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Gyrfalcon gets its portrait taken

November 19, 2019 by Tony Leave a Comment

A gyrfalcon poses for pictures. (© Tony’s Takes)
A gyrfalcon poses for pictures. (© Tony’s Takes)

What an absolutely beautiful raptor and one that we don’t see here in Colorado.

You might be able to guess from its bright, white plumage that these falcons are from the north and you would be right. They typically reside in the alpine tundra of Canada and Alaska but do sometimes venture down into southern Canada and on rare occasion, the northern tier of the contiguous United States.

They are in fact the largest falcon in the world and like many of its cousins, tends to prey on other birds. Some are a white morph variety like this pretty lady but many more come in shades of gray and brown.

This is a captive bird that I photographed at a recent event. On this day she was being a bit temperamental and not too willing to pose so I only managed a couple quick captures.

A gyrfalcon poses for pictures. (© Tony’s Takes)
A gyrfalcon poses for pictures. (© Tony’s Takes)

Gyrfalcon shows off its Arctic influenced colors

November 2, 2016 by Tony Leave a Comment

This is certainly not a bird many folks will ever see – it was the first time ever for me. The Gyrfalcon is normally found in the far northern latitudes of the globe, preferring Arctic coasts and tundra.

This one, Jackson, is a falconry bird used for sport by its owner in Colorado. Unfortunately, he broke his wing a month or so ago and is just now starting to return to flight.

On this day, he simply was not quite ready to show off so I was not able to get any flight shots. I did however manage some images of it posing. A very, very beautiful raptor!

Scroll down to view the complete series of images.

A Gyrfalcon perches on a rock in Colorado. (© Tony’s Takes)
A Gyrfalcon perches on a rock in Colorado. (© Tony’s Takes)
Gyrfalcon shows off its Arctic influenced colors
Gyrfalcon shows off its Arctic influenced colors
Gyrfalcon shows off its Arctic influenced colors
Gyrfalcon shows off its Arctic influenced colors
Gyrfalcon shows off its Arctic influenced colors
Gyrfalcon shows off its Arctic influenced colors
Gyrfalcon shows off its Arctic influenced colors
Gyrfalcon shows off its Arctic influenced colors
Gyrfalcon shows off its Arctic influenced colors
Gyrfalcon shows off its Arctic influenced colors
Gyrfalcon shows off its Arctic influenced colors
Gyrfalcon shows off its Arctic influenced colors
Gyrfalcon shows off its Arctic influenced colors
Gyrfalcon shows off its Arctic influenced colors
Gyrfalcon enjoys a bit of a snack
Gyrfalcon enjoys a bit of a snack
Gyrfalcon enjoys a bit of a snack
Gyrfalcon enjoys a bit of a snack

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