Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus)

• 

  Deb Burhinus

• Mar 12, 2021

Great capture Jonno - I wonder how many pairs are nesting in London now?,

 

B

• B

  bievreJJ

• Mar 12, 2021

wow!! another fabulous aerial capture, John, congratulations, many tfs!!

 

Social Media Editor

• 

  Kits

• Mar 12, 2021

Another outstanding capture, John. Well done!

 

Supporter

• 

  Jonno52

• Mar 12, 2021

Deb Burhinus said:

Great capture Jonno - I wonder how many pairs are nesting in London now?,

Click to expand...

Thanks Deb. The London Natural History Society publishes the London Bird Report. The most recent is for 2018: it says that year was "the most successful ever, with a minimum of 41 pairs on territory, of which 25 bred and raised a minimum of 63 juveniles". The "London Area" lies within a 20 mile radius of St Paul's Cathedral, so it covers a lot of ground. It seems reasonable to expect the 2019 Report to show a significant increase, and a quick search suggest the species has done well during lockdown.

 

• 

  Digiscoper321

• Mar 12, 2021

Excellent shot,John and i didn't realise you had so many breeding Peregrines in the London area,i call myself lucky to have one breeding site within cycling distance. You caught this one in a nice flight pose.

 

S

• S

  Sue and Simon Wakely

• Mar 12, 2021

Fabulous Images John Loved Your Info, Sounds Very Much Like Good News, Well Done Tfs!!!!!
All The Best
Sue & Simon,

 

• 

  j toon

• Mar 12, 2021

one fine falcon to capture john...wonderful work my friend...many thanks...

 

• 

  mali

• Mar 12, 2021

Two super aerial captures John...Top birds...I have spent about 12 years monitoring this species under license in Sussex, being a member of "Sussex Peregrine Study" group, Google it and you will see what we do. I haven't been able to get out last year, and by the time I get out this year, they will be almost ready to fledge, its so annoying, and I really miss it.

 

• 

  peterow

• Mar 12, 2021

Some great information, john. Couldn't ask for a better image of this well lit and colourfully detailed Peregrine. A superb flyby shot and two great captures, well done.

 

Supporter

• 

  Stanley Jones

• Mar 13, 2021

What an amazing close-up overhead showing great feather detail, focus, colors, background, and stop-action. First-class John! TFS!