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Peregrine Falcon |
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The Peregrine Falcon is the fastest animal on the planet, with top speeds in an attack dive clocked at 242 mph. They are a medium sized bird, about the size of a crow. high-res
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Peregrines feed mostly on other birds, which they attack in the air or on the ground. The favorite prey is Pigeons. high-res
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It looks like this Peregrine Falcon is picking his nose with his foot. Gotta keep clean, and in today's wind the feathers also need constant maintenance. high-res
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Suddenly, the bird decides it's time to go, and without warning it launches. I got lucky with this shot. high-res
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Last look at the Peregrine Falcon, the fastest critter there is. I was lucky today, this is the only one I have ever seen. They are rare on the east coast but a few have been reported around Fort Edward NY. high-res
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January 14th, 2017 - I spotted another Peregrine Falcon. This one was sitting on a pole, eating a bird it had killed. Yum, yum. :) high-res
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Look at the size of the claws! This bird is equipped for taking down large airborne prey. high-res
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Glorious! The beautiful Falcon lifts off ... in the perfect Rolls Royce hood ornament pose! high-res
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February 2, 2017 - Another Peregrine Falcon, eating lunch, a pigeon. Lunch can be a gory business at times, as seen in this and the next 3 photos. His wings are up for extra leverage while tearing off pieces. high-res
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The Pigeon body is almost consumed, so the Peregrine flips it over for a better look. high-res
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And the last yummy bit ... a Pigeon claw ... yumm! high-res
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January 2018 - This Peregrine Falcon just finished his meal of pigeon, and flies off. high-res |
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