Peregrine Falcon On Perch

The Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) is a powerful and speedy raptor that hunts medium-sized birds from above in dramatic stoops, with speeds... more

by Morris Finkelstein

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Peregrine Falcon On Perch

Artist

Morris Finkelstein

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Photograph

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The Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) is a powerful and speedy raptor that hunts medium-sized birds from above in dramatic stoops, with speeds exceeding 200 mph. Its wingspan is about 41 inches, and its wings are pointed. The Peregrine is a medium-sized falcon, having a length of about 16-20 inches and a weight of about 1.6 pounds. The Peregrine inhabits open wetlands, but nests on cliffs, and sometimes on tall buildings or bridges.

This Peregrine Falcon on its perch overlooking the Hudson River was photographed at State Line Lookout, in Alpine, New Jersey, on 11-4-2017. State Line Lookout is on top of sheer rock cliffs that are 527 feet above the Hudson River. Peregrine Falcons often nest in the rock cliffs, perch on trees and branches jutting out from the rock, and hunt for small birds flying over the Hudson River. I used a Nikon D810 camera body and a Nikon 500mm f/4.0E FL ED VR lens to capture this image.

I am honored that my photograph was featured in the Fine Art America groups:
Images That Excite You, 11-11-2017
Wildlife One-A-Day, 11-12-2017
FAA Portrait Gallery, 11-12-2017
FAA Portraits - Birds, 11-12-2017
All Natural Beauty Of This World, 11-13-2017
Nikon Full Frame Cameras, 12-4-2017
A Birding Group - Wings, 12-5-2017
Animal Photographs, 12-6-2017
Fuzzy Warm And Soft, 12-8-2017
The World We See Group, 12-12-2017
Wild Birds Of The World, 12-16-2017
Poetic Poultry, 12-23-2017
10 Plus, 12-25-2017
Nikon Full Frame Cameras, 3-14-2018, 12-4-2017
Art District, 3-19-2018
The 200 Club, 9-16-2019
Pure Nature Photography, 10-15-2019
500 Views Share Group, 10-11-2020
1000 Views, 2-25-2023
If The Image Excites You, 2-26-2023
Gentlemen Club Art Group, 2-27-2023
USA Photographers Only, 2-28-2023

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November 7th, 2017