1st sum Female RF Falcon Milton of Brogan Farm Near Collieston Xroads Aberdeenshire

[Paul Hackett]

Pic taken Sat 20th Sep @ 0755 in the rain !

Nikon Coolpix 4500 with Sony 2X converter - distance 5 feet

[Charles Harper]

How come she let you get so close?

[Paul Hackett]

Charles

New pic of yourself noted !!

she has been present for over three weeks now but weather is changeable now

very approachable bird, many people have visited the site but its never crowded

she seems oblivious to people so long as you dont go storming up to her and take your time !! it took me 10 mins to get that close

it was raining and she was quite wet, the beads of water were dropping off her mantle i also got a soaking, but kept the camera covered, enjoyable time with the bird

this is not the norm charles but when a situation comes along like this you take it, i spoke to Nigel Blake last night about it, he has experienced this many times over the years, im'e still learning the craft !

rgds

Paul

[Charles Harper]

Amazing, and a great shot. I've never seen a friendly falcon before, and in addition, Red-footed is one of those extreme rarities we're always looking for here. Thanks, Paul.

[nigelblake]

Very nice image Paul, Looks like I could be heading north this week!!!!!!!!, I hope its still there, will also have a 'take two' of the Snowy Owl on North Uist while I'm up there.