Falconidae Collection

Falconry equipment
Plate from Hermann Schlegel and A.H. Verster de Wulverhursts Traite de Fauconnerie (1844-1853)

Northern / Hen Harrier (Circus cyaneus) and Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) below, fighting in flight. Vosges, France, February

Falco rusticolus, gyrfalcon
Plate 13 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 1 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Common starling (Sturnus vulgaris) murmuration, flock pursued by Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) before landing at winter roost. The Netherlands. February 2020

Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) adult landing at nest with chicks, Vaala, Finland, June

Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) in flight over cotton grass flowers, Vaala, Finland, June

Falco peregrinus, peregrine falcon
A peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) in flight. The peregrine falcon can be seen in most parts of the UK except around london and the home counties. They breed in rocky cliffs and uplands

Falco rusticolus, gyrfalcon
Plate from Hermann Schlegel and A.H. Verster de Wulverhursts Traite de Fauconnerie (1844-1853)

Common kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) perched on a branch, Valencia, Spain, February

Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) male hovering overhead, Cornwall, UK, April

Murmuration of Common starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) with Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) hunting them, The Netherlands, November

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Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus), captive

Phalcoboenus australis, striated caracara
Ff. 37. Watercolour painting by George Forster (1773) annotated Falco harpe mas junior and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Falco peregrinus, Peregrine Falcon in flight, side view

Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) perched on a cliff above a woodland in autumn. Kinnoull Hill Woodland Park, Perthshire, Scotland, November

Crested caracaras (Caracara cheriway), midair aggressive interaction between two for access to perch, Martin Refuge, Rio Grande Valley, Texas, USA, March

Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) fighting Hungary, April

Mountain Caracara (Phalcoboenus megalopterus) taking off, Laguna Canapa, Altiplano, Bolivia

Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) in flight with open beak. The Netherlands. May

Seychelles kestrel (Falco araeus), adult perched on wire, Republic of Seychelles Vulnerable species

Peregrine falcon male (Falco peregrinus) Andalusia, Spain, May

Saker falcon (Falco cherrug milvipes) in flight, Keke Xili, Changtang, Tibetan Plateau, Qinghai, China

Striated Caracara (Phalcoboenus australis) in flight, Sea Lion Island, Falkland Islands

Heermann's gull (Larus heermanni) breeding colony in flight and restless due to presence of pair of Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus)

Puma (Puma concolor) cub, aged nine months, chasing scavenging White-throated Caracaras (Phalcoboenus albogularis), Torres del Paine National Park / Estancia Laguna Armarga, Patagonia, Chile

Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) female, flying towards nest box with three chicks, aged 18 days, inside, Sagrada Familia Basilica, Catalonia, Spain. May

Pair of Kestrels (Falco tinnunculus) perched on tree stump in rain, UK. March

Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) male, perched on fallen branch, UK. May

Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) female, perched on tree stump, UK. April

Crested caracara (Caracara cheriway), adult, walking on beach. Pacific coast, Oaxaca state, Mexico. November

Crested caracara (Caracara cheriway) juvenile, on beach. Oaxaca state, Mexico. November

Nankeen kestrel (Falco cenchroides) hovering and looking down, with cresent moon in background, Victoria, Australia

Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus), juvenile, with its prey on fence post in late evening light. Hampshire, UK, June

Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) male hovering as it hunts for prey near coastal cliffs with the sea in the background, the Gower, Wales, UK, July

Juvenile with typical pale skin in face. Striated Caracara or Johnny Rook, protected, endemic to the Falkland Islands

Adult with typical yellow skin in face. Striated Caracara or Johnny Rook, protected, endemic to the Falkland Islands

Striated caracara (Phalcoboenus australis) group with one landing from above with only wings and tail visible. Carcass Island, Falkland Islands, October

Raven (Corvus corax) mobbing Gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus), Hornoya Island, Varanger Peninsula, Norway, March

Red-footed Falcon (Falco vespertinus) couple perched on a bush, male on the left, Tal Shachar, Israel

Portrait of a Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus), Noord-Brabant, The Netherlands

Carunculated Caracara (Phalcoboenus carunculatus), Ecuador

Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) female at eggs, Lower Saxony, Germany

Brown Falcon (Falco berigora), Victoria, Australia

Juvenile male Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) in flight chasing his parent who has Feral pigeon (Columba livia) kill in claws, Bristol, England, UK, June

Adult male Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) food passing a Feral pigeon (Columba livia) to his offspring, Bristol, England, UK, June

