dantheman
Bah humbug
No photos sorry, but pictorial representation included.
Yesterday afternoon, a reasonably large falcon, rather tatty wings (see image). Herring Gull added for approximate size comparison. Both birds are facing right. Tail length about so, or a touch longer.
Q - Are the scruffy ends to the primaries/secondaries indicative of any kind of moult of a wild bird at this time of year, or a confined bird type of thing? May have been even scruffier than indicated, but it was a bit far away.
The mantle/top was a brownish tan colour (did consider adding some browns to the image, but then thought not). Wings held out straight (not typical Peregrine anchor shape). It was actually not that close, so not seen from underneath as image might suggest.
Any idea of specific hybrid/species involved if it were to the case that most likely not a genuine wild vagrant? Or could it be a Saker?
Ta in advance.
Yesterday afternoon, a reasonably large falcon, rather tatty wings (see image). Herring Gull added for approximate size comparison. Both birds are facing right. Tail length about so, or a touch longer.
Q - Are the scruffy ends to the primaries/secondaries indicative of any kind of moult of a wild bird at this time of year, or a confined bird type of thing? May have been even scruffier than indicated, but it was a bit far away.
The mantle/top was a brownish tan colour (did consider adding some browns to the image, but then thought not). Wings held out straight (not typical Peregrine anchor shape). It was actually not that close, so not seen from underneath as image might suggest.
Any idea of specific hybrid/species involved if it were to the case that most likely not a genuine wild vagrant? Or could it be a Saker?
Ta in advance.
