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Brown Falcon
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This bird seemed to completely ignore our presence and continued to concentrate its gaze on the bank of a pond.
After a suitable Brown Falcon time, it dropped straight from the tree to the bank, grabbed a meal, probably a skink and was gone down the paddock to enjoy the fruits of its labour.
Lucked out as this juvenile Peregrine Falcon perched really close. The 2 juveniles put on some aerial show, thanks for looking.
Brown Falcon
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The Western Treatment Plant generates its own electriicity from the sewerage process.
This is one of the out-supply poles being guarded by a Brown Falcon.
Cezanne colored pencils on Canson recycled paper, 9x12". Pigma Micron fineliners and a white Sharpie marker for details.
As a birder, I have a poor record when it comes to falcons, so when I spotted one at the bus stop in Mexico, I reached for my binoculars instead of my camera. The brief observation secured the ID, but I was left without any pictures. This drawing was done based on a reference photo by an anonymous birder.
This beautiful falcon is formerly a resident of the southwest but has mainly disappeared from its former range. It may(rarely) be found along the Mexican/USA border and in west Texas and New Mexico. It is part of the breeding program at the Canadian Raptor Conservancy as attempts are being made to re-introduce it.
Vittoria, Ontario
Brown Falcon
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Not a bird I've worked with before, but it seemed to have the least concern for my preseence and much to ponder in its world.
Brown Falcon
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This is a pair that are getting reacquainted after returning to the nesting territory.
The upper bird is the male, and he has just dropped down from a height where he's been doing an aerial dance.
She encouraged him with lots of chackling calling.
The Amur falcon (Falco amurensis) ....... Named after River Amur
The falcon breeds in south-eastern Siberia and North-eastern China where the Amur River divides the Russian Far East and China
The bird has one of the longest and most fascinating migratory paths in the avian kingdom.
In India, this winged raptor — the size of a pigeon — makes its home in the North-eastern State of Nagaland, before traversing a staggering 22,000 km from there to South Africa then onto Mongolia and back to Nagaland.
Peregrine Falcon
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Archive.
From a couple of years back, I was invited to the riverside location, and asked not to reveal the spot.
They were both still sitting on eggs when I was there. I didn't go back to see the young fledge.
a colorful, but hard to describe agate I found near the fishing camp and Falcon Lake, in Zapata County, Texas in 2009. Lots of orbs in this one! (best viewed large)
The peregrine's breeding range includes land regions from the Arctic tundra to the tropics. It can be found nearly everywhere on Earth, except extreme polar regions, very high mountains, and most tropical rainforests; the only major ice-free landmass from which it is entirely absent is New Zealand. This makes it the world's most widespread raptor, and one of the most widely found bird species. In fact, the only land-based bird species found over a larger geographic area is not always naturally occurring, but one widely introduced by humans, the rock pigeon, which in turn now supports many peregrine populations as a prey species. The peregrine is a highly successful example of urban wildlife in much of its range, taking advantage of tall buildings as nest sites and an abundance of prey such as pigeons and ducks. Both the English and scientific names of this species mean "wandering falcon," referring to the migratory habits of many northern populations. Experts recognize 17 to 19 subspecies, which vary in appearance and range; disagreement exists over whether the distinctive Barbary falcon is represented by two subspecies of Falco peregrinus, or is a separate species, F. pelegrinoides. The two species' divergence is relatively recent, during the time of the last ice age, therefore the genetic differential between them (and also the difference in their appearance) is relatively tiny. They are only about 0.6–0.8% genetically differentiated.
While its diet consists almost exclusively of medium-sized birds, the peregrine will occasionally hunt small mammals, small reptiles, or even insects. Reaching sexual maturity at one year, it mates for life and nests in a scrape, normally on cliff edges or, in recent times, on tall human-made structures. The peregrine falcon became an endangered species in many areas because of the widespread use of certain pesticides, especially DDT. Since the ban on DDT from the early 1970s, populations have recovered, supported by large-scale protection of nesting places and releases to the wild.
The peregrine falcon is a well respected falconry bird due to its strong hunting ability, high trainability, versatility, and – in recent years – availability via captive breeding. It is effective on most game bird species, from small to large.
Brown Falcon
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After the Brown Falcons lost 2 of their clutch of 3 last season in a disaster, Cassia of Cinammon has been reluctant to work in her normal home territory and preferred to avoid human contact as much as possible.
We spent a good deal of time in October, November and early December hoping to locate her new nesting location. To no avail.
She wasn't taking any chances this time.
But today, about 2km down range and well away from human interference, we found her sitting with two of her three new clucth.
The third was circling high over the paddock, and made a dive from several hundred metres to snatch something from the ground.
Interestingly these two young are light coloured like the male.
Peregrine Falcons
So nice of everyone to leave your uplifting comments. Sometimes your just have the right light, distance and timing.
