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Birding

Brown Falcon

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by Tom Tarrant

Nov 24, 2023

I heard a “commotion” coming from my barn in the middle of November 2023. To my south, I could see an adult Brown Falcon (Falco berigora) perched at the top of a huge Hoop Pine. It was being “relentlessly-attacked” by two Australian Magpies (Gymnorhina tibicen), as it was clearly in the vicinity of their nest. Fortunately, I had a camera and tripod close by, so I was able to capture this footage, unfortunately, it was very warm, and a heat-haze was visible.

About the Author

Tom Tarrant

Tom Tarrant has been a bird and wildlife enthusiast since the 70's. After relocating to Brisbane, Australia in 1987, he taught himself how to identify most of the bird species in Queensland by their calls, behaviours, and characteristics. He has observed and photographed 670 bird species in Australia, with 540 of those in Queensland. Since 2009, he has supported academic organizations by analyzing bioacoustic data recordings, participating in bird surveys, and creating media to raise awareness about nature.

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