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15-NOV-2017 Vern Rogers (fotabug fotos)

Peregrine Falcon

I think that one of the prettiest birds of prey, and they are impressive fliers. Here is what 'All About Birds' https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Peregrine_Falcon/id) has to say about them:

"Powerful and fast-flying, the Peregrine Falcon hunts medium-sized birds, dropping down on them from high above in a spectacular stoop. They were virtually eradicated from eastern North America by pesticide poisoning in the middle 20th century. After significant recovery efforts, Peregrine Falcons have made an incredible rebound and are now regularly seen in many large cities and coastal areas."

Cool Fact about the Peregrine Falcon from 'All About Birds' -

"The Peregrine Falcon is a very fast flier, averaging 40-55 km/h (25-34 mph) in traveling flight, and reaching speeds up to 112 km/h (69 mph) in direct pursuit of prey. During its spectacular hunting stoop from heights of over 1 km (0.62 mi), the peregrine may reach speeds of 320 km/h (200 mph) as it drops toward its prey."

It is always a privilege to see such a bird.

Nikon COOLPIX P900
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Ellen Michaels21-Nov-2017 17:32
Excellent capture.
carlogalliani21-Nov-2017 10:52
Beautiful shot !
olivia20-Nov-2017 06:22
Great shot! Don’t think I’ve ever seen one like this before.
Range View 19-Nov-2017 22:55
A wonderful capture of this magnificent falcon the detail is excellent. V
Barbara
Julie Oldfield19-Nov-2017 03:03
Awesome! V
Alexander Kazakov18-Nov-2017 14:01
Fantastic! V
Carter Creek17-Nov-2017 15:54
Well done, nice framing. V
Yvonne17-Nov-2017 09:51
A lovely shot, you just captured the right moment! v
Steve Thuman16-Nov-2017 22:45
Forgot to comb its hair this morning?
Ruth Voorhis16-Nov-2017 20:59
A splendid capture, Vern. V
Martin Lamoon16-Nov-2017 19:30
Amazing to see one so close.
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laine16-Nov-2017 16:39
They are indeed very pretty...I like that you caught it ruffling it's feathers.
Richard Glenn16-Nov-2017 15:23
Nicely captured!. V
Hank Vander Velde16-Nov-2017 13:27
Great find, shot and info Vern.
Bryan Murahashi16-Nov-2017 05:55
Beautiful capture of it all fluffed up.
Ann16-Nov-2017 05:17
Excellent capture Vern. I love birds of prey and this one is an absolute beauty. *v*
joseantonio16-Nov-2017 05:12
wonderful capture.V.
Laura Milholland16-Nov-2017 04:03
What a great sighting and marvelous shot of him, Vern! Exciting to see.
Dennis Hoyne16-Nov-2017 03:35
There are quite a few of these in the nearby cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul feeding on the abundant pigeons! V
Nice shot of this ruffled beauty. V
JSB PHOTOGRAPHS16-Nov-2017 03:31
Wow, 200mph is super fast, like a race car with wings.
Great shot Vern!
Bea.16-Nov-2017 03:28
Neat shot Vern, he really has his feathers ruffled.
Tom Munson16-Nov-2017 03:03
Great find and fantastic capture.
Helen Betts16-Nov-2017 01:44
Excellent capture of this fluffed up falcon. Looks like you caught a moment.
Long Bach Nguyen16-Nov-2017 01:21
beautifully captured
Jim Coffman16-Nov-2017 01:16
What a fine capture of this beautiful falcon!
parrothouse16-Nov-2017 00:36
Great light, A very nice capture. V
Wintermeer16-Nov-2017 00:33
excellent capture! ~v~
globalgadabout15-Nov-2017 23:57
engaging image...good you caught it 'in situ' as well...sounds as if in full predatory flight they may be difficult to keep up with..
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