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Tuesday 27 March 2018

That time of the year

I took a trip down to see the peregrines this afternoon and arrived just in time to hear the female calling and every now and then looking up to the sky.
 It wasn't long before I realised what the fuss was all about when the male flew in.
 I have photographed mating peregrines before but never this close. Again these shots were taken from the drivers seat of my car.


 When he had done his duty she tipped foreward and he slid down her back.
After a few minutes to tidy herself up she flew of  to look for her supper.
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6 comments:

  1. Marc Heath28 March 2018 at 06:47

    Excellent captures Mike. A good study of these birds and their daily lives.

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    1. Mike Attwood28 March 2018 at 22:20

      Thank you Marc, It was a lucky piece of timing.

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  2. Ana Mínguez Corella28 March 2018 at 19:27

    Magnificent series of pictures.. Happy Easter..

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  3. Breathtaking29 March 2018 at 08:02

    Good morning Mike!:) You arrived just at the right time.:) What an amazing series of captures, from the calling female peregrine, to the male peregrine sliding down her back,(the ultimate thrill,):=) and then the female flying away right in your direction. Your drivers seat has given you and us, the opportunity to view nature at it's most intimate moments,...now lets wait and see the result of this union. Great post Mike!:)

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    1. Mike Attwood30 March 2018 at 00:55

      Hi Sonjia, Thank you for your generous comments. It is the only creature that I seem to be able to photograph at the moment, but it certainly is a treat. Take care. Mike.

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Evacuated during the second world war to a village in Yorkshire where I lived in the home of a good photographer for more than five years who taught me the basics and a great deal about nature. Well past retirement age I have been a wildlife photographer for more than 30 years. Red Kites have been my speciality for much of this period. I did spend several years snapping wheelchair athletes and organizing the British Road Race Championship. In the year 2000 I was awarded a distinction by the Royal Photographic Society for my portfolio on wheelchair athletes. Most of my pics are digital, using Sony cameras and Sigma lenses. I used to spend many weeks each year with friends in Wales which is close to the Elan Valleys where I got many of my raptor pics. I now get these pictures more closely to home, specially red kites and peregrines. I support my pension by selling my pics, cards, coasters, fridge magnets and key rings etc. at craft fairs, something I wish I had done much earlier in life. I give illustrated talks to clubs and societies on wildlife and other branches of photography that I have been involved in.