Working with Peregrines

photo courtesy of Dennis Swayze

I’m pretty much open to any opportunity that will provide an opportunity to photograph a Peregrine.
This all started back in 2006 when I became involved with the Peregrine Falcon Recovery Project.

Over the last few years it only made sense to jump at the opportunity to work with Parkland Mews.
Parkland is a captive breeding, falconry and educational centre that provides students and groups the opportunity for an up-close encounter with Peregrines.

Meet Gracie from Parkland Mews

Working the Wings

photo courtesy of Dennis Swayze

Sometimes you just have a feeling that you should be somewhere…so was the case on this morning in July.
Then when you realize that you had made the right choice is even more rewarding.

Watching a Peregrine (juvenile) do what they do at this age…which is stand on the edge of a structure and flap like crazy.
We refer to this as “Wingercising” or exercising the wings.

Easy to ID this Peregrine

photo courtesy of Dennis Swayze

Some times I have a bit to much zoom on the lens…given the speed at witch they fly that is understandable.
Definitely no ifs, ands or buts as to who this is…nice clean shot of the band plus the fact she has the antenna.

Spencer was the new resident female this year at the Logan site which required some extra care.