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Saturday, 20 January 2024

My peregrine patch

The peregrines have lived in my area for many years. I knew of the Chichester birds but I discovered from where they originated and found the site occupied by a group. It is in a disused quarry not far from my home.
Most of these photo's were taken from inside the car which at my age is a huge advantage to someone of my age.
Mum and Dad enjoying the trees which surround the quarry.
The parents getting the nest site ready for this years family
These were taken with a 500mm lens so you can see what can be achieved with right equipment.

 

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8 comments:

  1. Richard Pegler20 January 2024 at 10:40

    It's good to see more of your Peregrine images, Mike. It seems that you took full advantage of a great opportunity. Best wishes - take good care - - - Richard

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    1. Mike Attwood21 January 2024 at 00:12

      I have many pictures in stock Richard and I will go through them and pick the best out for my future posts.
      Mike.

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  2. waldlaeufer68 Frank Scholtyssek21 January 2024 at 05:09

    Hi Mike
    Knowing places like this is a treasure, you just have to keep it secret otherwise there will only be cell phone tourists and then the birds will be gone, nice observation.
    Greetings Frank

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    1. Mike Attwood21 January 2024 at 23:40

      I agree Frank, I never give the exact location, just the area and let them find it themselves.
      Mike.

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  3. Anonymous22 January 2024 at 12:19

    One of the finest birds on earth. Seeing them flying is a powerful observation. Great shots.
    Greetings Lasse (sellberg nature photo)

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    1. Mike Attwood22 January 2024 at 23:35

      I totally agree Lasse, they are well thought of around my village. I see at least one a day.
      Mike.

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  4. Germán Ibarra Zorrilla25 January 2024 at 11:26

    Preciosa serie del Halcón peregrino, me ha gustado mucho. Enhorabuena Mike, un fuerte abrazo desde el norte de España.

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  5. Mike Attwood25 January 2024 at 23:24

    Thankyou German, Glad you like them for there's more to come.
    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.