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Immature Peregrine
K

Immature Peregrine (Falco peregrinus minor)

An immature Peregrine, just 2 days after fledging. Screaming for food, but reluctant to fly to her mother who was circling close by.
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Habitat
Coastal Cliffs
Location
Mossel Bay South Africa
Date taken
07 December 2006
Scientific name
Falco peregrinus minor
Equipment used
Nikon D2X, 200-400mm f/4
K
Thanks to all for the comments.
>Water mark is a bit distracting.<
Sorry, I'll leave the watermark off future submissions..
>were they just one family?<
Yes, only one of the 4 eggs hatched so it is just the 2 adults and the immature female pictured above that I have named Aliyah, or Ally for short.
 
mali
Great action pic Kevin. A beautiful creature full of life, well done.
 

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