More Peregrines! Three photos of juvenile Peregrine Falcons in Flight.

[cr_wildlife]

Here are three images of juvenile Peregrine Falcons taken as they learn to fly. The first image shows a fledgeling as it practices taking off from a cliff ledge. In the second image, a fledgling casts a perfect shadow on the cliff after it takes off. The third image shows that it doesn't take long for the juveniles to get the fierce look of a peregrine as they fly right at you.
Image 1: Nikon Z9, Nikon Z 600mm TC VR, TC engaged, 1/2000 second @ f/5.6, ISO 1000
Image 2: Nikon Z9, Nikon Z 600mm TC VR, TC engaged, 1/3200 second @ f/5.6, ISO 800
Image 3: Nikon Z9, Nikon Z 600mm TC VR, TC engaged, 1/2000 second @ f/5.6, ISO 1000

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[ssheipel]

Nicely done. That first shot is my favourite.

 

[cr_wildlife]

Thanks so much, Stephen! Pretty interesting and lots of fun watching them as the learn to fly.