Prairie Falcon enjoys Meadowlark for breakfast
I thought my photo day was done and had pointed my truck for home. About halfway there, I see a flurry of activity on a utility pole ahead and slow…
Prairie Falcon dines on another feathered creature
These raptors are extraordinary hunters, capable of snatching their preferred prey of smaller birds right out of the air. Larks, swallows and even doves can fall victim to the fast-moving,…
Prairie Falcon puffs up on a chilly morning
With temperatures only in the teens, the weather early Saturday morning was not overly pleasant. My heart was quickly warmed though by spotting this awesome little raptor, only the second…
A frosty falcon
On a very cold morning this past January, a thick hoar frost covered the plains northeast of Denver. The seemingly warm, blue skies belied just how cold it was out…
Prairie Falcon in flight keeping an eye on the camera
This little raptor provided me tons of entertainment over the winter and bunches of photo opportunities. On this day the skies were gray and colorless so using a trick a…
Prairie Falcon takes the Leap Day leap
This little raptor has been a continuous source of entertainment for me during the winter. It can be a bit hit or miss as to whether or not it will…