When the nestlings hatch they are small and covered in fluffy down. The female remains on or very close to the nest to ensure her young continue to be safe as they grow into healthy fledglings. While the female is holding down the fort, the male is off working hard to find food for his female and his offspring. When he arrives in the nest area with prey, he often vocalizes to the female to alert her of his arrival. The female responds back with vocalizations of her own. Prey exchanges are often conducted in mid-air, with the female taking the prey directly from the male’s talons.