Training day
This wild show started at the top of the cliffs, where one chick got the prey in an aerial exchange from mom. Next thing that happened was a sibling also grabbed the prey(which was a partially eaten pigeon). Now you had 4 talons firmly planted on prey and falcons that were not in any kind of synchronous flying direction or rhythm.. Amazing to me that they flew locked on to prey from top of cliff to the bottom before one pulled free. Mom trailing with a watchful eye ready to step in and help if needed.
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Training day
This wild show started at the top of the cliffs, where one chick got the prey in an aerial exchange from mom. Next thing that happened was a sibling also grabbed the prey(which was a partially eaten pigeon). Now you had 4 talons firmly planted on prey and falcons that were not in any kind of synchronous flying direction or rhythm.. Amazing to me that they flew locked on to prey from top of cliff to the bottom before one pulled free. Mom trailing with a watchful eye ready to step in and help if needed.
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