First record of nestling relocation by adult Gyrfalcon, following nest collapse

[Donna]

Abstract
Nest collapse has been documented in many bird species, with little discussion of adult behavior following collapse. We present evidence of a partial collapse of a Gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus) nest during the nestling period and the subsequent adult response. A nest camera captured the nest collapse and showed one adult Gyrfalcon holding a live nestling in its beak before leaving the nest. Later, we found the surviving nestling alive in an alternate nest 5 m from the original nest, presumably transported there by the adult. We believe this is the first report of an adult Gyrfalcon moving a nestling to a new location following nest disturbance. We place this observation into a context of Gyrfalcon nesting behavior described in published sources. The continued use of nest cameras may provide additional documentation and insight into this behavior and its prevalence in birds.

 


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[Carol P.]

Wow! 

[MAK]

Nature never ceases to amaze me! 

[Lynne in New Hampshire]

Nature never ceases to amaze me! 

I wonder all the time how much all of these kind of things happen and we don't know !!

[MAK]

Nature never ceases to amaze me! 

I wonder all the time how much all of these kind of things happen and we don't know !!

Probably a lot Lynne! 

[patsy6]

Amazing!  What a great mom!

[carly]

Amazing, thank you for sharing this!