Monday 4 October 2010

Peregrine on Truro Cathedral

Was in town with Sue today when I noticed the Peregrine on the Cathedral Spire. I took Sue home then rushed back with the scope (more car park fees) and was surprised that it was still there. Worst of all was the realisation that setting a scope up in the middle of town attracts a lot of attention.

Looking at the blood on his feet I guess Truro is short of a Pigeon.
Interesting to note that when the wind blew he shut his right eye (last picture).

19 comments:

  1. Splendid observation and beautiful pictures Mike.... Wonderful!

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  2. That's great John, another good reward for your stirling efforts. I assure you had my camera been in the vicinity the Peregrine would not of stayed there!!!!!

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  3. A very different angle but effective.

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  4. We have got them on Chichester Cathedral. Must some sort of religious sect, very good shots.

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  5. Nice set of shots John,certainly worth all the funnny looks. If only they knew!

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  6. Love the Peregrine shots john, when I am in Truro I always have a look for a peregrine around the catherdral, but I never have seen one.
    Sam

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  7. This is a such a handsome bird.
    I can understand why you drew a lot of attention!

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  8. Great shots John, maybe it was offering up a prayer of thanks for the meal. Attention Seeker Huh.
    See you soon mate.

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  9. Great Shots John, wish it was on eye level composition. Overall a rewarding picture. Thanks.

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  10. Wow, what a great opportunity! Love the whole series.

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  11. How lucky you were to see them and to get pics of them John. I love the Falcons, well all the raptors actually. :)

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  12. Wonderful series of photographs! A most handsome bird. The angle makes the images especially interesting. Beautiful work ... as always!

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  13. What fabulous shots! Thank you for visiting my blog! Yours is phenomenal!

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  14. Many thanks for visiting and commenting on my blog John.
    Your images match my aspirations.

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  15. Fantastic pictures!
    I believe some live also right in the middle of New York, in Central Park!!
    Amazing how the wild life adapts easily to different situations!
    good "catch"!!

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  16. Hi JR and Sue.
    Well done on getting home and back in time to get those photo's. Very nice.

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  17. Nice shooting John and worth spending the extra pennies.

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  18. Thank all you for your comments.
    John.

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  19. Helena Nightingale14 June 2011 at 11:33

    It was great to see the pictures - I don't often see the peregrine falcons here in Truro, but I do find their feathers occasionally in the cloister garden. I will renew my watching.

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