It is hard to predict, but it seems there comes a day with the young birds when their ‘baby behaviour’ is passed and they become much more aware of their growing skills, and the need to prepare to leave the home territory.
After more than a month on the wing, they were now as far as I could tell, self-sufficient. Neither adult had been supplying food for a week or so. However, even if we couldn’t spot her regularly, every so often the female would make an appearance. I am sure that she knew exactly where her two young ones were at any time.
I understand that.
In my own case, growing up in a country town, we’d come home from some adventure or other and Mum would somehow know what we’d been up to. (Good or bad) The neighbourhood grapevine was always on the alert.
The young were making forays way out of the home area, and on several visits we failed to get close, although a fly by or two would usually take place.
It was only a matter of time for them to be confident enough to move on.
So, in no particular order (as they say) Here is some of the activity
on this same gate railing.
So was pleased to find Max had chosen to work from it.
One of a number of close fly pasts.
EE nailed the focus on Mary as she slipped by my elbow.
He has his feathers pulled in tight against the body.
I had cleared a small water soak of leaves hoping to attract some
of the smaller bush birds.
The Falcons seemed to enjoy the chance to cool from the hot day.
Interestingly, although not shown in this series,
I later found the female enjoying a drink as well.
The beautiful sweeping form of the wings shows well here
Birds as Poetry —— Just because I WANDER doesn't mean I'm LOST 
I really enjoy reading this Brown Falcon Chronicle, David. I think you’ve got enough material, both text and photos, for a good “coffee table book”. So many amazing shots including the one taken by Dorothy. Looking forward to next blog post..
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HI Adam, thanks for the comment. I’m glad you’ve enjoyed the adventure. We certainly enjoyed the time, and its been refreshing to sit back and retell it here.
And yes, we made up a picture book. It has become a bit of a tradition to assemble a body of work together in a physical copy. No batteries or internet access required. 🙂
I think I have about one more Act to go.
Hope to catch you along the track sometime.
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Amazing images as usual my friend, how good is the fly by so close to you that your wife managed, so cool ! Yes it is a little sad to see the family youngsters prepare to leave home, just as it was when ours left for Uni in their late teens, as we lived in the country then and once they got a taste of the city, and later found their partner, they rarely came back. Some beautiful flight and landing shots David. We were hoping to go down to Albany and do some western birding in November after visiting my son in Perth, but this H5 flue thing has put a spanner in that. We will watch nd see what happens. Enjoy your week.
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Amazing images as usual my friend, how good is the fly by so close to you that your wife managed, so cool ! Yes it is a little sad to see the family youngsters prepare to leave home, just as it was when ours left for Uni in their late teens, as we lived in the country then and once they got a taste of the city, and later found their partner, they rarely came back. Some beautiful flight and landing shots David. We were hoping to go down to Albany and do some western birding in November after visiting my son in Perth, but this H5 flue thing has put a spanner in that. We will watch nd see what happens. Enjoy your week.
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An amazing series of images, David!
It has been wonderful to follow their progress in your fine documentation!
I had to smile when you mentioned the local grapevine, it was faster than email or we kids!
And well done EE on the fly by image!
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