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Peregrine Pre-Flight Check
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Peregrine Pre-Flight Check

by Ed Williams

Category: AvianAdded June 6, 20121,772 views

Birds of Prey

Keywords: Peregrine, Falcon, Bird of Prey, Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge

It appeared that this Peregrine falcon was going through it's pre-flight checklist as we stopped under it's tree at the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge. It just stretched and hopped and still didn't go anywhere for several minutes as we watched. It seemed like it was showing off for the public.
Image Reference: 1125101:16PImage Crop: Less than 75% of originalDigital Enhancement: NoneModel Release: NAProperty Release: NACaptive: No