Peregrine Falcon, Falco peregrinus


Peregrine Falcon
One of the fiercest predators of the skies, flying over the shoreline.


Peregrine Falcon
Above and below, several years apart, Peregrine Falcons with their kills. The
prey bird above is a Black-necked Stilt.


Peregrine Falcon



Peregrine Falcon

Peregrine Falcon
An adult above, and a juvenile below, in the same pose.

Peregrine Falcon

Peregrine Falcons
These two nestlings had been rescued, and were being raised to maturity at Long Marine Lab in Santa Cruz.