A brancher of a hawk or falcon species is most commonly encountered in which month?

A brancher refers to a juvenile hawk or falcon that has left the nest but is still reliant on its parents for food and support. In many raptor species, breeding and nesting occur in the spring months. Specifically, by June, the young birds have typically hatched a few weeks prior and are reaching the stage where they begin to venture outside of the nest, which is commonly referred to as being a brancher.

During June, temperatures are favorable, and the young birds are maturing and testing their wings. This stage is critical as they learn essential survival skills and improve their flight abilities which will eventually prepare them for independence. Understanding the nesting and fledging timelines is crucial for falconers as it impacts the availability of young birds for training and rehabilitation.