Gyr Falcon 2 by danob

Photography • Creatures • posted on Mar 28, 2006

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Imagine a falcon which is considerably larger than a Peregrine, weighing almost twice as much. Now imagine that its plumage is a pure snowy white colour and that it lives in the Siberian Arctic, chasing down prey up to the size of a Barnacle Goose and you can see why the Gyr Falcon is so highly prized amongst both birdwatchers and falconers. Sadly, the Gyr Falcons which breed in Europe are almost exclusively of the less glamorous dark morph which is dull grey rather than pure white but still impressively beautiful and powerful. Apart from sheer bulk, they can be told from Peregrines by their lead-grey rather than blue-grey upperparts, less obvious black mask and pale panels in their primaries which make the wings look patchy. The Perigrine is still the fastest in a dive but the Gyr is the fastest bird in level flight, to correct a possible misconception in my previous shot of this bird of Prey elsewhere in my Gallery. This one was taken at a Bird of prey centre and was looking at a small fly you will need to look very closely in this smaller size to spot it Thanks for taking time to look and feel free to comment if you wish..

Comments (52)

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Zacko

9:54AM | Tue, 28 March 2006

Such a beautiful photo of that amazing looking bird. Love the warm colors in it too. A most perfect shot! #:O)

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kansas

9:57AM | Tue, 28 March 2006

Beautiful feather markings and color. Wonderful photo. Thanks for the info.

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bevchiron

10:28AM | Tue, 28 March 2006

They really are the most majestic birds & your shot shows the beauty of this one so well, excellent capture.

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tmathise

10:36AM | Tue, 28 March 2006

What a gorgeous bird of prey! You've done a fantastic job of photographing it too. I really appreciate the info you've provided here as well. Most excellent! Have an awesome day Danny.

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Klutz

10:55AM | Tue, 28 March 2006

Very nice portrait of a unusual and beautiful bird. :0)

nhirschberger

10:57AM | Tue, 28 March 2006

What a gorgeous creature and capture ! Glad you told me about the fly, first I thought there's dust on my monitor. Fantastic expression and details ! Most excellent work ! Thanks for the infos and sharing !!! V

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Undertaker

11:00AM | Tue, 28 March 2006

Excellent shot. Great.

Valerie-Ducom

11:09AM | Tue, 28 March 2006

wowwwwwwwwwwww, excellent photo and impressiv falcon with tese b&w naturel and your lighting!!!! excelelnt done my friend ;) good evening and kiss

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nathalie06

11:19AM | Tue, 28 March 2006

Mummmmmm wonderful this Gyr, in fact it seems a Peregrine in white ! I love the designs on his feathers. So beautifu Danny. Maybe there where some of his brothers in Lapland ??? He lives in cold countries.... I would like to see so far these birds, lucky guy !!!!! Have a nice evening my friend. Hugs. V

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iaacf

11:31AM | Tue, 28 March 2006

I never heard of this species.. It's a beautiful falcon though. The image... well.. what can I say... have to repeat myself.. is beautiful.

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CarolSassy

11:40AM | Tue, 28 March 2006

He looks so gentle to be a hunter. Beautiful picture! V (:

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RodolfoCiminelli

11:46AM | Tue, 28 March 2006

Impressive picture of great detail....!!! Beautiful colors and natural illumination....:!!!!

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Damia

11:56AM | Tue, 28 March 2006

Absolutely beautiful!! I see the little bug he's looking at. I'm glad you mentioned it. I love the contrast between the bright green background and the white feathers. Gorgeous shot! :)

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1010

12:11PM | Tue, 28 March 2006

Another, simply beautiful shot. You rock!!!!! V

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Chaos911

12:42PM | Tue, 28 March 2006

what a F A N T A S T I C shot and work!!!! super cooooool!!! :)

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Nath06

12:43PM | Tue, 28 March 2006

Wonderful capture and bird!!! Bravo :)

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mommavelvet9999

12:44PM | Tue, 28 March 2006

Absolutely gorgeous!!!!! Never seen one with those colors before now! Thank you for the exceptional experience!

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GiveMe

12:47PM | Tue, 28 March 2006

Excellent shot. Tks Danny :^)

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SoulSearcherr

1:20PM | Tue, 28 March 2006

what a wonderful warm shot..love the bg with his color beak..S

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Cosme..D..Churruca

1:40PM | Tue, 28 March 2006

Super genial Danny !

vlaaitje

1:54PM | Tue, 28 March 2006

such a wonderful bird !!! Love the feathers of course...and yes you pointed me earlier about that tiny fly....superb...

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Laelia

2:02PM | Tue, 28 March 2006

Splendid colors and clear pic !! Excellent q:)

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pm_hackworth

2:19PM | Tue, 28 March 2006

AMAZING!!! VOTE!!! :)

soulofharmony

2:39PM | Tue, 28 March 2006

absolutely stunning and perfect dan... !!!!!!!!!!!!

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kimariehere

2:44PM | Tue, 28 March 2006

i dont believe i have ever seen one like this ususally they are brown!!.. what a beautiful capture and wonderful look it has !!...oh i just read it WOW a prized bird!! ... thank you for posting i enjoyed seeing its beauty today!!

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