Fledglings Try for Prey & Astrid Uses Food as a Lure

Trying to land on the same perch
Trying to land on the same perch

Today (Tuesday) featured more intermittent showers and thunderstorms, but our falcon family took it all in stride. There was much chasing and sparring again today. At one point Astrid used part of a pigeon carcass to get her brood to pursue her. Once they started, she bowed out and let the kids chase after each other. At least two pigeons were brought in as prey today, including one that may have procured by Astrid doing a stoop. At least twice today the young were seen making attempts at catching pigeons on their own. Observers stated that they still need to work on their hunting techniques.

Grabbing your brother's wing while flying isn't fair
Grabbing your brother’s wing while flying isn’t fair

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All four kids in the air together
All four kids in the air together
More sparring
More sparring

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Coming in for a landing on the large antenna
Coming in for a landing on the large antenna
Waiting to have the prey dropped off
Waiting to have the prey dropped off
Astrid tries to get the immatures to follow her
Astrid tries to get the immatures to follow her
Astrid on the Hotel ledge
Astrid on the Hotel ledge
Ares keeps a low profile on a perch near the box
Ares keeps a low profile on a perch near the box
Three gather tight together before night fall
Three gather tight together before night fall

 

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