PEREGRINE FALCON (શાહીન, àªેરી)
When we heard that word our mind thinks about
speed.
The peregrine is famous for its speed, reaching over 322
km/h (200 mph) during its high speed dive making it the fastest member of the
animal kingdom. According to a National Geographic TV programme, the highest
measured speed of a peregrine falcon is 389 km/h (242 mph).
Peregrine means ‘on a journey ‘or ‘wandering ‘, attributed
to the falcons long distance migration.
Peregrine Falcon is winter visitor in Indian subcontinent
and also resident bird. We were already trying to search this bird many times. Each
time when we visit LRK we asked our guide about this bird and after searching a
lot in rann we find many of other raptors except Peregrine Falcon. During this
winter season we went to Nalsarovar for the Small Pratincole. While going
towards that place we saw Peregrine Falcon. But unaware of its ID due to its
immature stage. Again in same season we encounter this beauty in LRK. This time
we instantly recognise it because its adult Peregrine Falcon. Later we came to
know that the particular bird which we clicked is just like Queen of LRK. Many
photographers already captured its beauty. She is female Peregrine Falcon. Its
like tigress Machchhali of Ranthambhore. We saw many photographs on her favourite
perch many times. She is ruling this area from many years. While clicking the Peregrine
Falcon we observed following events. We
saw Peregrine Falcon resting in shadow of a tree. When we approach the bird
first its try to hide itself by literally walking behind the tree. When its
feel safe then it waits and observe us. After some time its fly away. We able
take few amazing flying shot of her.
29th November 2015
Wild Ass Wildlife Sanctuary, Little Rann of Kutch,
Gujarat, India
Nikon D7100
AF-S Nikkor 300mm F/4D IF-ED + AF-S
Teleconverter TC-14E
Excellent information and pictures!
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