Peregrines dive as if in a dream,
snatching birds in mid-flight,
landing to administer the coup de grace.
Mantling prey on the ground for seconds,
they soon return to rule the skies!
Cheers to you from the lightening-fast-Falcons~
Note: Peregrine Falcons are the fastest-moving creatures on earth and have been clocked diving at up to 242 mph!
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The falcons are f-a-a-a-a-bulous, Cindy!! 🙂
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Awww, thank you. They are so gorgeous they make the photos look good! Lucky birds!
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The colours are so clear and vivid. You really capture the wonder of these birds.
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I think they must sense I love them and would never harm them!
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What a beaut! Love your annotations and didn’t know that about their speed… Wow! I’ve changed my mind about coming back as a cat. Lol… Ssh… Don’t tell my cats that! 😀
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I won’t but I agree with you! Besides your cats would love a falcon!!
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Lol. They love anything that flies. They’re always trilling at the window, looking up. 😀
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I know. They just want to strike a deal, “I won’t kill you if you teach me how to fly….”
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Lol. 😀
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Wow! These are fabulous photos of a magnificent bird. Falcons are fascinating to watch.
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They are so fast, they streak by like lightening. It’s hard to find them still for a few seconds!
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Stunning photos Cindy– Where did you find him??
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Thank you Rhonda, both in Canada~
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You’ve really see so much there! Happy travels if you’re still out and about…
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Thanks Rhonda, we’ve been home for a weeks now, resting up~
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And planning your next travels?? xox
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Always! ❤
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Omg such beautiful birds. Love!
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I ❤ people who ❤ birds! ❤
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I love the way you have captured the intensity of the peregrine’s gaze. Makes me glad I am not the prey.
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Everything prey sized flees in concentrated panic when a falcon is in the air. Seagulls do too. They can hit at such high speeds in such perfect targeting, that they can eliminate creatures much larger then themselves. They are formidable~
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I’m impressed! Beautiful photos!
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Well thank you very much! Most appreciated~
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Beautiful birds. I don’t know if I’ve told you lately but your photography is magical. Love it!!
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Awww, so kind and so appreciated! You made my evening. Thank you & cheers to you Steph!
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😊
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Thank you for following my blog, “longitudes!” I love the peregrine falcon photos. A beautiful bird.
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Well your blog is super creative, intelligent and interesting, so everyone should be following it.
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Awe Very Pretty Bird!! Thanks so much for sharing these pictures!!
Love Always and Shalom, YSIC \o/
Kristi Ann
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So pleased you enjoyed the peregrines Kristi & happy weekend~
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Fantastische Fotos! Ich bin begeistert.
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Vielen danke mein lieber Freund! ❤
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Dear Cindy, thank you so much for both likes. 🙂
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You are very likeable Ranu. Hugs & love to you~ ❤
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The beautiful assassin !!!
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Perfect descriptor!
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