Peregrine Season is Here

Posted byBonnie CoePosted inPeregrine FalconsTags:, , ,

The web cam peregrine eggs have begun to hatch and the birds here in the Northeast are well into their mating rituals.  I am blessed to live along the Hudson River, especially at Easter, where I can see the birds in the wild and on man-made structures.

Male and female, notice the size difference. The male is 1/3 smaller than the female, hence the term, tiercel.
Male and female, notice the size difference. The male is 1/3 smaller than the female, hence the term, tiercel.
Pair bonding. Their scrape is quite near.
Pair bonding. Their scrape is quite near.
Female in the early morning sun
Female in the early morning sun
Male with his second catch of the mornning.
Male with his second catch of the mornning.
He never shared with his mate. His first snack was a very small starling.
He never shared with his mate. His first snack was a very small starling.
The turkey vultures like the peregrine perch, too.
The turkey vultures like the peregrine perch, too.

Published by Bonnie Coe

I primarily photograph eagles and peregrine falcons. I do include many other birds and some mammals.

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