Two (Almost) Inseparable Brothers Ettore and Elia are the two males released this year and, from their very first weeks of freedom, they showed a remarkably strong bond. After their initial exploratory flights, the two brothers continued to use the same areas, resting and hunting in the same fields and even spending the night together—sometimes […]
EMMA Emma was the first of the four young Lanner Falcons to leave the hacking area. From the earliest stages of her development, she had shown a behaviour different from that of her siblings, a trait she maintained throughout her stay in the release box: she was always the most elusive individual, less inclined to […]
The first leap into the void is only the beginning of a long and complex journey, made of attempts, mistakes, falls, and constant practice. Having wings is not enough: young raptors need developed muscles, coordination, experience, and the ability to interpret a world that, from a new perspective, looks completely different. In the days following […]
Life Lanner produced two documents, freely available online for everybody. One is a Guideline about the hacking of young Lanner Falcons. This is considerably more complex than in many other raptor species. Their sensitivity to disturbance, rapid behavioural changes, and the need for precise timing make the process particularly demanding for field operators. Within the […]
Almost three years after her release, Ambra has returned to the Roman Coastal State Reserve with a splendid adult plumage. This is the same protected natural area she independently chose as her territory shortly after being freed, and to which she also returned last winter. In this magnificent place — known for hosting fascinating species […]
The year 2025 marks a major milestone in the conservation of the Lanner falcon (Falco biarmicus feldeggii). The five young individuals born at the breeding and reintroduction center are showing excellent progress, and their movements are providing valuable data on the release method used. Drusilla, the first chick born this year, has offered a particularly […]
Each year, our Lanner falcons amaze us with the distance and speed at which they traverse their territory. To increase the chances of successful independence, we continuously monitor their movements, intervening when necessary to give them the opportunity to learn how to fend for themselves. The path to autonomy is long: in natural conditions, parental […]
If this is already wonderful news, in these sunny days preparing us for spring, it’s even more important to know which pair it belongs to! Let’s talk about it right away: Sirio is the father of Bianca and Bernie, the chicks born in 2023 from him and Penelope, who unfortunately passed away in the following […]
Ambra has now been living in the wild for a year and a half, and she continues to surprise us with her adventures! We managed to meet her again, and the emotion of seeing her in her adult plumage was indescribable. Regarding the 2024 releases, five months after her first flights, Carlotta is now autonomous […]
Good or bad news first? We have chosen to tell you about other unfortunate moments of this 2024 season. Finding the right method of release into the wild for young falcons has been, and still is, a great commitment for the project operators, but it is essential to ensure the highest probability of survival in […]
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