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Monday, 5 April 2021

Trip for coffee

Being a nice afternoon we decided to take a trip down to Amberly get a couple of coffee's and go and sit by the river for a bit of fresh air. The spot we chose has had peregrines for the past 10 years or so. I had checked it several times over the last couple of months but had found nothing.  After the return of the animals to my garden I thought my luck had changed and it sure had for there 100m or so over our heads sat a male peregrine.
I was unable to check on them last year because the restrictions but I understood they did not breed.  There was no sign of the female and no sign of a nest site. If they have laid she may hve been sitting. He looked as though he was on guard so we will just have to wait and see.
 

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  1. Marc Heath6 April 2021 at 07:32

    Sounds like good news possibly. Fingers crossed for some young ones this year.

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    1. Mike Attwood6 April 2021 at 10:48

      Hi Marc,
      Yes, Its all gone haywire over the last couple of days and nights. Take care.
      Mike.

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  2. Lasse6 April 2021 at 10:20

    Wow, that was a great cup of coffee ! :) Hopefully good news for the future !

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    1. Mike Attwood6 April 2021 at 11:25

      Hi Lasse,
      It all seems to be happening at the moment. The animals have invaded the garden so I am pretty busy at the moment. Stay safe.
      Mike.

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  3. David M. Gascoigne,6 April 2021 at 12:23

    I am sure it was very pleasant to get some fresh air and enjoy your coffee outdoors, Mike. The sighting of the Peregrine Falcon is very exciting too. This is a bird one never ceases to admire and view with awe. Please let us all know if you are able to verify whether the female is already incubating. I have my fingers crossed for good weather so that you can repeat this excursion often! Stay well and stay safe. David

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    1. Mike Attwood6 April 2021 at 15:39

      Hello David,
      It was an exciting moment that will give me something to do over the comming months but that evening more excitement as my next post showed. Stay safe.
      Mike.

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  4. Breathtaking6 April 2021 at 19:47

    Hello Mike, I'm sure your'e thrilled. Things are looking up! :=) I'll look forward to your next post.

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    1. Mike Attwood6 April 2021 at 23:57

      I am more than thrilled I'm over the moon. See my next post.
      Take care
      Mike.

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  5. waldlaeufer68 Frank Scholtyssek6 April 2021 at 19:59

    Hi Mike
    the falcon watches you as you have drunk your coffee ... these are birds that you can always observe, then good luck with further observation
    Greetings Frank

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    1. Mike Attwood6 April 2021 at 23:54

      Thankyou Frank,
      I cannot get close to this one, it really is a long way off. I have a special set up using a 25 year old lens snd using the roof of my car as a stand. The lens works out at alittle over 1500mm. Take care and stay safe.
      Mike.

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  6. Richard Pegler12 April 2021 at 20:34

    That was a really special encounter, Mike. Very nice shots of the Peregrine too. Fingers crossed that they're a successful breeding pair this year. I'm guessing you'll be making regular visits.

    Stay safe - - - Richard

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    1. Mike Attwood12 April 2021 at 23:42

      Hello Richard,
      I have made a visit since but nothing to report. Stay safe.
      Mike.

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  7. Titus John White17 April 2021 at 21:19

    Hello Mike,
    Life is getting a little better and you have managed to check on your Peregrine Falcons, and managed a coffee, lets hope they breed and you can get some more images.
    You stay safe.
    John

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    1. Mike Attwood18 April 2021 at 00:22

      I'll never stop trying John. Stay safe.
      Mike.

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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.