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Peregrine Falcon

Falco peregrinus anatum

Photo by JoshuaGSmith
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Power line near flooded park

Notes:

This was a long-wanted life bird for me! I was thrilled to see it at my favorite patch too. This large falcon was watching a few Mallards swimming in our flooded park. Peregrines aren't called Duck Hawks for nothing. However, all of the Mallards did survive the day. Lucky ducks!

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Comments (6)
JoshuaGSmith
What a great species to have nearby! Welcome to PN.
Daniel R Hughes
this is one of my favorite birds. for a while I had some nesting close to my house it was really cool. That was before I knew about project Noah.
JoshuaGSmith
Thanks to both of you! I crack up thinking that it was a lifer considering how common they are where I live. I guess I just don't bird the right areas often enough.
AshleyT
Very nice! One of my favorite birds

Spotted for Missions

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Birds of the World
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Raptors of North America
Mission
Sonoran Desert - Plants and Animals
Mission
Birds Of Arizona
Mission
Birds of California/Arizona
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PublishedOctober 23, 2015

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