I'll Show You Mine if You Show Me Yours Fri Mar 21

casey_nfld

10 years ago

A Peregrine Falcon I saw yesterday

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party_music50
10 years ago
Another snowstorm here yesterday and last night... this winter isn't ever going to end, is it? :(

Two female ruby-throated hummingbirds I saw last July. :)
murraysmom Zone 6a OH
10 years ago
Robin family from last year.
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jim_1 (Zone 5B)
10 years ago
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bob_cville
10 years ago
Good to see you back Jim.

This one was taken on a walk around the neighborhood my sister-in-law was living, in Australia, north of Sydney
nicole__
10 years ago
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anne_ct
10 years ago
Karen...

That falcon has been hurt...either shot with buckshot; attacked by another falcon/predator or flew into something impenetrable. From the pattern of blood spots on his breast...I'd probably opt for buckshot. Breaks my heart to see a bird in this condition but falcons and hawks aren't always appreciated by farmers and the like.

In any case...if you frequent the area where you took this photo...keep your eyes open. Depending upon what caused his wounds...he may become unable to fend for himself...becoming more visible than is healthy for him [or perhaps dying] until any missing wing feathers fill in.

I, personally, would love any follow-up you might get regarding him. They're such beautiful birds.

Anne
casey_nfld
Original Author
10 years ago
Anne I believe the falcon had just finished eating something, that would explain the blood. It's a frequent visitor to the area where I took the picture and it often sits in the exact same tree and eats its kill. Usually a starling.
anne_ct
10 years ago
Oh...thanks Karen. I looked closely at all the shots you took of him and thought, perhaps, he'd just dined but his feathers were too askew. As a matter of fact...that's what first caught my attention. But you could be right. Dinner might have put up quite a battle. I did notice something blackish in the talon he had tucked up....on the right side facing him.

They sure are magnificent birds. I live in a rural area and see them once in a while here. But not often.

I so enjoy your work. Thanks for always sharing.

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murraysmom Zone 6a OH
10 years ago
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party_music50
10 years ago
murraysmom, way cool! I've never seen a real roadrunner! beep beep. :)
murraysmom Zone 6a OH
10 years ago
I know, Party. I could not keep from doing that all day after I saw these birds!!!

I am so happy to add it to my life list!!!