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21-Sep-2019

Peregrine Falcon with Kill

On a recent visit to our local park I heard a squeel.
Across the other side of the park I observed a large bird on top of the flood lights.
I could not see what it was as it was too far away. I advanced across the oval, shooting as I went.
It was windy, my hat got blown off, I had a fly trying to get into my mouth and I had left my monopod in the car.
This is one of the ensuing shots.
When I could finally look in the monitor I discovered it was a peregrine falcon eating a pidgeon.
I have never seen on before.
The fact that it is surviving in this urban environment is encouraging.

Nikon D600
1/1000s f/5.6 at 300.0mm iso720 hide exif
Full EXIF Info
Date/Time21-Sep-2019 16:27:26
MakeNikon
ModelNIKON D600
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length300 mm
Exposure Time1/1000 sec
Aperturef/5.6
ISO Equivalent720
Exposure Bias0.00
White Balance0
Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Program0
Focus Distance21.135 m

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Elaine 16-Oct-2019 11:52
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Thank you so muc, Hal. I have never seen one before. Lucky to be there at the right time.
I, too have had trouble posting from time to time.
Hal 15-Oct-2019 05:28
3rd attempt at Posting.
Truly a wonderful image.
Best l've seen of a Peregrine Falcone Elaine.
Elaine SIMMONDS 09-Oct-2019 09:11
Thanks, Pete. I was lucky to be in the right place at the right time.
Pete Hemington08-Oct-2019 06:22
Quite a story and well taken
Elaine SIMMONDS 06-Oct-2019 21:31
Sally!! You are back. How are you? I hope your new hip is allowing you to go out and take your wonderful photographs again. Thanks for our kind comments.
Sally 04-Oct-2019 06:50
I love the story that goes with your great capture.
Well spotted Elaine.
Elaine c 03-Oct-2019 05:40
Thanks for your kind words, Terry. I was thinking of you when I was taking it.
Terry_O02-Oct-2019 06:40
Amazing, Elaine. Quite a story and beautiful shot! We have occasional reports of peregrine's in downtown Seattle.