Standing His Ground
Brown Falcon (Falco berigora)
I think this is Arthur but I can't be 100% sure, it has been a long time since I have been down to the Sneydes Rd Paddock. The colouring and markings are right and this light post was always a favourite perch of his.
My attention was drawn to the eastern end of the Paddock where a pair of Magpies were making a fuss. A few seconds later it became obvious that they didn't like the Falcon being in their territory. He had been flying low to the ground with the Maggies in hot pursuit. He rose up to perch on the light post, overlooking the freeway off ramp, and the Maggies lost interest.
Standing His Ground
Brown Falcon (Falco berigora)
I think this is Arthur but I can't be 100% sure, it has been a long time since I have been down to the Sneydes Rd Paddock. The colouring and markings are right and this light post was always a favourite perch of his.
My attention was drawn to the eastern end of the Paddock where a pair of Magpies were making a fuss. A few seconds later it became obvious that they didn't like the Falcon being in their territory. He had been flying low to the ground with the Maggies in hot pursuit. He rose up to perch on the light post, overlooking the freeway off ramp, and the Maggies lost interest.