CLOSED: Peregrine Falcon...confirmation

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Burd_Fotos Sandusky, OH Apr 23, 2011

Pretty sure it is...it took a Teal out of the sky then landed. 2 shots

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Burd_Fotos Sandusky, OH Apr 23, 2011

I,m thinking an immature...and that's a Green-winged Teal.

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gardenpom Melbourne, FL Apr 24, 2011

Impressive. I did not think a Falcon was large enough to get a duck.

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nanny_56 Putnam County, IN(Zone 5b) Apr 24, 2011

Looks like one to me. That second shot is awesome!

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P_Edens Willis, TX(Zone 8b) Apr 24, 2011

Burd, Wow!!! Fantastic catches for you and the Peregrine. Very interesting to see.

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Resin Northumberland, United Kingdom(Zone 9a) Apr 24, 2011

Yep, first-winter Peregrine Falcon.

Peregrines have been known to take prey as large as large gulls and medum-sized geese; a teal is pretty standard fare for them.

Resin

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Burd_Fotos Sandusky, OH Apr 24, 2011

Thanks for the confirmation Resin/all!

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LEW_TEX Cleburne, TX(Zone 8a) Apr 25, 2011

Burd, to me that's a once in a life time photo. A real gem. Great shooting..

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Burd_Fotos Sandusky, OH Apr 25, 2011

Thanks Lew, I had about 30 seconds with the bird...glad I got what I did as far as photo's...hoping it hangs around the area where I seen it.

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