Peregrine breaking the neck on Pigeon
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Model = Canon EOS-1D Mark II N
Exposure Time = 1/1250"
F Number = F8
Exposure Program = Manual
ISO Speed Ratings = 400
Metering Mode = Spot
Flash = Off
Focal Length = 400mm
Color Space = sRGB
Exposure Mode = Manual exposure
Handheld using Bushhawk
In this image it shows the Peregrine breaking the neck of the Pigeon.
Funny enough as I was processing this I saw on Animal Planet that in level flight, a Pigeon flies the same speed as a Peregrine does.
It said that a Pigeon has more stamina than a Peregrine though. If the Peregrine is diving on the Pigeon, the Pigeon is outmatched. They said the Peregrine only hits about 20% of the Pigeons they go after. Also another trick the Pigeon has is at the last split second before the Peregrine hits, the Pigeon turns upside down creating a "stall' in his flight, making him drop like a rock. This makes the Peregrine miss. It was a shame for the Pigeon that he didn't see this episode. :D