I have previously observed and noted in Langley Hide logbook about Peregrine taking out Coot which was panic running ON the ground to South of hide. Earlier the Peregrine was distant atop Pylon to North. Then it went missing and shortly afterwards it skimmed water in level attack flight right across front of Hide. More Sproghawk methodology than typical (?) Peregrine flushing prey into flight before taking in air. Also seen Hobby attacking Church nesting Martin's after flying down town streets at couple of feet high, including making 90 degree turn at crossroads, ignoring the Red traffic lights. The roads were full of traffic. Me thinks these birds adapt to the environment and use it for stealth approach more than we normally observe. Probably same Hobby went through my garden at under one metre height on hidden approach to house nesting Martin colony about 50m distant. Another early April arrival bird observed attacking populated bird table in village where Martin's yet to arrive. I wonder if this Pit60 Peregrine has similarly learned 'new' behaviour that offers success.
Yes, I believe they can take down a Greylag.
ReplyDeleteI have previously observed and noted in Langley Hide logbook about Peregrine taking out Coot which was panic running ON the ground to South of hide. Earlier the Peregrine was distant atop Pylon to North. Then it went missing and shortly afterwards it skimmed water in level attack flight right across front of Hide. More Sproghawk methodology than typical (?) Peregrine flushing prey into flight before taking in air. Also seen Hobby attacking Church nesting Martin's after flying down town streets at couple of feet high, including making 90 degree turn at crossroads, ignoring the Red traffic lights. The roads were full of traffic. Me thinks these birds adapt to the environment and use it for stealth approach more than we normally observe. Probably same Hobby went through my garden at under one metre height on hidden approach to house nesting Martin colony about 50m distant. Another early April arrival bird observed attacking populated bird table in village where Martin's yet to arrive. I wonder if this Pit60 Peregrine has similarly learned 'new' behaviour that offers success.
ReplyDeleteAfter a bit of internet research it would appear that there are indeed cases of peregrine taking geese in flight - amazing!
ReplyDeleteThere has been a greylag around with a damaged wing for weeks (hit overhead wires?). Wonder if it was that bird?
ReplyDeleteGreat photos Jim
ReplyDeleteFabulous Jim!
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