Prairie Falcon Cliff Nest
by Judi Dressler
Title
Prairie Falcon Cliff Nest
Artist
Judi Dressler
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
When we came within view of this Prairie Falcon nest in the cliffs, the parents immediately flew off because they didn't want us to see it, and they would not go back while we were there. So we set up our cameras to take photos remotely, and left, hoping the mom would fly in to feed while we were gone. And sure enough, it worked! We got great images of mom in the nest with her 5 babies. In this one, she has just flown in with some food and will begin feeding shortly. I like how she and some of her babies are posing nicely for the camera in this image!
From Cornell's website: "A raptor of the West’s wide-open spaces, Prairie Falcons glide above shrubby deserts and grasslands searching for ground squirrels and other small mammals and birds. In flight, look for the dark triangle of “armpit” feathers that distinguish it from other light-colored falcons. On the breeding territory you may hear a Prairie Falcon pair’s loud courtship calls, but roosting birds can be tough to spot: their muted cream, brown, and gray plumage blends perfectly with the steep bluffs and cliffs where they nest."
Photo taken on June 5th, 2018, in SW Wyoming.
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June 22nd, 2018
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Comments (17)
Shoal Hollingsworth
Amazing work, I am nominating this for a Special Feature in the 1000 Views group
Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups nominated images by your fellow artist in the Special Features #16 promotion discussion. Please visit and pass on the love to another artist.....L/F/Tw
William Tasker
This is so cool and so adorable at the same time! Thank you for submitting this fine natural shot of this identified wild bird. It is now featured on the homepage of Wild Birds Of The World - A Nature Photography Group. L/F
HH Photography of Florida
What a wonderful image of this beautiful falcon family, Judi. Great capture. Congrats on all your features. L/tw
Don Columbus
Congratulations Judi, your work is Featured in "A Birding Group - Wings" I invite you to place it in the group's "2018 Featured Image Archive" Discussion!! L/Tweet
Morris Finkelstein
Fantastic photograph of a Prairie Falcon and chicks in their nest, with great pose, perspective, timing, and composition, Judi! What an amazing photo! Nice job! F/L