WEEK-ENDS WITH THE PRAIRIE FALCON 



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FROM EGG TO INDEPENDENCE IN 33 DAYS 



In their snowy fleece coats, the 23-day old youngsters (top) rest after a meal of meadowlark. 

 As if ashamed of such a banquet, one hides under the pile. A week later feather growth is well 

 started and they wander to a far corner of the ledge. At 33 days old and nearly ready to leave the 

 nest, they pose for a last close-up (below) — first, peevish "Blackie"; then aggressive "Red"; good- 

 tempered "Green"; solemn "Blue," and "White," just outside the picture (see text, page 621). 



