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Wednesday, 7 February 2024

Peregrine nest

As I promised here is some more nest shots. 
As you can see the youngsters were quite happy with my presence.
This pair are from an earlier brood of a previous year.
The  youngsters would wander around the nest ledge the other side of the ravine from me.
One visit Dad landed just a few metres behind me on my side of the ravine I grabbed this shot before he realised I was there.
They often flew close over my head. These photo's were taken a few years ago but I understand the site is still in use.
 

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  1. Richard Pegler8 February 2024 at 10:47

    Fantastic shots, Mike. What a privilege to have been able to witness all this action.

    Out of curiosity, what length lens were you using for those shots of the nest on the far side of the ravine, please?

    If I'm heading that way, you might finding me asking you (off line) if you would be prepared to divulge the exact location you were observing from.

    Best wishes - take good care - - - Richard

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    1. Mike Attwood8 February 2024 at 23:02

      Thankyou Richard, I used mainly 300m or sometimes 500m lens. If you need it location info will be made available. Good luck.
      Mike.

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  2. Breathtaking8 February 2024 at 15:33

    Dear Mike :=)
    Fabulous captures of the Peregrine Falcon and the youngsters.What a wonderful experience you had, and the close up of the head is really special.
    Best Wishes
    Sonjia

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    1. Mike Attwood8 February 2024 at 23:11

      Dear Sonjia, It is the piece of my life that I really miss. They are real happy memories. I spent many happy hours in Wales with my cameras. Take care and I wish you well.
      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.