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  1. FalconBirder

    Two Falcons - Isreal

    Thanks Tom, I might have guessed that you'd nail my cheeky quiz immediately. :-) Incidentally, I'm thinking 2nd calendar year is most likely for the Eurasian Hobby, simply because even though the 'trousers' are virtually hidden and undertail coverts are in shadow, I would expect to see rather...
  2. FalconBirder

    Merlin? UK

    Greetings! Very nice series of silhouettes of Merlin in action - thanks for sharing!
  3. FalconBirder

    Two Falcons - Isreal

    Greetings! Stumbled across this image on the web which was captured in Isreal in early October 2016. Any thoughts, with reasoning, on the identification and age of these two falcons please? Thanks in advance.
  4. FalconBirder

    Gibraltar - Bird of prey?

    This photo was apparently taken yesterday from the cockpit of a light aircraft during its approach to land at Gibraltar International Airport. Any thoughts please?
  5. FalconBirder

    Harrier ID from Dubai, UAE, 14.10.2016.

    Greetings! Apologies for the late contribution to this thread. Quite a challenging set of images but I think Peter captured just enough information to identify this bird of prey as an adult male Lesser Kestrel - see photos attached.
  6. FalconBirder

    Bird of Prey ID: Northern Spain

    Structure, proportions and plumage all point clearly to Common Buzzard. The environs and choice of perch are helpful too.
  7. FalconBirder

    BOP Manyara TZ

    Good captures - thanks for sharing! Photos 2 and 3 look good for Wahlberg's Eagle (Hieraaetus wahlbergi).
  8. FalconBirder

    Help with IDing. Juvenile Savanna Hawk?

    Nice photo. Looks like a juvenile Yellow-headed Caracara (Milvago chimachima).
  9. FalconBirder

    Falcon, Malta

    Happy New Year to all BF contributors, readers and moderators, This falcon looks as if it was in a bit of a hurry, so well done to Gladiator96 for capturing such an interesting and informative series of images. It's a pity that the bird was looking directly away from the camera in the first...
  10. FalconBirder

    Comment by 'FalconBirder' in media 'Australian Kestel'

    Nice capture Rookery. Sorry for the late contribution but for the record this is a Brown Falcon (Falco berigora), not a Nankeen Kestrel. In addition to various structural differences, the underside of any age or gender of Kestrel is much paler than the falcon in your excellent photo. Keep...
  11. FalconBirder

    Unidentified bird - Exmoor, Somerset, UK

    Thanks guys, The bill appears to be relatively short and straight which I think rules out any bird of prey. Feral Pigeon was my best guess too Tom. Any other suggestions please?
  12. FalconBirder

    Unidentified bird - Exmoor, Somerset, UK

    Greetings, Can anyone identify this bird please? Photographed by a friend who was on Exmoor, Somerset in September last year. He described 6 appearing from high in the sky and dropping like very noisy torpedoes and landing on the ground out of sight. Only one photo captured - attached...
  13. FalconBirder

    Accipiter in UAE today

    Thanks Tom, Lou and Omar for your considered contributions. Responding in reverse order: Omar - I agree that the reddish colouration on the legs is likely traces of blood from a prey item. In fact, the legs and feet appeared surprisingly bright yellow when the hawk was perched and viewed...
  14. FalconBirder

    Accipiter in UAE today

    Hi Tom, Thanks for the quick and helpful reply. Agree with age - juvenile (now second calendar year) hawk. Surely the features you mention - barred breast and yellow eye - don't rule out Shikra do they?
  15. FalconBirder

    Accipiter in UAE today

    Any thoughts on the identification and age of this Accipiter please? Record shot digiscoped this afternoon at Al Ain, UAE. Thanks in advance.
  16. FalconBirder

    Falcon identification

    Many thanks Tom and Tib78 for your replies. I share Tib78's view that this falcon seems to match the structure and plumage characteristics of a juvenile Lanner Falcon. I can see no obvious signs of it being a hybrid. Thanks again for your help and best regards,
  17. FalconBirder

    Falcon identification

    Hi Valery, Thanks for your reply - from a document that I've been sent to review. No background data provided except that it covers Old, rather than New World. Best regards,
  18. FalconBirder

    Falcon identification

    Greetings, Any thoughts on the identification of this falcon, with reasoning, please? Thanks in advance.
  19. FalconBirder

    A Peregrin? Oshawa ON

    Splendid photos KyleM of an adult Peregrine, particularly the second image - classic pose, great lighting and even a catchlight in its eye. Excellent work - thanks for sharing.
  20. FalconBirder

    Falcon ID from UAE, 05.12.2014.

    Greetings Omar, I reached exactly the same conclusion (adult female Barbary Falcon) when these images were posted on an alternative Forum a few days ago. Such a shame that the falcon stands almost no chance of survival because the leash is almost certain to become entangled and cause it to...
  21. FalconBirder

    Comment by 'FalconBirder' in media 'merlin (female)'

    Hi Carol, Nice capture - thanks for sharing. Short wings, long tail and yellow eye confirm this to be a Sparrowhawk, not a Merlin. The buff fringes on the upper wing-coverts indicate that it is a juvenile. Patrolling roadside hedges is a common hunting strategy used by Sparrowhawks. Best...
  22. FalconBirder

    Can anyone identify this bird of prey?

    Thanks for posting the photo JessCK11. Agree it's a smart-looking Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus). The buff fringing on the coverts of the upper-parts, coupled with streaking (not barring) on the breast indicate that it's a juvenile (hatched in 2014).
  23. FalconBirder

    Barbary Falcon, Bulgaria

    I share Tom's concerns. The IUCN Guidelines on Reintroductions are rightly very clear and firm on founder stock, as follows: 'Founders should show characteristics based on genetic provenance, and on morphology, physiology and behaviour that are assessed as appropriate through comparison with...
  24. FalconBirder

    Red Kite moult

    I agree with Biancone, this does not appear to be gunshot damage but standard wear and tear to the tips of the outer primary feathers of a 2cy Kite after almost a year of use. Moreover, it seems virtually impossible for gunshot to have damaged both wingtips only. I believe the bird is showing...
  25. FalconBirder

    Merlin or Peregrine?

    Really? Photos of adult males from Canada, Iceland and Norway attached for reference. Best regards,
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