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The Red-Footed Falcon currently on show at Isle Brewers in Somerset is a real star. So with a hint of blue sky this evening, I was off down the road to take another look. Such a beautiful bird and star performer.
Falco peregrinus adult,
Pismo Beach, California
The gulls which nest nearby the falcon aerie occasionally harass the fledgling falcons so it only seems right when the adult peregrines strike some fear back into the gulls.
For 'Macro Mondays' theme of 'Label'
Some eleven years ago I was assembling a group of photographs and one day a neighbour riding past stopped to chat. That was my sight of his bicycle and a photo of his bike to go into the collection. Last year he died. With the clearance of his home at the end of our Lane, I heard that a number of cycles had been removed - also that this bike had been 'put away' by a local farmer. This happens to be someone I know, meet and frequently talk with. Not only did I make sure the bicycle came up in conversation, but I also made the suggestion that I might be interested!
Just over a month ago this very bike was 'dumped' over our garden gate - it was not in good condition 9 years ago and time hadn't improved it. So after some tender care, a new wheel, new tyres and a service the old bike is fit to ride - and I'm riding it!
So the photograph - this is of the badge/label riveted onto the headstock of this vintage bicycle. Made during the 1960s in Brigg in Lincolnshire (England) the bicycle frame was designed by Ernie Clements who won a team Silver Medal at the 1948 Olympic Games. That explains most of the wording on the label - but not the symbol of the Falcon!
Certainly a vintage bicycle and difficult to date. I suspect that it was made in the 1960s.
Panasonic Lumix LF1 ............................................... less than 3 inches
The Prairie Falcon hit the Pigeon, but could not hold it. The Pigeon dropped like a rock to the ground below. The Falcon did not follow it down but continued hunting until it flew away east without another hit at that location.
Alberta Grain Terminal. Edmonton. Alberta.
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Atlanta Falcons Cheerleaders // Falcons vs 49ers // 10/3/10 – Georgia Dome, Atlanta PHOTO: Art Morrison
This is my attempt of the shoot out in the Engine House at Astley Green Colliery Museum with Pete (Deltic22) and Andy Rouse, may the best man win...Lol
Not expecting many faves on this as it is just to see how three photographers interpret the same scene....!
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A working falcon used as a bird deterent to reduce the risk of aircraft bird strikes at RNAS Yeovilton
Peregrine falcon cruising the coastal cliffs for prey.
Species: Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus)
Location: California, USA
Equipment: Canon EOS R3 + RF 100-500mm IS
Settings: 1/2500s, ISO: 10000, f/8 @363mm
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Make It Interesting • Challenge 1 (Millennium Falcon)
Source image with thanks to Wwarby
All other images are from the public domain on Pixabay.
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.
Fledgling Peregrine Falcon flying by - New Jersey
Photograph captured with a Canon EOS 1DXII and 600mm lens
If you are interested in seeing more of my Peregrine Falcon photographs, please visit my gallery: www.greggard.com/falcons
Atlanta Falcons Cheerleaders // Falcons vs Ravens // 11/11/10 – Georgia Dome, Atlanta PHOTO: Art Morrison
Atlanta Falcons Cheerleaders // Falcons vs Ravens // 11/11/10 – Georgia Dome, Atlanta PHOTO: Art Morrison
Peregrine Falcon / falco peregrinus. East Mill, Belper, Derbyshire. 01/06/22.
'NUMBER 035.'
Perched high on a corner of East Mill, the male Peregrine had a good vantage point to observe what was happening above and below him. He is a ringed bird ( 035) and one of his two leg rings is just visible. Earlier he had delivered a Starling to the nest site elsewhere on the building.
BEST VIEWED LARGE.
You may note the missing feathers on the far wing, we photographed another falcon last Friday with a full set of wing feathers. We were just talking about this one when this smaller falcon came swooping along the field at some pigeons and crows, The shots were into the sun and pretty dark but I actually made brief eye contact as it barrelled and rolled like a fighter jet. Really exciting to find another one in the area though, it is a raptors paradise with the vast amount of prey on offer.
Kleine Brogel, 14 September 2019.
The Norwegian Air Force had two of these Dassault Falcon 20ECM bizzjets. They were retired on 30 September 2022 after almost 50 years of service!
041 'Hugin' and 053 'Munin' served with 717 skvradon at Gardermoen (Olso). A third Falcon 20 was 0125 that was used for VIP transport. This bizzer was phased out in 2018.
These are the same two Peregrine Falcons that I saw yesterday. They were flying right next to each other so you can clearly see the difference in both size and plumage. The upper bird is an adult female and the smaller bird below is a juvenile male. You can see that the adult has an unmarked upper breast with cross bars and spots on the underparts. The juvenile is much darker with streaks on the upper breast and streaks over the rest of the underparts. Some of my photos in the sequence show the male directly above the female with her looking up and him looking down. This was taken at least 4 miles from the nearest breeding site so was a purely serendipitous sighting close to home.
Video available: youtu.be/luHcHAESt8M
The millennium falcon is still the coolest spaceship in the galaxy! This is why I have always wanted to build my own version! Inspired by Mikes, WIP-images, I was encouraged to start my own project.
It took me a whole year to accomplish this build (including planning and collecting bricks). Net building time 240 hours.
My main goal was to present the model in a flying position, which was a huge task. Due to its internal framework it was not possible to include an interior, but I was able to fully lighten the model. And there was still enough space left to include a detailed cockpit (with 4 seats), gunner’s platform and a lowering ramp. Credits to EB member ScottishDave for his original design of the radar dish.
Measuring: 82 cm x 54 cm x 18 cm
Weight: approx. 9.2 kg
Parts count: approx. 7500 pieces
I am proud how this creation came together – I hope you like it as well.
Thanks MB
Falco rufigularis
Bat Falcon - Vleermuisvalk - Fremusu aka (Suriname)
Canon 7D + Canon EF 300mm F2.8 L IS USM + 2x TC
Prompt: Painting of an American Kestrel Falcon in mid-flight, talons outstretched, about to land on a moss-covered branch. The hawk has a mottled brown and white plumage, with a dark brown tail and wings. The background is blurred with warm, earthy tones, suggesting a forest setting. The lighting is natural. --ar 4:5 --sw 20
Digital fine art created using Midjourney AI v 6.1 and Photoshop
The Peregrine Falcon is a widespread bird of prey and hunts other birds in the air. They are very fast and often drop into a dive that can top 200 miles an hour. They are a beauty to behold if you can follow them when in flight.