Prairie falcon takes a dive
These cool raptors can be found in Colorado year-round but I most often see them in the winter. In recent weeks one has been pretty consistently hanging out in a…
Video slideshow – top shots 2022: Raptors
Beautiful and yet vicious, whether a falcon, hawk or eagle, raptors are amazing creatures and the kings and queens of the skies. I don’t know how many different species of…
Prairie falcon launches after its prey
A fun encounter on Thanksgiving Day with this not-often-seen raptor. I was out for a morning photo excursion and spotted it on a post. After giving me some nice poses,…
Prairie falcon steals a harrier’s meal
Saturday I posted a photo slideshow of this encounter and promised I would later post some individual pics of the action shown in it. Here you go. These give you…
Photo slideshow: Harrier vs Prairie Falcon
Well, this was one awesome encounter! I happened across this young female northern harrier as it was eating some rabbit leftovers. As I was photographing it, the harrier suddenly leaped…
Prairie falcon hunts a field
One from yesterday on what was a bone-chilling cold morning on the plains. The temperature didn't bother this raptor though as it circled a field, looking for a meal. Usually…