Thanks to a Brown Falcon

I have been encouraged … or at least not discouraged to continue the theme of raptors in flight. This latest instalment comes courtesy of a co-operative Brown Falcon Falco berigora, spotted on the eastern edge of the Moolort Plains, near Joyces Creek. Occasionally you get lucky and birds will tolerate a close approach – this was one of those occasions.

Brown Falcon showing its striking plumage, Moolort Plains, 4th February 2012.

Airborne!

Raptor numbers and diversity are good on the plains country at the moment – a typical one hour excursion producing perhaps 20 individuals representing 6-8 species.