Falcons and food

[RogerCook]

Seen this from far away and had just put my 2x extender on my 300mm so I was able to get something with a heavy crop.
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[Shadowman]

Nice efforts.

[Chrisclick]

Good catch, Roger.

Yes, I think that I have discovered something that you already know; being at the right place at the right time, although rare, is a blessing. Being close enough, is a minor miracle!

[Wavelength]

Are there falcons bigger than eagles? what it has preyed upon? does this capture a live one or scavenging? please enlighten ....

[FootLoose]

I like the first one, Roger. Timing is every thing - even it is serendipitous.

[RogerCook]

Nandakumar, I do not know of any falcons that are larger than Eagles but I have limited knowledge in the subject, as far as what it has preyed upon I think it is a Willet and it would be alive when captured. The Peregrine Falcon is the fastest animal on earth it's speed was clocked in a dive at 242 mph, check out a National Geographic special called "Terminal Velocity" it's great.

[IzzieK]

Excellent shots...especially #2 and #3.

[selig1656]

Very nice , pic two for me is the best .

[NorthernFocus]

Cool series, Roger. We love to even have the opportunity to witness these events. Making any sort of image capture is definitely a bonus. Nicely done.

[bnnrcn]

Good captures

[outwithmycamera]

Timing is every thing - even it is serendipitous.

This, exactly. F/8 and be there! emphasis on the 'be there' part.

I like the first best, the others are nice but I think underexposed and thus a bit 'muddy'. Good catch!