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Spotlight Effect On A Prairie Falcon
Prairie Falcon Faux Pas
This is a pose I seldom post on my blog or even like very much but somehow it works for me with this young Prairie Falcon.
Prairie Falcon Trying To Carry Too Much Weight
Prairie Falcon Attempting An Incognito Takeoff
High perches are unusual in the flat bottomland expanses of Montana’s huge Centennial Valley so the few that exist can be a draw for raptors and other birds.
Seduced By A Prairie Falcon In Flight
Finally – Another Approachable Prairie Falcon
It’s been over three years since I’ve been able to closely approach a Prairie Falcon in the Centennial Valley but yesterday it finally happened again.
Clumsy Young Prairie Falcon In Low Light
It’s rare for a Prairie Falcon to allow a close approach but this young bird was an exception.
A Prairie Falcon Bonanza
Last week in Montana’s Centennial Valley I witnessed a Prairie Falcon phenomenon that was completely unexpected. In fact I’d go as far as to say it blew me away – to the jaw-dropping point.
A Prairie Falcon Kind Of Morning
Prairie Falcon In Flight With A Duck In Its Talons
I was just leaving Antelope Island when I encountered this young Prairie Falcon feeding on what I believe is a Shoveler near the marina.
Prairie Falcon With Prey
This young female Prairie Falcon had just claimed her prize after a successful and well-planned hunt.
Prairie Falcon – Satiated And Cleaning Up After A Big Meal
I don’t believe I’ve ever seen a wild raptor with a more obviously bulging crop than this Prairie Falcon.
Prairie Falcon Hunting Grasshoppers In A Storm
Grasshoppers are not typical prey for Prairie Falcons. Studies indicate that the main foods taken are other birds (Horned Larks and meadowlarks are favorites), small mammals and lizards but in a pinch they do consume flying insects, including grasshoppers. This bird was intent on doing just that.
Prairie Falcon With Some Interesting History
I have more difficulty approaching Prairie Falcons than I do most other raptor species so when I can get close to one it’s always a memorable experience.
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Spotlight Effect On A Prairie Falcon
Prairie Falcon Faux Pas
This is a pose I seldom post on my blog or even like very much but somehow it works for me with this young Prairie Falcon.
Prairie Falcon Trying To Carry Too Much Weight
Prairie Falcon Attempting An Incognito Takeoff
High perches are unusual in the flat bottomland expanses of Montana’s huge Centennial Valley so the few that exist can be a draw for raptors and other birds.
Seduced By A Prairie Falcon In Flight
Finally – Another Approachable Prairie Falcon
It’s been over three years since I’ve been able to closely approach a Prairie Falcon in the Centennial Valley but yesterday it finally happened again.
Clumsy Young Prairie Falcon In Low Light
It’s rare for a Prairie Falcon to allow a close approach but this young bird was an exception.
A Prairie Falcon Bonanza
Last week in Montana’s Centennial Valley I witnessed a Prairie Falcon phenomenon that was completely unexpected. In fact I’d go as far as to say it blew me away – to the jaw-dropping point.
A Prairie Falcon Kind Of Morning
Prairie Falcon In Flight With A Duck In Its Talons
I was just leaving Antelope Island when I encountered this young Prairie Falcon feeding on what I believe is a Shoveler near the marina.
Prairie Falcon With Prey
This young female Prairie Falcon had just claimed her prize after a successful and well-planned hunt.
Prairie Falcon – Satiated And Cleaning Up After A Big Meal
I don’t believe I’ve ever seen a wild raptor with a more obviously bulging crop than this Prairie Falcon.
Prairie Falcon Hunting Grasshoppers In A Storm
Grasshoppers are not typical prey for Prairie Falcons. Studies indicate that the main foods taken are other birds (Horned Larks and meadowlarks are favorites), small mammals and lizards but in a pinch they do consume flying insects, including grasshoppers. This bird was intent on doing just that.
Prairie Falcon With Some Interesting History
I have more difficulty approaching Prairie Falcons than I do most other raptor species so when I can get close to one it’s always a memorable experience.