Spring is the season of cranes, which the hunters try to catch alive in snares, using a specially trained tethered bird whose cries attract passing flocks. Hunters set off at night, picnicking in the desert before testing their skills at dawn.

Catching cranes -- a hobby and livelihood for Afghan hunter

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Catching cranes -- a hobby and livelihood for Afghan hunter