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The Saker falcon (falco cherung)

The Saker Falcon is a raptor of open grasslands preferably with some trees or cliffs. It often hunts by horizontal pursuit, rather than the Peregrine's stoop from a height, and feeds mainly on rodents and birds. In Europe, Ground Squirrels and feral pigeons are the most common prey items. This species usually builds no nest of its own, but lays its 3-6 eggs in an old stick nest in a tree which was previously used by other birds such as storks, ravens or buzzards. It also often nests on cliffs.
(courtesy Wikipedia)
This bird is of course a captive bird and resides at that superb place -- the Hawk Conservacy Trust at Weyhill.

My very grateful thanks for all the wonderful c/c's on the Starling. I am indebted to you all. Particular thanks to John (johnke), Mike (Mike Smith), Stace (stace), David (johnjo58), Ken (franken) and Peter (jaktis) for the User Awards.

Ron

Brand:NIKON CORPORATION
Camera:Nikon D300S Check out Nikon Nation!
Lens:300.0 mm f/4.0
Recording media:JPEG (digital)
Date Taken:16 Dec 2012 - 1:10 PM
Focal Length:300mm
Lens Max Aperture:f/4.0
Aperture:f/5.6
Shutter Speed:1/4000sec
Exposure Comp:+2/3
ISO:1250
Exposure Mode:Aperture-priority AE
Metering Mode:Spot
Flash:No Flash
White Balance:Auto
Title:Saker Falcon
Username:Maiwand Maiwand
Uploaded:11 Mar 2013 - 6:58 PM
Tags:Bird, Falcon, Hct , Nature., Pets / captive animals, Wildlife
Votes:88

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NaturesHaven
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11 Mar 2013 - 7:01 PM
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Super in flight capture..............GrinGrinGrinGrin

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pluckyfilly
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11 Mar 2013 - 7:05 PM
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Bingo, I was nearly firstWink great shot Ron

Last Modified By pluckyfilly at 11 Mar 2013 - 7:06 PM
tomcat
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11 Mar 2013 - 7:10 PM
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A good turn of the head, bringing the catch-light to the eye

A fine in-flight shot Ron

Adrian

CarolG
CarolG (e2 Member)
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11 Mar 2013 - 7:12 PM
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An excellent capture, Ron. Carol

Badgerfred
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11 Mar 2013 - 7:14 PM
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Excellent capture Ron, great composition and detail,
Fred.

johnke
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11 Mar 2013 - 7:23 PM
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Hi Ron, not easy to do but this BIF image is again fantastic. Presentation is exemplary...John

Ted447
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11 Mar 2013 - 7:23 PM
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A beautiful well taken image.TedGrinGrin

Maiwand
Maiwand (e2 Member)
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11 Mar 2013 - 7:32 PM
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Thank you all.
Ron

sparrowhawk
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11 Mar 2013 - 7:37 PM
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stunning shot

MossyOak
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11 Mar 2013 - 7:52 PM
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Showing good plumage detail Ron. You did we'll to get this speed merchant so well in the frame. How much did you have to crop
Richard

OAKEY
OAKEY (e2 Member)
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11 Mar 2013 - 7:54 PM
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Great capture Ron.
Shaun

Maiwand
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11 Mar 2013 - 7:54 PM
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Quote: Showing good plumage detail Ron. You did we'll to get this speed merchant so well in the frame. How much did you have to crop
Richard

Best for me to send you the original when I have a moment Richard.
Ron

leontari
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11 Mar 2013 - 7:59 PM
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Superb in flight capture!
Effrossini

lonely_oryx
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11 Mar 2013 - 8:05 PM
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Excellent detail

bobhowell
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11 Mar 2013 - 8:06 PM
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Nice one Ron, stunning detail and so colourful.

Bob

Greyheron
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11 Mar 2013 - 8:30 PM
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A finely detailed inflight capture Ron - great camerawork...

Mike

johnjo58
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11 Mar 2013 - 8:57 PM
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These birds are really fast so you have done really well here Ron
David

AnneWorner
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11 Mar 2013 - 9:48 PM
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Very good in-flight capture - like the angle it's flying at here.

Anne

RonnieAG
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11 Mar 2013 - 10:05 PM
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An informative narrative accompanying this fine in-flight shot, Ron.
Ronnie.

franken
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11 Mar 2013 - 10:05 PM
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Super image Ron.


ken

ColinEJ
12 Mar 2013 - 1:14 AM
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Excellent in flight shot of "Drifter", with spot on exposure and position in the frame.

Ray42
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12 Mar 2013 - 7:24 AM
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An excellent capture Ron - great plumage detail - done exceptionally well considering the speed they go

annettep38
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12 Mar 2013 - 9:06 AM
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fantastic. Took me half an hour to get a shot half as good as that!!

Hermanus
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12 Mar 2013 - 10:08 AM
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What a beauty this is Ron !! Excellent !

Lillian
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12 Mar 2013 - 10:49 AM
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Great shot
well timed Ron, I keep trying for these,
but too slow!
Lillian

Herge88
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12 Mar 2013 - 11:16 AM
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Beautiful subject matter, and fantastic detail considering the bird is in flight as well, very well done.

Best Matt

FeatherFriend
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12 Mar 2013 - 11:32 AM
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Superb in flight shot Ron, not as easy as some might think, lovely detail and like the composition, top marks Wink
Geoff.

A Booth
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12 Mar 2013 - 12:00 PM
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beautifully captured in flight image. excellent detail.

Meheecho
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12 Mar 2013 - 1:16 PM
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A fine well detailed capture
Steve

MossyOak
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12 Mar 2013 - 2:04 PM
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Many thanks Ron, just looked at the original. Your marksman eyes were in for this one. Great tracking and capture.
Richard

Maiwand
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12 Mar 2013 - 6:47 PM
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Thanks everyone.
Ron

WindowonWildlife
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12 Mar 2013 - 6:47 PM
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Now that wasn't easy Ron, excellent capture mate Wink

Mike_Smith
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12 Mar 2013 - 9:37 PM
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Cracking sharp inflight shot Ron

bricurtis
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12 Mar 2013 - 9:47 PM
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Excellent flight shot Ron.
Brian.

Brian65
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13 Mar 2013 - 9:15 PM
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WOW! fantastic shot Ron.
Brian

LexEquine
13 Mar 2013 - 9:39 PM
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Fantastic in-flight Falcon Capture ~

brownsilent
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14 Mar 2013 - 3:13 PM
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Not only is it a beautiful bird, but also a very well taken image. Great against that blue bg.
Johanna

AnnJ
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14 Mar 2013 - 4:50 PM
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Beautifully captured. Ann.

Snapitt
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14 Mar 2013 - 11:34 PM
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Superb capture Ron. Excellent detail.

ljh
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15 Mar 2013 - 8:59 AM
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A beautifully detailed capture.

Lucien.

Maiwand
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15 Mar 2013 - 1:55 PM
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Thanks everyone.
Ron

NeilWigan
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15 Mar 2013 - 11:37 PM
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A very well captured shot Ron ,great detail.

teocali
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16 Mar 2013 - 9:59 AM
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A perfectly timed and composed in flight capture, Ron. Lovely plumage detail and patterning showing to perfection on the outstretch wingspan and fanned tail.
Sylvia

Glostopcat
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19 Mar 2013 - 9:41 PM
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An exceptional inflight capture Ron, this beautiful and majestic raptor stands out so well against that clear blue sky

senn
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22 Mar 2013 - 3:08 PM
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fabulous capture here, Ron ..

accipiter
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22 Mar 2013 - 3:45 PM
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Superb flight capture Ron. A

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