I have seen as many as five birds playing together. This activity can go on for hours.
Thursday 15 February 2024
Peregrines at play
I have seen as many as five birds playing together. This activity can go on for hours.
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About Me
- Mike Attwood
- 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.
Hi Mike
ReplyDeleteWhen I see something like this on my tours I always stop and watch this game in the sky, it can't last long enough, beautifully captured.
Greetings Frank
They are fabulous birds Frank amazing to watch. I used to fly one for a local centre and it's intelligence was unbelievable. I have a picture somewhere of Jacque kissing it on the beak.
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Hi Mike, Seeing peregrines playing is one of the most breathtaking moments in nature. I have seen it just a very few times,, You have captured it great here. I enjoyed watching !
ReplyDeleteGreetings Lasse
I quite agree Lasse, I have several sites close to my home and I have had them flying over my house.
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Dear Mike :=)
ReplyDeleteFabulous captures of the Peregrine Falcon playing in flight. Play fighting is something I have never seen before. Wonderful series of photos-
Thank you for your comment Mike, :=) You must have been thinking about Ana in Spain when you wrote it.:=)
All the best
Sonjia.
Thankyou Sonjia, I apologise for the mistake, its not unusual for someone of my age.
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Hi Mike: Now I am curious. How were you able to estimate the speed? I see these falcons quite regularly (they breed on a communications tower in the city) and the adults remain here for the winter, but I have no idea how I would be able to calculate their flight speed. All the best - David
ReplyDeleteHello David, I spent a lifetime behind the wheel, cars, lorries, ambulances, karts, racing cars (sports, saloon, single seaters ).
DeleteI have been busy.
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Wow!!! fantastics shots Mike... Well-done..
ReplyDeleteHello Ana, I used to climb mountains to get shots like that but I am afraid that's out of the question now at my age.
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Amazing shots, Mike! They must be bringing back many happy memories for you, as well as delighting us, your audience. Thank you, and best wishes - - - Richard
ReplyDeleteThey certainly do Richard. My age has stopped me visiting these places so I get a lot of pleasure looking through them. Take care.
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Dear Mike :=)
ReplyDeleteNo apologies necessary! Not to worry, It has also happened to me!
All the best
Sonjia
Great shots Mike. Seeing a Peregrine in action makes for the very best of birding. Even better to see two together.
ReplyDeleteHi Phil, sorry about the delay had a few computer problems. I agree they are ban exciting bird to watch and I love photographing them.
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