. He seeks to revive Mongolia’s falconry culture and educate the younger generation about conservation, while grappling with the conflict between legal compliance and ancestral tradition.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet Batbileg and his family in Ulaanbaatar.
- Find out about the hawk named Andgai.
- See the challenges of urban falconry.
Did You Know
- Batbileg trains falcons every summer and releases them in winter.
- The hawk he trains is named Andgai, meaning 'Oath.'
- Batbileg lives in a ger district of Ulaanbaatar with his family.
- Mongolia's falconry culture is an ancient tradition that Batbileg seeks to revive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Batbileg do for a living?
Batbileg trains falcons for hunting and shows them to tourists in Ulaanbaatar.
What is the name of the hawk that Batbileg trains?
Batbileg trains a hawk named 'Andgai'.
When does Batbileg release the hawks back into the wild?
Batbileg releases the hawks back into the wild at the start of winter.
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