I am almost positive that is a
Prairie Falcon, but could POSSIBLY be a
Peregrin Falcon and they both would not hesitate to take a squirrel. Not a common sight so you are very lucky to see this, as are WE now.
When you see feathered legs like that and not bare legs, it's most often a FALCON!
I am almost positive that is a Prairie Falcon, but could POSSIBLY be a Peregrin Falcon
Neither one, both nest high on cliff sides (or in the case of Peregrines, tall building), not in trees.......
Prairie Falcon
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Peregrine Falcon
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