I came across this handsome raptor a couple weeks ago in an area northeast of Denver . It was gracious enough to let me snap a bunch of pictures although unfortunately I have not seen it since.
Prairie Falcons are quite common in the western United States and are a very popular bird to be used in falconry .
You can view more pictures from my time photographing this bird here.
![Prairie Falcon gets serious Prairie Falcon gets serious](https://live.staticflickr.com/7495/15962070836_1a3355ef7d_b.jpg)