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woody with a view
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ID this determined little bird
scene on the beach in feb in bcs. scrappy little hawk dining on a seagull while trying to keep two sopilotes at bay. he finally gave up and flew
off...
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woody with a view
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close up...
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BirdDog
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It looks like a Peregrine Falcon too me.
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Good call dog. Those sopilotes wouldn't dare interrupt a pilgrim on a mission.
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BajaHawk
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That is an AMAZING photo! Peregrine falcon for sure - mature one.
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bajajudy
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Yes Woodsy
Those are fabulous photos
Thanks
[Edited on 7-27-2008 by bajajudy]
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Lorito
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Woody, Very cool pics. Yes, a peregrine falcon.
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Udo
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THANX FOR THE GREAT PHOTOS, WOODY!
I have seen these guys up close, and also close enough with my binocs where the binoc lens is filled with just a face.
The bird is fairly large, about half the size of an eagle...therefore my vote is for a Mexican Hawk.
Peregrin falcons are a little larger than a pidgeon.
Udo
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Osprey
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Udo, just do your google. It's a peregrine.
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Skipjack Joe
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Peregrines are crow sized:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peregrine_Falcon
Merlins are pigeon sized:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merlin_(bird)
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BajaHawk
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For sure it's a Peregrine Falcon. And what is notable in my mind is that you got to observe an interaction/standoff between it and a pair of Turkey
Vultures. I have studied raptors and although I am sure it is not uncommon, I have never read an account of these two species squaring off.
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woody with a view
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the perigrine was eating and of course the bigger birds slowly started moving in. you can see where the perigrine is holding on but leaning away from
the sopilotes. we were driving down the beach when we came upon the scene so i don't know how long the standoff was.
by the looks of the seagull it had been dead for awhile. it doesn't look too plump and juicy, but maybe i'm wrong.
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DianaT
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I just LOVE those photos---what a story they tell. 
Could write some good dialog for those photos.
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Diane
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Udo
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Osprey
Udo, just do your google. It's a peregrine. |
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When I'm wrong, I'm wrong! There are better naturalists on this forum than in others, and OSPREY is one of them. He's one of whom I would take his
word as gospel, no matter what the subject. And if it involves fishing, I consider him devine intervention.
Thanks OSPREY!
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Udo
Youth is wasted on the young!
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Iflyfish
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One of the great joys of BajaNomads, wonderful pictures!!
Thanks,
Iflyfish
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Great shot Woody. How close were you?
Ken
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woody with a view
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we rolled up to a stop about 60-70 feet away.
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Martyman
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I saw little bird in the topic heading. Little Bird!! That is the kick a** perigrine falcon. One of the, if not the most, baddest birds in nature.
They can dive bomb at over 800 mph (not really...but it looks like it) If I was a perigrine and you called me a little bird I would dive bomb you and
steal your hairpiece.
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woody with a view
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i meant little as opposed to the vultures. it's all relative, hairpiece not withstanding!!
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There has been some debate over the top speed of the Peregrine, it is the fastest animal alive - unless you consider humans in jet airplanes.
This YouTube link explains some research done on the Peregrine Falcon's top speeds. Not the researchers just over the one minute mark - nothing like a
cold one, those are my kind of "scientest".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_M59UwlOlmg
Enjoy!
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