What a lucky duck: Escapes peregrine attack

[Donna]

Mallard's miracle mid-air escape as peregrine falcon swoops in for the kill at 100mph

This duck had a lucky escape when he was pounced on by a hungry peregrine falcon.
The mallard had strayed from his pond when the female bird of prey struck, soaring in at an incredible 100 miles per hour.
A dramatic chase followed and the duck tried his best to evade the vicious predator hot on his heels. At points it look like his fate was sealed as the falcon locked in with her sharp talons.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1330160/What-lucky-duck-Mallards-miracle-mid-air-escape-peregrine-falcon-swoops-kill-100mph.html?ito=feeds-newsxml Amazing pics and story: (I hope the duck escaped for good) A juvie for sure and that's probably the reason the duck escaped time after time.

[MAK]

 

[falconsforever129]

   That duck sure was lucky!  Amazing views of the chase!

[valhalla]

Interesting chase.  Must admit, I'm sorry the Peregrine didn't get to enjoy a meal

[MAK]

Interesting chase.  Must admit, I'm sorry the Peregrine didn't get to enjoy a meal

Me too!

[Donna]

Interesting chase.  Must admit, I'm sorry the Peregrine didn't get to enjoy a meal

Me too!

Well maybe he should have picked on someone his own size! I'm glad the duck escaped.