Sunfish 33 Loc: Merritt Island, Fl

I've been watching these two Caracara's for a while. I suspected they had babies. This week I got to met the kids. It's great this threaten species has reproduced. It was a real treat to watch the parent giving them field training. The Caracara has such powerful legs that it also hunts on the ground.

Hope you enjoy this. Comments appreciated.

Parent #1 supervising the two kids.


Parent #2 watching nearby.


This young one takes off on his on..


Speading those wings.


Testing the landing gear.


On the hunt...maybe if I hide down here,


Well that didn't work..maybe over here.


What is that clicking sound?


Oops.....photog busted!

Puglover Loc: Lakeside Ca.

These are great!!!!! Thanks for sharing.

Sunfish 33 Loc: Merritt Island, Fl

Thanks very much Puglover! Glad you liked them.

Photog8 Loc: Morriston, FL

Great series...Love #4 "Spreading those wings."

gregoryd45 Loc: Fakahatchee Strand

Great shots Sunfish 33, neat bird of prey.

Sunfish 33 Loc: Merritt Island, Fl

Thanks very much Photog8! I like that one too. Their feathers are beautiful.

Sunfish 33 Loc: Merritt Island, Fl

Thanks Gregory! It is a very special bird.

Flipper2012 Loc: Alberta, Canada

Very good Nice looking bird

angler Loc: StHelens England

Excellent set Sunfish.

Sunfish 33 Loc: Merritt Island, Fl

Thanks very much. It is an amazing bird.

Sunfish 33 Loc: Merritt Island, Fl

Thanks angler! I really appreciate you commenting.

nehall Loc: Martinsville, VA

Awesome shots! Simply beautiful.

DragonsLady Loc: Los Alamos, NM

Gorgeous shots. I really do like the last one where you were spotted. A perfect end to a remarkable series of shots.

VietVet Loc: Brooklyn, NY

A wonderful series, love those BIFs.

Sunfish 33 Loc: Merritt Island, Fl

Thanks nehall! Glad you liked them.