Aerial courtship display occurs near nest site. Southeast-facing nest site apparently preferred, but height and orientation secondary to nature and character of the ledge. Yearlong, diurnal activity. Much time spent perching near eyrie. Forages mostly early morning and late afternoon except when feeding nestlings or prey scarce.
Some residents wander upslope in summer and downslope for winter.
Territory and home range probably the same. Intensively defends territory. Thus, relative orientation of potential nest site probably more important than actual distance from another potential site. Clutch size 3-6 eggs, average 5. Young begin to disperse in June and July.