Anne Hilton

Male peregrine falcon facing the water while looking back at the window

Always suspicious 🪶 #PeregrineFalcons #Peregrines

A male peregrine falcon looks on while a stuffed animal peregrine falcon sits by the window.

Today was my last day in this office with a view, and my amazing colleagues brought me a peregrine that won’t scream at me all day. Dad was present for the occasion. 💕 🪶 #PeregrineFalcons #Peregrines

Male peregrine falcon

Good morning from everyone but papa falcon. 🪶 #PeregrineFalcons #Peregrines

A male peregrine falcon sits on a ledge with his feathers blowing around

Same. 🪶 #PeregrineFalcons #Peregrines

Male peregrine falcon with the wind ruffling his feathers

Yes? 🪶 #PeregrineFalcons #Peregrines

Male peregrine falcon

Why’d you come back from vacation? 🪶 #PeregrineFalcons #Peregrines

A male peregrine falcon stretches

Stre-e-e-e-tching

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A male peregrine falcon squawks defensively and prepares to fly away after seeing this big, scary human

Dad is mostly calm these days — until he’s not. (We all have those days!) 🪶

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You should see mom!

Male peregrine falcon staring at the camera

Dad keeps hanging out at the nest even though the kiddos fledged awhile back. 🪶 #PeregrineFalcons #Peregrines

Looks great! And the photos are amazing, of course ☺️

A male peregrine falcon looks back over his shoulder while sitting on a ledge.

Excuse you 👀

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Female peregrine falcon fledgling begging on a ledge over the water.

Someone has a lot to say this morning. 🪶 #PeregrineFalcons #Peregrines

Fingers crossed they make an appearance soon! I hate the 4th for this very reason (also for dogs and vets)

A male peregrine falcon looks from behind a column

What?

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Beautiful!

Wow! Cooper’s Hawk?

That’s awesome. I’m very fortunate to have an inside view into nesting season, but once the kiddos fledge, it’s rare to ever see them again

Gorgeous shots!

Turn on the sound 😊

Same.

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This is the fourth year this pair has nested here. According to our resident peregrine expert (Patti at the Urban Raptor Conservancy), most urban raptors live 4-6 years on average in this region (although they can live much longer), so I’m grateful we’ve had this many!

Female peregrine falcon staring at the window and yelling.

Mama is equally unimpressed. 🪶 #PeregrineFalcons #Peregrines

Male peregrine falcon looking up at the window

👀

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A young female peregrine falcon fledgling looks back at the camera from her position on the ledge

Got a quick visit from this little lady, though! 🪶 #PeregrineFalcons #Peregrines

A male peregrine falcon standing on a ledge looking at the camera

Maybe dad misses the littles, too. 🪶 #PeregrineFalcons #Peregrines

Morning over Lake Union, Seattle, facing east

Tiny peregrine falcon eyasses, with one looking toward the sky

And just like that, another nesting season is over for our resident #PeregrineFalcons. Hard to believe these tiny things from seven weeks ago are now off exploring their world.

(The three surviving young are still in the area learning how to hunt, just not here!) 🪶 #Peregrines

Oh wow that must have been amazing to see!

Update: This poor guy's body was recovered from the water today. 😔 🪶 #PeregrineFalcons #Peregrines

Gorgeous shots!