The red-footed falcon is the only raptor species of the region that breeds in colonies and in solitary nests as well. As other falco species, they occupies empty nests, mainly built by corvids. >> link
The next painting illustrating different types of nests. 1. Yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella) 2. European Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) 3. Golden Oriole (Oriolus oriolus) 4. Collared Flycatcher (Ficedula albicollis) 5. Song Thrush (Turdus philomelos) 6. Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis)
This painting illustrating one Common Raven (Corvus corax) breeding pair. They start to lay the eggs early in February. The nest is usually placed in a cliff ledge or a large tree. Watercolor painting, size A4
“The red-footed falcon (Falco vespertinus) belongs to the Falconidae family and the Falconiformes order. The red-footed falcon is the only raptor species of the region that breeds in colonies and in solitary nests as well. As other falco species, they occupies … Continue reading