Actually it was one of three of these beautiful (and rather deadly) birds - and she had just taken off:
Here comes trouble:
Was I happy? You bet!!
Our herring gulls are red listed birds. Think about that the next time you hear some flaming idiot calling for a cull of them.
Wonderful shots Clare, seen one on a cliff at Bempton, not seen one since.
cheers Terry
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They nest in the area each year I believe. The river is home to a regular food supply in addition to the local Pidge population.
I'm assuming this is Charing Cross Hospital in London?
Unicum arbustum haud alit duos erithacos
(One bush does not shelter two Robins)
Zenodotus (3rd Century B.C.)
Ooh, you've been up to the Smoke. Great shots. I reckon there will be more Peregrines in cities soon than in the countryside.
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Great, Clare! Lucky you! If that was London's Charing Cross you do get around! What drew you down south?
Kind regards, Ann
Unknown said:I'm assuming this is Charing Cross Hospital in London?
Unknown said:What drew you down south?
Was that today? We were there Saturday!
Blimey, it's a small world!! Yes, we were there today.
Too true!
Great pictures Clare! Looks like Charlie has been moulting one of her primaries on both sides - I didn't notice that when we were there.
So good to see you today!
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