Peregrine Falcon Migration Heralds October Falconry Season in Northern Saudi Arabia

Falcon-trapping enthusiasts in Saudi Arabia’s Northern Borders region are awaiting October, when peregrine falcons pass through on their autumn migration.

The annual passage marks a new season for those who practise “al-miqnas” and “al-tawarih,” local traditions associated with pursuing and trapping falcons.

Known in Arabic as the “shaheen,” the peregrine is at the centre of this seasonal anticipation, as enthusiasts look forward to its arrival in the region.

The migration also renews falconry practices rooted in the Northern Borders’ heritage, linking the annual movement of the birds with traditions maintained by local enthusiasts.