[Tweeters] Birds in Chesaw, WA area

[Martha Jordan via Tweeters]

Last week I was in Chesaw, WA (about an hour north of Tonasket) and saw 3
prairie falcons. It appeared to be two youngsters and an adult.  Their
aerial flight and then landing on two tree tops was spectacular as well as
entertaining. The youngsters wanted to be in same place as adult and that
was not going to happen-- ruffled feathers, flaring wings and tails to find
another perch site nearby.
    I also observed two enormous nests on a cliff (in a canyon-like
setting) with a cave:  one nest more in the cave, and one on the wall just
down from the cave. No birds were present.  Does anyone know which species
occupies this nesting place?  I am thinking golden eagle, but am not sure.
 It was an impressive sight.
     And on the powerlines about 3-7 miles south of Chesaw, kestrels.  I
observed at least 7 pairs with others in flight. It was a joy to see them
all along the way: perching, flying, hunting.

Martha Jordan
Everett, WA
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