Two falcons fetch SAR 304,000 on 11th night of National Falcons Center auction

Two falcons were sold for a total of 304,000 riyals (SAR) on the 11th night of the 2026 National Falcons Center auction, which runs until November 30 and has attracted a large turnout of falconry heritage enthusiasts.

The evening began with the first falcon, a juvenile peregrine (shaheen) from Hafar Al-Batin (Al-Dabdaba), presented by Abdulaziz Mukhlef Al-Anzi. Bidding started at 60,000 riyals, and the bird was ultimately sold for 141,000 riyals. The night concluded with the second falcon, another juvenile peregrine from Al-Sulail, presented by Khalid bin Shalgheim Al-Dosari. Bidding opened at 70,000 riyals, with the final sale price reaching 163,000 riyals.

The auction is limited to locally sourced juvenile migratory peregrine falcons, excluding adult peregrines and saker falcons, in order to support their sustainability and preserve their bloodlines.

Locally sourced falcons will continue to be accepted for two months. The auction nights are broadcast on television channels and social media platforms, allowing falconers and enthusiasts to follow the event.

The National Falcons Center offers a range of comprehensive services and benefits to falcon trappers throughout the season. Center teams across various regions receive the falcon owners, providing accommodation and transportation to the auction venue. Each falcon is showcased in a fast-paced, competitive live auction broadcast on TV and the center’s social media accounts.