Chinese fishermen and their cormorant birds

                                                                                 

Before coming across these pictures, I was not aware of the ancient Asian technique of employing birds to catch fish.

Take a look at this short video that explains the dying art.

This article gives further explanations, as well as clear proof that cormorants are not minnow-chasers.

Another stunning photograph of the early-morning fishermen.

UPDATE: Falconry has also been a manly sport for centuries.

Among the most interesting of the 40 falcon species are the peregrines --
which can dive-bomb their prey at 200 mph!