Peregrine Falcons in Flight

[Douglas Sherman]

This image is from Torrey Pines State Nature Preserve in CA.. It depicts a juvenile Peregrine Falcon flying over the Pacific Ocean. The adults nest in the cliffs of Torrey Pines State Nature Preserve and stay in the area until the chicks have fledged and practiced the flying and combat techniques necessary for their survival. It is an amazing process to observe. I have posted the second one before.

 

[Jameel Hyder]

Lovely images Doug. The bird means business in the first one.

 

[JimFox]

Incredible work Doug! I should get down there and try to catch that this next year. I like the action in #2, but man the detail in #1 is sure awesome!

 

[Ben Egbert]

Two great images of one of my favorite raptors.

 

[Jim Sanderson]

Nice takes on both Doug.

 

[AlanLichty]

Wow - great pair of captures. Incredible details for birds in flight like this.