Merlin (Falco columbarius) chicks at nest site. Sutherland, Scotland, June

Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus), adult male in flight. Bristol, UK. March

Black-thighed falconet (Microhierax fringillarius) male, Malaysia. With dragonfly prey. The worlds smallest bird of prey, the size of a sparrow

Two male Lesser kestrels (Falco naumanni) in pursuit flight, one driving off the other from its nesting territory. Extremadura, Spain

Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) male, Hampstead Heath, England, UK

Young Common Kestrel -Falco tinnunculus- perched on the ground, Seewinkel, Burgenland, Austria

Caracara plancus, southern caracara
Ff. 33. Watercolour painting by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Red-footed Falcon (Falco vespertinus) male, female and juvenile perched on top of a bush, Tal Shachar, Israel

Two Red-footed Falcon (Falco vespertinus) adult females and one male on top of a bush, Tal Shachar, Israel - Winner of the Birds category in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2015 contest under

Portrait of a Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus), Noord-Brabant, The Netherlands

Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) perched on a stump, Castile, Spain

Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) female flying, The Netherlands

Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus), Zurich, Switzerland

Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) young male, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) flying, British Columbia, Canada

Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) male at nest box, Lower Saxony, Germany

Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) juvenile male, Thuringia, Germany

Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus), The Netherlands

Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) male, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany

American Kestrel (Falco sparverius), Texas, USA

Black Caracara (Daptrius ater) perched on a branch, Manu National Park, Peru

Adult female Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) in flight over a road in the Avon Gorge, Bristol, England, UK, May

Merlin (Falco columbarius) female on perch with Meadow Pipit chick prey, legs just visible, for its offspring. Sutherland, Scotland, June

Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) in flight over the River Tay. Kinnoull Hill Woodland Park, Perthshire, Scotland, November

Merlin (Falco columbarius) female alighting onto perch, Glen Tanar, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, June

Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) female alighting onto perch, Scotland, UK

Adult female Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) in flight, Bristol, England, UK, March. Did you know? The highest ever recorded speed of a peregrine falcon in flight was 242 mile per hour!

Lesser kestrel (Falco naumanni) male flying past during courtship with Mole cricket in its talons. Extremadura, Spain

Female Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) perched in the entrance to a nest hole in an old tree, Hertfordshire, England, UK, June

Juvenile Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) vocalising whilst perched in the Avon Gorge, Bristol, England, UK, June

RF- Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) landing on moorland with its wings spread. Scotland, UK, March

New Zealand Falcon Karearea (adult & young)
New Zealand Falcon Karearea, Falco novaeseelandiae (adult an young). Artwork by JG Keulemans from Sir Walter Lawry Bullers A History of the Birds of New Zealand, Vol.2 Plate 23 Date: 1888

Falco vespertinus, red-footed falcon
Plate 20 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 1 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

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"Falconidae: Masters of the Skies" Witness the awe-inspiring world of Falconidae, a family of birds renowned for their exceptional aerial prowess. From falconry equipment to breathtaking encounters with magnificent species like Falco rusticolus and gyrfalcons, prepare to be captivated by the wonders of nature. Intriguingly, one cannot overlook the mesmerizing spectacle of a Common starling murmuration, where thousands unite in synchronized flight patterns. However, this harmony is short-lived as they find themselves pursued by the lightning-fast Peregrine falcon – a true embodiment of speed and precision. Nestled in Vaala, Finland, we catch a heartwarming glimpse of an adult Peregrine falcon gracefully landing at its nest with precious chicks. This tender moment showcases the dedication and nurturing instincts within this remarkable species. The skies become battlegrounds as Northern/Hen Harriers clash fiercely with Kestrels in mid-air combat. Witness their acrobatic maneuvers as these avian warriors fight for territory and survival. Speaking of peregrines and gyrfalcons once more; their majestic presence never fails to leave us breathless. Whether it's witnessing them soar through open skies or joining forces amidst murmurations alongside Common starlings – they are true icons among Falconidae. Venturing into Valencia, Spain during February brings us face-to-face with a regal sight - a Common kestrel perched on a branch. Its keen eyes surveying its surroundings serve as reminders that even smaller members within Falconidae possess incredible hunting skills. Meanwhile, Cornwall unveils another captivating scene when an agile male Kestrel hovers overhead during April's arrival. Their ability to remain stationary mid-flight highlights their adaptability and agility in diverse environments. Within this vast avian kingdom lies an array of captivating features - from black feathers contrasting against brown eyes to captive animals showcasing human-falcon connections.