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Amur Falcon in La Union - a new Philippine record!

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The exciting news on the confirmation of ID came from avian expert Desmond Allen, relayed via PM at PBPF yesterday. The raptor I photographed recently in my home province, which I initially identified as a Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus), turned out to be something different.

Actually, very different and record setting..... the images were the first known occurrence in the wild of this species in the Philippines!

I guess this is what wild bird photography is all about - having fun in the capture and sharing of avian images. Sometimes, as a bonus, a lucky birdnut can make a bit of contribution to science and general knowledge, too.

Here are a few snapshots (and some docu-shots) of the new bird, I wish I can see it again soon so I can get more aesthetically pleasing photographs. This species became my 276th photo-lifer. :)
Amur Falcon (Falco amurensis, female, migrant, new Philippine record) Habitat - this individual was seen in grassland/pasture land. Shooting Info - Talogtog, San Juan, La Union, November 1, 2014, Canon 1D MIV + EF 500 f4 L IS + EF 1.4x TC II, 700 mm, f/7.1, ISO 400, 1/1600 sec, manual exposure in available light, 475B/516 support.
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Amur Falcon (Falco amurensis, female, migrant, new Philippine record)

Habitat - this individual was seen in grassland/pasture land.

Shooting Info - Talogtog, San Juan, La Union, November 1, 2014, Canon 1D MIV + EF 500 f4 L IS + EF 1.4x TC II, 700 mm,
f/7.1, ISO 400, 1/1600 sec, manual exposure in available light, 475B/516 support.

Amur Falcon (Falco amurensis, female, migrant, new Philippine record) Habitat - this individual was seen in grassland/pasture land. Shooting Info - Talogtog, San Juan, La Union, November 1, 2014, Canon 1D MIV + EF 500 f4 L IS + EF 1.4x TC II, 700 mm, f/7.1, ISO 400, 1/1600 sec, manual exposure in available light, 475B/516 support.
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Amur Falcon (Falco amurensis, female, migrant, new Philippine record)

Habitat - this individual was seen in grassland/pasture land.

Shooting Info - Talogtog, San Juan, La Union, November 1, 2014, Canon 1D MIV + EF 500 f4 L IS + EF 1.4x TC II, 700 mm,
f/7.1, ISO 400, 1/1600 sec, manual exposure in available light, 475B/516 support.

Paddyfield Pipit (Anthus rufulus, resident, formerly called Richard's Pipit) Habitat - On the ground in open country, grasslands, ricefields and parks. Shooting Info - Talogtog, San Juan, La Union, November 1, 2014, Canon 5D MIII + EF 500 f4 L IS + EF 1.4x TC II, 700 mm, f/6.3, ISO 640, 1/1250 sec, manual exposure in available light, hand held.
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Paddyfield Pipit (Anthus rufulus, resident, formerly called Richard's Pipit)

Habitat - On the ground in open country, grasslands, ricefields and parks.

Shooting Info - Talogtog, San Juan, La Union, November 1, 2014, Canon 5D MIII + EF 500 f4 L IS + EF 1.4x TC II, 700 mm,
f/6.3, ISO 640, 1/1250 sec, manual exposure in available light, hand held.

(Documentary Photo) Amur Falcon (Falco amurensis, female, migrant, new Philippine record) Habitat - this individual was seen in grassland/pasture land. Shooting Info - Talogtog, San Juan, La Union, November 1, 2014, Canon 1D MIV + EF 500 f4 L IS + EF 1.4x TC II, 700 mm, f/7.1, ISO 400, 1/1600 sec, manual exposure in available light, 475B/516 support.
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(Documentary Photo)

Amur Falcon (Falco amurensis, female, migrant, new Philippine record)

Habitat - this individual was seen in grassland/pasture land.

Shooting Info - Talogtog, San Juan, La Union, November 1, 2014, Canon 1D MIV + EF 500 f4 L IS + EF 1.4x TC II, 700 mm,
f/7.1, ISO 400, 1/1600 sec, manual exposure in available light, 475B/516 support.

(Documentary Photo) Amur Falcon (Falco amurensis, female, migrant, new Philippine record) Habitat - this individual was seen in grassland/pasture land. Shooting Info - Talogtog, San Juan, La Union, November 1, 2014, Canon 1D MIV + EF 500 f4 L IS + EF 1.4x TC II, 700 mm, f/7.1, ISO 400, 1/800 sec, manual exposure in available light, 475B/516 support.
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(Documentary Photo)

Amur Falcon (Falco amurensis, female, migrant, new Philippine record)

Habitat - this individual was seen in grassland/pasture land.

Shooting Info - Talogtog, San Juan, La Union, November 1, 2014, Canon 1D MIV + EF 500 f4 L IS + EF 1.4x TC II, 700 mm,
f/7.1, ISO 400, 1/800 sec, manual exposure in available light, 475B/516 support.
(Documentary Photo) Amur Falcon (Falco amurensis, female, migrant, new Philippine record) Habitat - this individual was seen in grassland/pasture land. Shooting Info - Talogtog, San Juan, La Union, November 1, 2014, Canon 1D MIV + EF 500 f4 L IS + EF 1.4x TC II, 700 mm, f/7.1, ISO 400, 1/1600 sec, manual exposure in available light, 475B/516 support.
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(Documentary Photo)

Amur Falcon (Falco amurensis, female, migrant, new Philippine record)

Habitat - this individual was seen in grassland/pasture land.

Shooting Info - Talogtog, San Juan, La Union, November 1, 2014, Canon 1D MIV + EF 500 f4 L IS + EF 1.4x TC II, 700 mm,
f/7.1, ISO 400, 1/1600 sec, manual exposure in available light, 475B/516 support.

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