The prairie falcon is the only larger falcon species native strictly to North America. I watched it hunt low to the ground and rocket by my car. It was so nice to see this species again. It is a good winter for raptors in the Vancouver area and also saw 2 nice Gyrfalcons this year.

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Haven't seen one near Brunswick Point since 2014. We had one in Pitt Meadows last year. Was a nice treat!

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Always a pleasure to see one of these cuties. Taken at Reifel

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These birds have sharply declined in the area. Both sexes are elegant looking. Taken at Reifel.

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This is taken from my archives as the bird was getting scolded by crows he was looking around very annoyed. I was lucky to view this bird with a friend Chris who recently passed away. I will always think of him when I see this lovely species.

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