A falcon worth Dh600,000 is auctioned off at the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition at Adnec, Abu Dhabi on Friday. Ruel Pableo for The National
Potential buyers at a falconry auction at Adihex. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
A falcon at Al Sheraga Falconry stand at Adnec, Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
The Emirates Falconer's Club stand at the Adihex exhibition in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Bidders during the falconry auction. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Enthusiasts at the falconry auction. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
A poster of the UAE Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, at Al Sheraga Falconry stand. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
A bird for sale at the falconry auction. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
An auctioneer keeps tabs on the bidding. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
The auction is one of the highlights of the popular exhibition. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
A prospective buyer makes sure his bid is noticed. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
The auctioneer acknowledges an incoming bid. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
One of the many handsome specimens in the auction. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
A visitor to Al Sheraga Falconry stand at Adihex. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Al Sheraga Falconry deals in falcons and a wide range of essentials necessary for taking care of the birds of prey. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Prospective buyers at the auction. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
A visitor admiring birds at one of the stands. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
A visitor taking pictures of hoods used by falconers to keep their birds calm when being handled. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Falcon hoods on display at the exhibition. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
