Internationally recognised master falconer and conservationist Kakhi Jordania is calling on people around the world to take small but meaningful steps toward protecting birds of prey and restoring human connection with nature. Following his recent feature interview, Jordania emphasised that conservation begins not with large institutions but with individual awareness and daily choices.
“Falconry teaches you patience and trust,” Jordania said. “It’s not about control — it’s about partnership. The same applies to our relationship with nature. We must stop trying to dominate it and start learning to work with it.”
As founder of the Caucasus Raptor Conservation Initiative (CRCI), Jordania and his team have rescued and rehabilitated over 400 raptors across Georgia and neighbouring regions. They’ve also partnered with UNESCO to secure recognition of Georgian falconry as part of the world’s intangible cultural heritage and introduced satellite tracking to study migratory routes of endangered species such as the saker falcon and imperial eagle.
According to BirdLife International, nearly one in three raptor species worldwide is now threatened or near-threatened due to habitat loss, poisoning, and illegal hunting. Jordania believes reversing this trend requires more than policy — it requires perspective.
“When people spend time outdoors, they begin to see the world differently,” he explained. “Even an hour outside each day helps you notice how fragile and interconnected life is. Awareness leads to respect, and respect leads to protection.”
Jordania encourages individuals to take simple actions in their own lives: reduce pesticide use, support local wildlife rescues, volunteer with conservation groups, and teach children about native species.
“You don’t need to be a falconer to make a difference,” he added. “Start by looking up — literally. Notice the sky. Once you see the birds above you, it’s impossible not to care.”
To read the full interview, visit the website here.
About Kakhi Jordania
Kakhi Jordania is a master falconer, conservationist, and author from Tbilisi, Georgia. He is the founder of the Caucasus Raptor Conservation Initiative (CRCI) and the author of Wings of the Caucasus, a memoir exploring the ancient art of falconry and its connection to modern environmental stewardship.
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