Aplomado Falcon - (for Danob) by CavalierLady
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Description
The Aplomado Falcon (Falco femoralis), once common to extreme southern Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona, virtually disappeared from the U.S. in the early 1930's, and none had been sighted since the early 1950's, thought to be due to changes in habitat. Small to medium sized, these birds are found in Central and South America, living in open grassland and savannah, feeding on small birds and insects. Several years ago, several dozen pairs were released into southern Texas by The Peregrine Fund. Success was shown when these pairs produced young. There are plans this year to release several Aplomado Falcons in New Mexico. This juvenile may be one of them, as you can see that he is banded. It was "quite the buzz" that this one had been sighted at this wildlife refuge and there were dozens of photographers hoping to get a sight of him. Still and yet, it is *very* rare to see one of these falcons in the U.S. and it is on the endangered list.
Dedicated to Danny, and to thank him for his helpful suggestions, and for the constant inspiration he provides with his raptor and wildlife photography. Thank you, Danny, you give the rest of us something to aspire to.
Thanks very kindly for your views and kind comments on my recent images. I appreciate it.
Comments (48)
aljaysart
Beautiful capture and bird, excellent.
Fred255
Super photo! Very well done!
rocserum
wonderful shot Marie! RS
BorisB
Wonderful eye-contact and an excellent composition!!
kansas
Excellent shot of this nearly extinct falcon. Interesting info. Great dedi to Danny.
danob
What a great Image Maria.. I am not sure I deserve such praise.. And helping is always a pleasure..
KarmaSong Online Now!
A stupendous and most beautiful close-up capture!This is top-notch photography.
featherwitch
How wonderful you got to capture this "survivor"! Nice job! :)
tizjezzme
This is BEAUTIFUL !!!!!!
LudyMelltSekher
@>---Hello my dear friend María,Absolutely fantastic!!!!.Wonderful photography as usual, Congratulations! A million stars from me!!!** Have a wonderful day and.Giant kiss in Your heart. Luminous blesing. Ludy<---<---@
toddaking
Excellent picture. Todd
MrsLubner
How beautiful and I'm amazed at it's tender size. Teh bands are almost bigger than he is.
barbdennist
What a beautiful bird and what a beautiful picture of him/her. The background is perfect to showcase the bird and the detail is amazing. Wow! I hope it does well and that the numbers increase; thanks for the information about it.
RodolfoCiminelli
Fantastic shot my friend....!!!
Chipka
This is a beautiful and regal shot...excellent in every respect, especially in the facial features that you captured so clearly. Raptors are such regal creatures and you picture does exquisite justice to the species! Great work!
virginiese
Very great shot ! This bird seems to be so noble ! And what a look ! :) Bravo Virginie
Liam.
Another fantastic capture, my friend. Perfect DOF.
dorothylee
Lovely portrait of this great looking bird. I love how he's posing for you!
Hendesse
Excellent capture with fantastic details. I like very much the pose!
JaneEden
Fabulous capture of this stunning bird, excellent detail hugs Jane xx
DennisReed
Beautiful Bird! Thanks for the vision! :)
Valentin
Fantastic shot of beautiful bird of pray !!!
Ionel
Excellent capture!!!
mickuk50
what an excellent capture .beautiful bird :o) mick
wingnut55
a very neat shot, and very sharp.
Cosine
Excellent capture, Maria. I really like the background, too.
mark.spooner
Nicely captured.
goodoleboy
Very nice macro here, Maria. Unless this is a juvenile, it's difficult to believe that this is a falcon, which are usually rather large raptors.
npauling
Wow how lucky to see him and you have captured him beautifully.
Cytisus
Beautiful shot, I only hope that I get as good!!!!!!!!