aerie: a large nest of a bird of prey, especially an eagle, typically built high in a tree or on a cliff

brooding: Keeping eyases warm by sitting on them until they can regulate their own body temperature

escarpment: a steep slope or cliff

eyas: baby falcon

fledgling: a young falcon after it makes its first flight

jesses:  short leather straps that are fastened around each leg of a falcon, usually also having a ring to which a leash may be attached

prey: an animal that is hunted and killed by another for food

predator: an animal that naturally preys on others

raptor: a bird of prey, e.g., an eagle, hawk, falcon, or owl

scrape: a nest site for a falcon

talon: claw