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Photography => Ontario Birds => Topic started by: Rob'in'To on June 19, 2012, 12:39:21 PM

Title: fledged Peregrine Falcon
Post by: Rob'in'To on June 19, 2012, 12:39:21 PM

Been spending a lot of time at some Peregrine Falcon nest sites, assisting in the fledge watches the past couple weeks.  This little beauty took her first flight yesterday, ended up in not the greatest spot for her (but great for someone to see a Peregrine at such a low level) and at the end of day, this little girl needed rescuing.  She's fine though, and was reunited with her family last night.

(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk187/lilevl13/har.jpg)

picking off those loose down feathers
(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk187/lilevl13/amora0.jpg)

all the goings on around her got her curiosity, especially 3 Robins flitting about some nearby trees
(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk187/lilevl13/amora00000.jpg)

Title: Re: fledged Peregrine Falcon
Post by: MEGHAN on June 19, 2012, 03:30:27 PM

Great shots Rob.

Title: Re: fledged Peregrine Falcon
Post by: Irene on June 19, 2012, 07:33:32 PM

Awesome shots, she's a real cutie.

Title: Re: fledged Peregrine Falcon
Post by: polycracker on June 22, 2012, 11:28:14 AM

Wow, what a gorgeous young bird she is!

Love these!  I love your blog!

But am still jealous of all your Screech Owl sightings.  I look at your masters of camouflage every couple weeks.  I want to find these cavitites.

Title: Re: fledged Peregrine Falcon
Post by: egret on June 22, 2012, 12:35:59 PM

oh my
she is absolutely beautiful!

tks for sharing

Egret :D

Title: Re: fledged Peregrine Falcon
Post by: Rob'in'To on June 23, 2012, 10:00:40 PM

Thanks everyone.  Who doesn't love seeing babies of any sort at this time of year?

Poly, appreciate you skimming my blog.  Study up on Owls and what they prefer to roost in.  Keep your eyes and ears open, be respectful and hope you got luck on your side.