shropshire 0 #1 December 9, 2005 Whilst getting ready for work this morning (and really not looking forward to jumping on the Sporty in the fog!).... I saw this beauty on our extension roof.... I think it's a Peregrine Falcon... The day looked so much brighter after this. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dqpacker 7 #2 December 9, 2005 So how did it taste. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #3 December 9, 2005 Just like chicken (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squirrel 0 #4 December 9, 2005 if it is a Peregrine Falcon, that IS very cool. they mate for life, and are the fastest flying birds. i have seen a documentary of a skydiver training a peregrine to fallow him in freefall, and, it even pased him. they were trying to figure out the birds top speed, which they think is around 200 mph in dive. ________________________________ Where is Darwin when you need him? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #5 December 9, 2005 Thanks, I'll keep an eye out for it and take more photos if I can. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #6 December 9, 2005 where are you (where exactly was the photo taken)? Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #7 December 9, 2005 Hi, Cambridgeshire (UK), Flat countryside. We have a field at the bottom of the garden and then a small wood beyond. I dont know what habitat they like... I haven't seen/noticed it around here before.... (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDuck 0 #8 December 9, 2005 That's a beautiful Peregrine. I spent a significant amount of time with a Master Falconer, and he had many birds that I was privileged enough to be allowed to interact with, but my all-time favorite (next to the Gyr Falcon) was the Peregrine. Gorgeous bird.Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #9 December 9, 2005 What can I put out to entice it back into the garden? (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,649 #10 December 9, 2005 QuoteHi, Cambridgeshire (UK), Flat countryside. We have a field at the bottom of the garden and then a small wood beyond. I dont know what habitat they like... I haven't seen/noticed it around here before.... Wherabouts in Cambs.? I used to live in Cambridge, and also in Sawston.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swedishcelt 0 #11 December 9, 2005 How EXCELLENT!! And cool! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #12 December 9, 2005 St Ives (just to the west of Cambridge). Were you at the university? (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,649 #13 December 9, 2005 QuoteSt Ives (just to the west of Cambridge). Were you at the university? I was indeed, for 3 degrees + post-doc, 1964 - 1977. I know St. Ives, there used to be an MG dealer there called Syd Beer, who raced antique MGs. I also rowed in the St. Ives regatta in 1972 or 73.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #14 December 9, 2005 sounds like a good habitat. Peregerine falcons live in the USA, UK and Europe, very wide ranging. I think they eat rodents mostly. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #15 December 9, 2005 Have you ever been back? We like it here .... bit flat for us tho' (My wife and I come from the other side of the country - not all that far away in the UK as it happens - but there be hills). Cambridge is a loverly City, even at this time of year. Well be there tomorrow, so will say hello for you, in the time honoured fashion Regards, (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScottishJohn 25 #16 December 9, 2005 Not as tough as Golden Eagle but much nicer than Snowy Owl. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- If you think my attitude stinks you should smell my fingers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cameramonkey 0 #17 December 9, 2005 QuoteWhat can I put out to entice it back into the garden? Mice, rats and Bunny Rabbits... white if possible to get the attention of the birds esier. And in the interest of intentionally pissing off PETA members, I fully encourage this practice. viva la food chain!Two wrongs don't make a right, however three lefts DO! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #18 December 9, 2005 QuoteWhat can I put out to entice it back into the garden? Rabbits and rodents- but he'll leave a lot of gore behind when he's done with his snacks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #19 December 9, 2005 Looks like we posted at the same time. We had some type of large hawk in our neighbrohood for a while. We never got close enough for a picture. One day we watched him swoop down on a smaller bird, then take him up in a tree and chow down leaving all sorts of feathers, etc. on the ground below. And one day we did see some furry remains in our backyard and the rabbit who had been a frequent visitor hasn't been seen since. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 24 #20 December 9, 2005 shhhh... Be wewy vewy quiet... Its wabbit season...Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #21 December 9, 2005 We have big ole' birds o' prey everywhere around here. Oh, and just so I don't have ta start a new thread about it... HEY EVERYBODY!!! MY EAGLE IS BACK!!!! Woo-hoo! I was starting to get worried for the big guy, being gone so long...~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #22 December 9, 2005 Quoteif it is a Peregrine Falcon, that IS very cool. they mate for life, and are the fastest flying birds. i have seen a documentary of a skydiver training a peregrine to fallow him in freefall, and, it even pased him. they were trying to figure out the birds top speed, which they think is around 200 mph in dive. One day walking across the company grounds where I used to work, I saw something out of the corner of my eye drop down very fast and disappear behind a line of bushes. Curious, I carefully walked over to the bushes and looked for a gap to see through, and what I saw was amazing... a Peregrine Falcon had pounced on a pigeon twice its size and was already ripping it to pieces with feathers everywhere... it sensed me looking at it and stopped for a few seconds to peer at me, head cocked. I was only 5 feet away with the bushes between us. I slowly backed away and the falcon went right back to its mauling... "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDuck 0 #23 December 9, 2005 QuoteWhat can I put out to entice it back into the garden? You can also use a teensy bit of fishing twine to keep a pigeon from spreading it's wings and toss it out in the yard. They'll go for that too, and you'll be eliminating one more flying rat. If you happen to be able to get your hands on any live pigeons. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #24 December 9, 2005 Anyone got any spare kittens? (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,649 #25 December 10, 2005 Quote Well be there tomorrow, so will say hello for you, in the time honoured fashion Regards, Not Tolly I hope. Abbot Ale was pretty good, IIRC, it's been a while.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
