Chicks galore!!

We are way behind with keeping you up to date on Brian's Gyrfalcon production line - we have lots of pictures to post however so hang in there - we have nine super Gyr's so far!

Falcon Crest

So here are some updated pictures of Brian and his Falcons. As you can see they have grown since the last time pictures were published. Brian is usually here at 7am preparing food. You can catch him feeding and flying the falcons between 9:30am-1:30pm. We'll be publishing some photos of feeding and flying later on in the week for those of you who are interested. Hope you enjoy them!

Seven Gyrfalcon eggs!

Brian gave me an updated me on the number of Gyrfalcon eggs that have been laid so far -- SEVEN!

First two eggs

No picture to post this time but we can report that the first two Gyrfalcon eggs have been laid, one on March 16th and the second one today.

Flying falcons to the lure

This is a video taken this winter showing the daily routine of Brian flying falcons to the lure.

....four falcons found new homes

The four falcons referred to in the previous Blog have been purchased so are no longer for sale.
Brian is now getting everything ready for the EVR falcons to lay more eggs starting in April. The pairs have already started to get cozy with each other and making a start at putting a nest together on the nesting ledge provided for them.
Brian reckons that the falcons will produce from 6 to 14 eggs this year.
We will keep you up to date on the progress at the Mews

Change of plans

We had four fine gyrfalcons destined for Scotland but alas, due to unforseen circumstances, they will be staying at Echo Valley Ranch for awhile longer.
The two shown together, brother and sister, are relatively dark in colour and will probably produce black falcons if paired right. The other photo is of a another fine gyrfalcon.
The fourth gyrfalcon is in the same Mews but I was unable to get a photo of it.
If there are any falconers looking in who are interested in these birds please do let us know.
If you want to see a larger picture just click on the photo.