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Falcon dive bombs a Heron

« on: 30-Jan-13, 06:53:09 AM »

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=012_1358973958 I wasn't expecting this!! Shocked


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« Reply #1 on: 30-Jan-13, 12:19:30 PM »

That was powerful! thanks2

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« Reply #2 on: 30-Jan-13, 03:43:06 PM »

Yikes!


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« Reply #3 on: 30-Jan-13, 05:37:03 PM »

We saw that happen at Islington and Bloor nestsite a few year back. Angel the resident female took aim at a Great Blue Heron that was flying lazily along Bloor St. I didnt know Herons could move so fast, it took the shape of a lawn dart and went heading for the ground, with Angel right on its backside, a few twists and turns and the Heron made good its escape.
The falcon in the video is a falconry bird. Some sort of Gyrfalcon.


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« Reply #4 on: 30-Jan-13, 09:22:35 PM »

Isn't Angel Dot.ca's mom? I'll bet she's fast, and a good flyer. That heron was very lucky.


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« Reply #5 on: 31-Jan-13, 01:55:06 AM »

Correct Angel is Dot Ca s Mom. He was the very first Peregrine I ever rescued. I do hope he returns, but am glad just to know he made it to adulthood and was able to find a mate.


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« Reply #6 on: 31-Jan-13, 06:35:41 AM »

Quote from: BIGFRANK on 31-Jan-13, 01:55:06 AM

Correct Angel is Dot Ca s Mom. He was the very first Peregrine I ever rescued. I do hope he returns, but am glad just to know he made it to adulthood and was able to find a mate.

That would be "Mates"! whistle