Peregrine Falcon In Flight #3

The Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) is a powerful and speedy raptor that hunts medium-sized birds from above in dramatic stoops, estimated to... more

by Morris Finkelstein

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Peregrine Falcon In Flight #3

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Morris Finkelstein

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Photograph

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The Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) is a powerful and speedy raptor that hunts medium-sized birds from above in dramatic stoops, estimated to reach speeds exceeding 200 mph. Its wingspan is about 41 inches, and its wings are pointed. The Peregrine is a medium-sized falcon, having a length of about 16-20 inches and a weight of about 1.6 pounds. Its breast is white, with underparts are white with dark barring, upperparts are dark, and there is a distinctive dark moustache. The peregrine inhabits open wetlands, but nests on cliffs, sometimes on tall buildings or bridges.

This adult Peregrine Falcon in flight, carrying in its talons its prey, a Red-Headed Woodpecker, to its nest in order to feed its young chicks, was photographed at the Olin Nature Preserve in Godfrey, Illinois on 5-23-2020. The Preserve includes close to 300 acres overlooking the Mississippi River, atop limestone cliffs, and was dedicated as an Illinois Nature Preserve in 1990. I used a Nikon D850 camera body and a Nikkor 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR telephoto lens to capture this image. Settings: 1/2000 sec, f/6.3, ISO 400.

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I am honored that my photograph was featured in the Fine Art America groups:
Images That Excite You, 5-27-2020
USA Photographers Only, 5-28-2020
FAA Portraits, 5-28-2020
FAA Portraits - Birds, 5-28-2020
10 Plus, 6-1-2020
Animal Photographs, 6-5-2020
Midwest America Photography, 6-9-2020
Birds In Focus, 6-28-2020
Wildlife One-A-Day, 6-28-2020
Wonder Of Wings, 3-27-2024
Wild Birds Of The World, 3-29-2024
Animal Mania, 3-29-2024
1000 Views, 3-31-2024

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May 25th, 2020