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Peregrine Falcon / falco peregrinus. East Mill, Belper, Derbyshire. 12/06/22.
'DISORIENTATED.' (1)
12th June marked the day that the two juvenile Peregrines fledged from East Mill. When I arrived mid-morning, one had already gone from the nesting balcony.
At about 4pm - (after several 'will it, won't it' false alarms), this one finally fledged. As so often happens, it failed to gain height and ended up at the base of the building.
This image shows it looking disorientated at the edge of an old bridge crossing the sluice.
These two juvenile Peregrine Falcons flying high and trying out their wings learning their skills for survival in the wild. I am thinking that the female is on the left with male on the right. Photo cropped.
Prairie falcon flying around at the Grain terminal. The fact it was -30 didn't help but I was lucky to not have to wait hours on him
The peregrine falcon, also known as the peregrine, and historically as the duck hawk in North America, is a cosmopolitan bird of prey in the family Falconidae. A large, crow-sized falcon, it has a blue-grey back, barred white underparts, and a black head.
Brown Falcon
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This is the female of a pair that have returned to the local territory. She has her eye on him as he sweeps up and dives down in a bonding display.
Fledgling Peregrine Falcon perched on the edge of a cliff
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Brown Falcon, Falco berigora
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Begining to look like Cassia, of Cinnamon is taking short breaks from nesting, so no doubt young are on the way.
Sitting for six weeks or so does play havoc on one's dress sense.
The split in her tummy feathers are where the eggs can recieve direct heat from her body.
The massive UCS Millennium Falcon model. This is not mine, I borrowed it from Colin, who lives down the street. I had never seen this in hand and I must say that it’s far more impressive than any photograph can ever express. It’s HUGE!
Now, I am waiting for LEGO to release a new edition of this, a TFA version with the updated antenna. Come on, you know it’s coming, it has to be...
Incidentally, with this particular image I had Fullnilson in mind. I tried to do it a little differently but he has nailed this kind of thing pretty conclusively.
This was photographed exclusively for my "Small Scenes from a Big Galaxy" book.
Peregrine Falcon / falco peregrinus. East Mill, Belper, Derbyshire. 01/06/22.
'PLUCKED STARLING DELIVERY IMMINENT.'
Late morning the male Peregrine flew towards the mill with a Starling. His mate took the bird from his talons, mid-air. Here she is shown on a stone window ledge where she plucked the prey. The almost fully plucked Starling is held in her beak and she looks across to the nesting balcony contemplating her delivery. In a flash she had landed beside her two vocal chicks and started to feed them tiny shreds of flesh.
Meanwhile. the male had retired to a favoured perch at the top of the mill where he enjoyed some rest and good look around.
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Peregrine Falcon / falco peregrinus. East Mill, Belper, Derbyshire. 01/06/22.
'HOME TERRITORY.'
Side view of the male Peregrine as he rested on the edge of a balcony immediately above the one where his chicks were. He had only just flown in carrying a Starling. His mate took the prey to a window ledge where she plucked off the feathers before going to feed her young.
Peregrine Falcon / falco peregrinus. East Mill, Belper, Derbyshire. 12/06/22.
'NEWLY FLEDGED.'
12th June marked the day that the two juvenile Peregrines fledged from East Mill. When I arrived mid-morning, one had already gone from the nesting balcony and the other was nowhere in sight. It must have been having a nap because it eventually appeared on the rail of the balcony.
There it remained on view for a number of hours, often flapping rapidly, looking as if it was going to take-off.
At about 4pm - (after several 'will it, won't it' false alarms), it did finally fledge. As so often happens there it failed to gain height and ended up at the base of the building, thankfully unharmed.
Now, some 12 days later, I understand that both juveniles have honed their flying skills and are doing well.
This juvenile peregrine falcon had just buzzed a snowy owl (www.flickr.com/photos/ozzyhead/31414472224) before landing on this sign for me. What a gorgeous bird! Thanks for looking!
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Still got a few shots of this falcon to post so posting 3 today I just got this guy in the far corner but liked it too much even though its out of frame I think it works I have removed Jesses & transmitter in all these shots
I would just like to say why do people act like sheep on here ok if you don't like this shot fair enough each to their own I see so many images on here that are quite frankly awful yet they get lots of comments faves ..that doesn't bother me really but if a person sees a shot not getting comments or faves then most people copy that yes this is out of frame but its a great shot and works in a artistic crop there has been award winning shots that are only just in frame sorry I had to say that if you don't like it please unfollow me.
Laggar falcon | Falco jugger | DNP | Dec'23 | Sony Gear | f 7.1 @ 1/2500 | ISO 800
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Messy Eater - Peregrine Falcon creating an artistic carpet of death plucking a gull kill.
Species: Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus)
Location: California, USA
Equipment: Canon EOS R3 + RF 100-500mm IS
Settings: 1/800s, ISO: 3200, f/7.1 @500mm, Handheld, Electronic Shutter