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A Peregrine Falcon pair are nesting on the cliffs at Torrey Pines State Park again this year. They appear to me to be tending eggs, although some of the people on the beach believe some chicks have hatched. The female is at the nest most of the time. The male shows up once in a while with food that he transfers to her. These shots are all from the beach below the cliffs and are all of the female, who is tagged 16-AC. The male is also tagged, 00-BA.
Although there is some good activity now the real fun starts when the eggs hatch and then really gets intense when they fledge.
I am very pleased with the bird eye AF of the A1. A large fraction of the shots trigger the eye AF so the keeper rate is pretty high.
Whew those are beautiful Dave and some excellent IF shooting. The cooler color of the Peregrine stand out nice against the warmth of the cliffs. Beauties
louie champan wrote:
Dave, these are superb images and what a great environment you were able to catch them in.
Thanks Louie. The environment at Torrey Pines is an excellent setting for the Peregrines.
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Tom In Arizona wrote:
Hi Dave...
All of these are really special. Nice in-flight poses in great light and that golden background is a real treat.
Tom
Thanks Tom. The cliffs are an excellent background.
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dallvr wrote:
Really beautiful set of falcons in flight! I'm envious!
Thanks Shirley. We are lucky to have them.
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Bobg657 wrote:
Wonderful shots Dave, it looks like the A1 is a keeper for you!
Thanks for posting,
BOB
Thanks Bob. Yes, I'm keeping it.
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Douglas L wrote:
Tremendous set, Dave.
Douglas
Thanks Douglas.
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morris wrote:
These are super Dave. 1 and 4 are my favorites. I've got to visit the peregrines near me.
Morris
Thanks Morris. Yes, get some Peregrine shots. I look forward to seeing them.
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film_4ever wrote:
Fantastic images! You should be proud of all of them!
Thanks film. I'm happy with them.
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armd wrote:
Definitely a birdie, or even a double falcon! Superb
Thanks armd.
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OSP2017 wrote:
Fantastic set, Dave! What a perfect setting!
Yes, Torrey Pines is a great setting.
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Karl Witt wrote:
Whew those are beautiful Dave and some excellent IF shooting. The cooler color of the Peregrine stand out nice against the warmth of the cliffs. Beauties
Karl
Thanks Karl. The A1 helps for BIF and Torrey Pines is excellent for Peregrines.
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shibutg wrote:
Nice images, Dave. Beautiful bird and environment.
Shibu
Thanks Shibu. Yes, Peregrines at Torrey Pines is a treat for photographers.
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Yossarian22 wrote:
Gorgeous bird and captures!
Thanks Yo-Yo.
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sum1sgrampa wrote:
Great shots ! Love #2 for the perfect display
Gary
Thanks Gary. I agree, that is a nice display.