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Peregrine falcon

            Peregrine falcon - Falco peregrinus

The peregrine is a large and powerful falcon. It has long, broad, pointed wings and a relatively short tail. It is blue-grey above, with a blackish top of the head and an obvious black 'moustache' that contrasts with its white face. Its breast is finely barred. It is swift and agile in flight, chasing prey.

The strongholds of the breeding birds in the UK are the uplands of the north and west and rocky seacoasts. Peregrines were at a low point in the 1960s due to human persecution and the impact of pesticides in the food chain. Improved legislation and protection has helped the birds to recover and they have now expanded into many urban areas.

What they eat:
Medium-sized birds, such as wading birds, pigeons and small ducks.

The National Centre for Birds of Prey (NCBP) is  situated at the magnificent Duncombe Park estate in Helmsley. Set within the world famous North York Moors National Park

Many of the birds take to the skies in spectacular flying demonstrations or are part of important breeding projects. From the tiny terrestrial Burrowing Owl to the mighty and majestic Steller’s Sea Eagle the NCBP houses the largest collection of birds of prey in the north of England.

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Taken in: UK / England / Ryedale District / Helmsley (show map)

Taken on: May 12, 2021

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Canon EOS R5

Canon

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2021

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North Yorks Moors

North Yorkshire

England

National Centre for Birds of Prey

NCBP

Duncombe Park

Helmsley

North York Moors National Park

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Bird of Prey

Peregrine Falcon

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Sets appears in: • The National Centre for Birds of Prey • Birds

Groups appears in: • Wildlife of the British Isles

Camera: Canon EOS R5, f/11.0, 1/800 sec, 400mm, ISO 800 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Canon EOS R5
Lens:	EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM
Aperture:	f/11.0
Exposure Time:	0.001 sec (1/800)
Focal Length:	400mm
ISO:	800
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	No Flash
Exposure Program:	Shutter speed priority AE
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Auto
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic 10.2 (Windows)
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