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Saturday 27 January 2018

Peregrine

 Over the past 10 years I have photographed many peregrine falcons at their nest sites. Most were taken in Wales under licence(different in England). They were sites that were unbelievably easy to get to. One site was the other side of a ravine which put the nest at a mere 20metres away.
 The youngsters got quite used to me being so close and carry on undisturbed.
 Often sitting in striking poses, I am sure entirely for my benifit.
 The male I got to know so well that he would totally ignore my presence.
The nest that I have today in Sussex is a lot further away from the camera. I am hoping that I will be able to get closer but at my age I am well past climbing up cliff faces.
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7 comments:

  1. Marc Heath27 January 2018 at 10:07

    I look forward to following the story of this family throughout the year Mike.

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  2. Author R. Mac Wheeler27 January 2018 at 14:49

    yeah, I'm past climbing cliffs too

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  3. Breathtaking31 January 2018 at 09:06

    Good morning Mike!:) I enjoyed your comment this morning!:=) It's the same time in Portugal as it is in the UK, but our weather is better!:) You were fortunate to get so close to these magnificent raptors. It's a wonderful experience when wild creatures trust you. Great shots of these magnificent birds, the fastest flying raptors in the skies, just incredible to watch. The light box image of your latest shot is beautiful.

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    1. Mike Attwood31 January 2018 at 21:16

      Hi Sonjia,
      I visited the peregrine site over a few years in which time the parents certainly got used to me. Like the pair here I've known the male for at least 10 years and he certainly knows me. Take care Mike.

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  4. JRandSue4 February 2018 at 16:10

    Stunning images Mike,looks like your hard work has paid off.
    John.

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    1. Mike Attwood4 February 2018 at 19:43

      Thanks John, I am keeping a check on them and it looks as though they will keep me busy again this year.

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Evacuated during the second world war to a village in Yorkshire where I lived in the home of a good photographer for more than five years who taught me the basics and a great deal about nature. Well past retirement age I have been a wildlife photographer for more than 30 years. Red Kites have been my speciality for much of this period. I did spend several years snapping wheelchair athletes and organizing the British Road Race Championship. In the year 2000 I was awarded a distinction by the Royal Photographic Society for my portfolio on wheelchair athletes. Most of my pics are digital, using Sony cameras and Sigma lenses. I used to spend many weeks each year with friends in Wales which is close to the Elan Valleys where I got many of my raptor pics. I now get these pictures more closely to home, specially red kites and peregrines. I support my pension by selling my pics, cards, coasters, fridge magnets and key rings etc. at craft fairs, something I wish I had done much earlier in life. I give illustrated talks to clubs and societies on wildlife and other branches of photography that I have been involved in.