Peregrine Falcon and Red-tailed Hawk
Feb 12, 2019 13:00:01 #
These two predators look so much better with a telephoto lens than with the eyes. Have you seen the recent PBS NOVA about Peregrines? Totally amazing and worth searching out. I wish I didn't erase it. Peregrines seem almost supernatural.
Taken at Sacramento NWR.
Taken at Sacramento NWR.
The Peregrine, needing a bath?
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The Red-tailed Hawk
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Eye membrane reflecting the sky
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Not leaving, just stretching the wings in case . . . .
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imagemeister wrote:
NICE work Katy - great subjects ........thanks for sharing
Thanks for looking and commenting, imagemeister!
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Feb 12, 2019 16:20:43 #
Chuy
Loc: OUT OF TOWN
Nice job! They are the worlds fastest living animal, they have been clocked at 178 miles per hour (ca. 286 km/h) making the Cheetah look like a snail. 
Feb 12, 2019 17:00:48 #
Terrific shots. I've got a Peregrine patrolling the marsh and island where I'm shooting a Snowy Owl. I've dubbed him the snarky little punk! He flies around the marsh harassing everything. Took a run at an eagle. Made about 100 Canada Geese take flight. Made life miserable for the Snowy. She ( Snowy) took off for 9 days and just returned. What a bully!! Gary
Feb 12, 2019 17:12:19 #
Chuy wrote:
Nice job! They are the worlds fastest living animal, they have been clocked at 178 miles per hour (ca. 286 km/h) making the Cheetah look like a snail.
Yes, Chuy, it is incredible how far they can see and how fast they can fly. Thanks for taking a look.
Feb 12, 2019 17:14:15 #
gwr wrote:
Terrific shots. I've got a Peregrine patrolling the marsh and island where I'm shooting a Snowy Owl. I've dubbed him the snarky little punk! He flies around the marsh harassing everything. Took a run at an eagle. Made about 100 Canada Geese take flight. Made life miserable for the Snowy. She ( Snowy) took off for 9 days and just returned. What a bully!! Gary
Thanks, Gary! They ARE bullies and I wouldn't mess with one, either. They mean business. Super villains!
Feb 12, 2019 18:34:47 #
Katydid wrote:
These two predators look so much better with a telephoto lens than with the eyes. Have you seen the recent PBS NOVA about Peregrines? Totally amazing and worth searching out. I wish I didn't erase it. Peregrines seem almost supernatural.
Taken at Sacramento NWR.
Taken at Sacramento NWR.
Very nice set, Katydid
Feb 12, 2019 18:57:53 #
gregoryd45 wrote:
Very nice set, Katydid
It's good to hear from you, gregory. Thanks a bunch!
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