Al's Images
Tea time
Posted by Alun (cheshire, United Kingdom) on 14 September 2008 in Animal & Insect.
A peregrine falcon at a local bird place
dobbino from Cape Town, South Africa
The sun glinting off the beak makes this very special.
14 Sep 2008 6:41am
jamesy from christchurch, New Zealand
Beautiful. While visiting a bird sanctuary in Aussie I was surprised to see large numbers of chickens running around the place the reason became apparent when we watched the birds of prey being fed. well we've all got to eat I suppose. This is a lovely close up
14 Sep 2008 7:15am
@jamesy: Thanks jamesy
grouser from Ludlow, United Kingdom
Lovely shot but what exactly is happening Alun? Is he tethered to that lead?
14 Sep 2008 9:58am
@grouser: No he is free to fly, that's a pouch on the end of string and is swung around and the bird attacks it. when he catches it he gets fed.
Betty from New Jersey, United States
A gorgeous bird, I love the way you captured it's eyes! Well done, Alun.
14 Sep 2008 10:38am
Anthony Lambert from Bielefeld, Germany
A wonderful bird,she´s just caught her "Lure" by the look of it.Great shot.
14 Sep 2008 10:54am
Denise from Perry, United States
How neat! Catching this in action ( even though I know it is tethered) is so cool! HE appears to be speaking to you while you shot this photo. Is he a young bird?
14 Sep 2008 11:29am
@Denise: Its OK he's not tied to anything, he's free to fly away but they are trained not to by food. This bird two days before this spotted some rabbits in the field behind and chased them for the day, thank you for your comment
Jeff from Pembroke Dock, United Kingdom
Beautifull shot Al,a really fast bird ,it will reach about 250mph at the end of its dive...I would'nt want it hitting me.
14 Sep 2008 1:43pm
@Jeff: They go some pace, I tried to take him in flight but failed very badly. cheers
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
I love the expression on his little face. Looks like he is saying "look at me, look, look at what I've caught" Beautiful bird and wonderful capture Alun.
14 Sep 2008 3:24pm
pedro alexandre from loures, Portugal
a face to face with nature, very beautifull bird.
14 Sep 2008 5:18pm
Graham Russon from Cape Town, South Africa
Great action shot, well taken. Great title.
14 Sep 2008 6:59pm
Richard_Irwin from Belper, United Kingdom
A lovely sharp capture, a brilliant peregrine pose, nice work.
14 Sep 2008 7:45pm
Rui from Leiria, Portugal
Great shot. You caught its expression very well, like if he was claiming for a reward.
14 Sep 2008 9:29pm
@roentarre: Thank you roentarre
Laurie from New Jersey, United States
They are gorgeous birds. There are precious few around here. But you hear about them nesting on city buildings in NY sometimes.
15 Sep 2008 12:28am
dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, CA, United States
i just love them! they are like 'egyptian' birds or something of the sort -- gods as feathered friends! and those eyes! so captivating! stunning shot and creature!
15 Sep 2008 7:23pm
@dj.tigersprout: Thanks dj
Canon EOS 40D
1/1000 second
F/4.5
ISO 400
200 mm