The story of the bird
The gyrfalcon is the largest falcon in the world and the bird of the far north. It ranges from pale grey to a rare, ghostly white, a raptor of the Arctic tundra prized by falconers for centuries as a royal bird. A fine-art study in the Audubon tradition, drawn to carry the heavy power and the cool northern palette that set the gyrfalcon apart from every other falcon.
Where to hang it
A cool, commanding print for a study, a library or a lodge. The pale grey and white tones suit calmer, more restrained rooms and hang cleanly against navy, charcoal or wood.
Best gift for
A serious birder, a falconer, or a collector drawn to the rarer raptors. The gyrfalcon carries real prestige, historically the falcon of kings, which makes it a considered gift for someone who values the uncommon bird over the familiar eagle.
Paper and finish
Unframed prints come on Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308gsm, a heavyweight cotton rag with a soft matte surface and true archival life. The framed option is set in a classic moulding, glazed and ready to hang, in black, white or natural.
Sizes
Three sizes: 8x10, 16x20 and 24x30 inches, or an instant digital download at $9. Prints from $39. Framed from $99.
About the bird
The gyrfalcon breeds on Arctic cliffs and hunts ptarmigan and seabirds in fast, level chases across the open tundra. Its plumage varies from dark grey through silver to pure white, with the white-morph birds of Greenland and the high Arctic among the most sought-after raptors in the world.
Full field guide: /species/gyrfalcon/
