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    by perkyleb from Bains Corner CA on 04 Mar 2026
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    Driving through the village of St. Martins, N.B. this afternoon, I saw two large raptors sitting in a dead tree, and when I stopped to photograph them, realized they were peregrine falcons. They were nearly wiped out by DDT back in the day but have made a comeback around the Bay of Fundy. They must nest in the area, as they have been seen in the area before, but it's been years since I've seen them...so a very cool day!!

    • Camera: NIKON D7500
    • Focal: 500 mm
    • Shutter speed: 0.000625 sec
    • Aperture: f/ 6.3
    tagged: bird falcon peregrine animal beak accipiter hawk kite_bird buzzard accipitridae vertebrate bird_of_prey wing feather accipitriformes peregrine_falcon

    4 comments


    Clifford Dupuis posted 2026-03-12 5:10pm

    Wow what a great photograph and you were so lucky to get this opportunity of seeing one of these Falcons

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    Debra Plett posted 2026-03-12 9:01am

    Agree with Yves, you have captured the falcon perfectly. Great shot Jane.

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    Yves Langlois posted 2026-03-05 7:40am

    You sure deserve an encounter like that. Perfect focus and lighting.

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    bugbit posted 2026-03-04 5:10pm

    Great find

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