It's been tough catching Amelia outside of her nest for any length of time, but she does take occasional breaks, and that's the best time to see her.
She's a beautiful hawk, and I love to watch her fly.
Note how broad her chest is - she's significantly larger than M2.
Also note her dark head and mostly brown throat. M2 has a lighter head and a white throat.
This is M2 all fluffed up and showing his nictitating membranes.
When perched normally, you can see M2's light eyes, white throat, and white eyebrows. His eyes will darken with age, but for now, it's a good way to identify him.
Diving, as he does...
More diving! And take a look at that beautiful tail.
I'm still getting to know M2 and his ways. He has a lot of energy and is very active, covering large distances when he hunts. He's probably still getting to know his territory, memorizing where all the best rodents and pigeons can be found. So far, I've seen him mostly catching starlings and pigeons, which must please Amelia as she seems to prefer those over rats.
More to come.
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