Gyr Falcon 2 by danob
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Imagine a falcon which is considerably larger than a Peregrine, weighing almost twice as much. Now imagine that its plumage is a pure snowy white colour and that it lives in the Siberian Arctic, chasing down prey up to the size of a Barnacle Goose and you can see why the Gyr Falcon is so highly prized amongst both birdwatchers and falconers. Sadly, the Gyr Falcons which breed in Europe are almost exclusively of the less glamorous dark morph which is dull grey rather than pure white but still impressively beautiful and powerful. Apart from sheer bulk, they can be told from Peregrines by their lead-grey rather than blue-grey upperparts, less obvious black mask and pale panels in their primaries which make the wings look patchy. The Perigrine is still the fastest in a dive but the Gyr is the fastest bird in level flight, to correct a possible misconception in my previous shot of this bird of Prey elsewhere in my Gallery.
This one was taken at a Bird of prey centre and was looking at a small fly you will need to look very closely in this smaller size to spot it
Thanks for taking time to look and feel free to comment if you wish..
Comments (52)
I wish we had something like that place here. Crystal clear with a good look on that background. Ah well back to ducks, till I find something more wild.
How beautiful Dan! He looks like he is in deep thought.
Magnificent bird and capture here Dan, man this has a nice color to it...thanks for the always informative information! Aloha!
Such an outstandingly beautiful bird. Perfect capture
Beautiful colors and contrast ! Nice shot !
stunning portraits and colours! i'm jelous of this kind of shots! bravo!
Very beautiful whole.
Very impressive. Aloha
Masterpiece!
Wow...wonderful photo and very usefull intrudaction of these magnificant birds.
Beautiful bird and capture!
Just amazing
beautiful picture and lovely bird V
Marvellous photography Danny! Wildlife at its most beautiful :-)
Wow, very impreessive capture of this special bird of prey in these rather light colors! Love to see all those stunning details! Outstanding work, Danny! :)
Marvellous, such concentration! Beside enjoying the bird I love the background with sun playing in the grass, the greens are awesome!
What a beautiful guy!!!!!!!!!! excellent work Danny!!!!
Love the green backdrop,it sets this gorgeous guy off beautifully.Another awesome capture,Danny.Sigh...
This is simply awesome
Magnificent!!!
Wow!!!! I am totally envious!!!! I would die to see one up close!!!!! Stunning!!!!!!!
fantastic shot & image, i like this colouring-mood:-)