Peregrine Falcon Named Slate
"2017 - Project 52 - Week 8" - Sunday, February 19, 2017
Slate is a female peregrine falcon. Peregrines catch their prey while flying an...
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"2017 - Project 52 - Week 8" - Sunday, February 19, 2017
Slate is a female peregrine falcon. Peregrines catch their prey while flying and hunt songbirds, ducks and even occasionally bats! The name peregrine means “wanderer”. Some nesting sites of the peregrine falcon have been in continuous use for hundreds of years, occupied by successive generations of falcons. Peregrine populations were in steep decline during the mid-20th century, and in North America these beautiful falcons became an endangered species. The birds have rebounded strongly since the use of DDT and other chemical pesticides was curtailed. My VB friend BrianBasson also advised me that they are also the fastest member of the animal kingdom, reaching speeds of 320 kmp or 200 mph!
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Slate is a female peregrine falcon. Peregrines catch their prey while flying and hunt songbirds, ducks and even occasionally bats! The name peregrine means “wanderer”. Some nesting sites of the peregrine falcon have been in continuous use for hundreds of years, occupied by successive generations of falcons. Peregrine populations were in steep decline during the mid-20th century, and in North America these beautiful falcons became an endangered species. The birds have rebounded strongly since the use of DDT and other chemical pesticides was curtailed. My VB friend BrianBasson also advised me that they are also the fastest member of the animal kingdom, reaching speeds of 320 kmp or 200 mph!
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Aperture 56/10 Shutter 1/100 Focal Length 46166/1000 
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lizziemellis
February 18, 2017
Such. Beautiful markings on these Peregrines, nice write up Cher thank for sharing:-)
chuckrickman
February 19, 2017
WOW this is so wonderful Cher. I love the history of them. Many Thanks.
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mihrt
February 19, 2017
Wow, fabulous capture Cher ! Excellent post for Project 52. Amazing detail and excellent Depth of Field. Big thanks for providing the History of the Peregrine Falcon - I'd never really researched this bird and it's History is quite amazing :)
kathyk_abq
February 19, 2017
How beautiful, Cher! Wonderful detail in this gorgeous bird - love it! :)
MaryMulholland
February 20, 2017
Wow stunning image and stunning bird the colors are excellent and your focus so sharp :)
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Bruz
February 20, 2017
I have seen Peregrines around my house before. Such a beautiful raptor. Love the falling snow. And your write up about the history is great. :-)
JulesB
February 21, 2017
The clarity on this is fantastic...you're a sharp shooter ..hehehe. Love how you captured the snow-streaks in the shot...outstanding job. (*_*) (*_*)
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BrianBasson
February 25, 2017
Wonderful shot. Thank you for the background info. they are also the fastest member of the animal kingdom, reaching speeds of 320 kmp or 200 mph !
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