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Peek-a-booing one morning... Bird was under healthy green foliage (in the foreground) I saw bird landing in the woods but it took me a while to figure out the exact location of the bird. I am sure she was watching the whole time thru the small opening :)
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.
Albanella Minore Femmina, Agosto 2017 ore 17,30 circa capanno mobile in pieno sole, oltre 40 gradi... è stata dura ma ne è valsa la pena, tre esemplari che mi volavano intorno e io che mi sono trovato per alcuni secondi ad ammirare scordandomi di scattare.
The peregrine falcon, also known as the peregrine, and historically as the duck hawk in North America, is a widespread bird of prey in the family Falconidae.
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Original falcon image from Pixabay pixabay.com/photos/falcon-bird-birds-of-prey-9697872/
Cloud background also from Pixabay pixabay.com/photos/darling-clouds-shapes-weather-7838296/
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.
Model year 1958 was the first for Edsel, Ford Motor Company’s new stand alone marque intended to be targeted between wide market chasm* between the Ford and Mercury lines.
The Ford Falcon was a model that was introduced for model year 1960 as a compact car in order to address the growing market of small, imported autos such as Volkswagen. The Falcon was successful enough to last through three generations in the US, four generations if the 1970-1/2 model is counted. The Falcon above is of the 2nd Generation, model years 1964-1965.
A compact Edsel model was concurrently being planned for the 1960 model year, its underpinnings practically identical to the Falcon. But due to the dismal sales record of the entire Edsel line since its inception the new 1960 Edsel compact was reassigned to Lincoln-Mercury dealers and sold as the Comet while Ford Motor Company pulled the plug on the Edsel line late in 1959. The Comet wasn’t even labeled as a Mercury until the 1962 model year.
*Just kidding.
Falcon Buses
Alexander Dennis Enviro200 MMC
YX70OKV & YX70OKZ
Seen on routes 456 and 461 at Addlestone, Tesco.
African pygmy falcons are the smallest raptor on the continent. Although small, African pygmy falcons are predators, and hunt large insects, small reptiles, rodents and even small mammals.
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The white-rumped falcon (Polihierax insignis) is a species of bird of prey in the family Falconidae native to Indochina. It is sometimes placed in its own monotypic genus, Neohierax.
Description
The plumage is white underneath and on the rump, with black ticking on the chest. The upper surface of the wings is dark grey. Sexually dimorphic, the female has a rufous[note 1] mantle on her upper back and behind the head, whereas in the male these areas are grey. The tail is black, barred with white.[2][4]
The shape of the tail is notably rounded, with the outermost feathers an inch shorter than the middle ones.[2] Its wings have the pointed shape typical of falcons, with the second primary feathers longest, and the first nearly equal to the third.[4][note 2]
Its legs and feet are yellow, hence the French name fauconnet à pattes jaunes (yellow-legged falconet). Base of the bill and skin surrounding the eye are yellow. Tip of the beak is grey or horn-coloured.
The wings are 145 mm (5 3⁄4 in) long, and the tail is 130 mm (5 in).[4] Modern sources give the overall length as 23–28 cm (9–11 in), weight 84–112 g (3.0–4.0 oz), and wingspan 42–49 cm (16 1⁄2–19 1⁄4 in).[8]
Its coloration is similar to the African pygmy falcon (Polihierax semitorquatus), but the white-rumped falcon is larger and proportionally longer-tailed.
Distribution and habitat
Found in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam,[1] its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and dry savanna. The IUCN considers it "near-threatened" by habitat loss due to logging and forest fires, and possibly hunting.[1]
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What does not matter ?😜
1.What to photograph - Camera. 📷📱
2.Where to photograph - Place. 🌋
3.When to photograph -Time.🌅🌄
What is important ?😎
1.Study and tune the camera. 👨🔧
2.Learn where you are going.
3.Study the lighting at different times.🌞🌚
What's the secret?♀️
1.Feel the instrument, hear what it says. 🙏
2.Feel the atmosphere of the place, catch the wave. 🌊
3.Switch on .Catch the moment!⚡️
What to photograph?
✨Finding the observer, comes awareness!✨
Listenwave Photography
What does not matter ?😜
1.What to photograph - Camera. 📷📱
2.Where to photograph - Place. 🌋
3.When to photograph -Time.🌅🌄
What is important ?😎
1.Study and tune the camera. 👨🔧
2.Learn where you are going.
3.Study the lighting at different times.🌞🌚
What's the secret?♀️
1.Feel the instrument, hear what it says. 🙏
2.Feel the atmosphere of the place, catch the wave. 🌊
3.Switch on .Catch the moment!⚡️
What to photograph?
✨Finding the observer, comes awareness!✨
Birds of prey are birds that hunt for food primarily on the wing, using their keen senses, especially vision. They are defined as birds that primarily hunt vertebrates, including other birds. Their talons and beaks tend to be relatively large, powerful and adapted for tearing and/or piercing flesh. In most cases, the females are considerably larger than the males
This morning I drove out to the cliffs at dawn to spend sunrise with a family of Peregrine falcons. I had hoped to find the lone fledgling, but instead I found the adult female on a cliff about fifty yards away. She didn’t seem troubled by my presence and so we sat for nearly two hours as she preened and constantly surveyed her surroundings for threats. My mind wandered to decades earlier when the cliffs were silent from Peregrines, the use of DDT as pesticide eradicating every last one of the eastern US breeding pairs. And I marvel at what a great privilege it is to share a morning with this beautiful and powerful raptor thanks to the successful restoration of the species. I didn't find the fledgling this morning. But based on the behavior of both adults I know she is around somewhere, possibly off exploring, enjoying the independence afforded by her new wings. It was a special treat to share my morning with this adult. Before I left the cliffs I found the adult female one last time, this time perching on her favorite tree. The cliff overlooking the tree is a little closer than she prefers so I snapped a quick shot and headed home, savoring the memory of my sunrise with the falcon. July 5, 2017
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Black Falcon
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40-50kph gusts and a bird is running full tilt into the head wind as if its sailing along on a sunny breeze.
It can only be a Black Falcon. Sadly for me it was way across the river, and I only had the short lens.
Such powerful birds in flight.
They are nomadic in our area, and this is the first I've seen in a couple of years.
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.
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We have a pair of Peregrine Falcon resident on top of the building where I work at the moment. It's taken me a while to get round to photographing them, but I finally managed to give it a go. The light wasn't great, hence the high ISO, but they were at least very active. Here one of them has what's left of a pigeon. At one point, whilst perched on the top of the building, the pair of them squabbled over it and dropped it, and I was treated to the sight of a peregrine diving down 10 stories to catch it mid flight, with the other in hot pursuit. Very impressive, but sadly didn't manage to capture the moment! We really are very lucky to have such a special bird literally sitting above our heads.
Young Peregrine Falcon flying by
Photograph captured with a Canon EOS 1DXII camera and Canon 600mm f/4 IS II lens paired with a 1.4x extender at 840mm
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there are now 3 in the air and three on the cliff (4 young and the parents) in the next few moments the one in the air landed .then these three were all airbourne only for the three of them to land again very Quickly ( They are all watching their parents and brother or sister fly )