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Aplomado Falcon - (for Danob)

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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

8:34AM | Thu, 29 November 2007

Beautiful capture and bird, excellent.

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Fred255

8:34AM | Thu, 29 November 2007

Super photo! Very well done!

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rocserum

8:59AM | Thu, 29 November 2007

wonderful shot Marie! RS

BorisB

9:05AM | Thu, 29 November 2007

Wonderful eye-contact and an excellent composition!!

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kansas

9:14AM | Thu, 29 November 2007

Excellent shot of this nearly extinct falcon. Interesting info. Great dedi to Danny.

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danob

9:28AM | Thu, 29 November 2007

What a great Image Maria.. I am not sure I deserve such praise.. And helping is always a pleasure..

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KarmaSong

9:38AM | Thu, 29 November 2007

A stupendous and most beautiful close-up capture!This is top-notch photography.

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featherwitch

9:42AM | Thu, 29 November 2007

How wonderful you got to capture this "survivor"! Nice job! :)

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tizjezzme

9:43AM | Thu, 29 November 2007

This is BEAUTIFUL !!!!!!

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LudyMelltSekher

9:48AM | Thu, 29 November 2007

@>---Hello my dear friend MarĂ­a,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<---<---@

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toddaking

9:49AM | Thu, 29 November 2007

Excellent picture. Todd

MrsLubner

10:23AM | Thu, 29 November 2007

How beautiful and I'm amazed at it's tender size. Teh bands are almost bigger than he is.

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barbdennist

10:32AM | Thu, 29 November 2007

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.

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RodolfoCiminelli

10:50AM | Thu, 29 November 2007

Fantastic shot my friend....!!!

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Chipka

10:54AM | Thu, 29 November 2007

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!

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virginiese

10:58AM | Thu, 29 November 2007

Very great shot ! This bird seems to be so noble ! And what a look ! :) Bravo Virginie

Liam.

11:17AM | Thu, 29 November 2007

Another fantastic capture, my friend. Perfect DOF.

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dorothylee

11:58AM | Thu, 29 November 2007

Lovely portrait of this great looking bird. I love how he's posing for you!

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Hendesse

12:32PM | Thu, 29 November 2007

Excellent capture with fantastic details. I like very much the pose!

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JaneEden

12:56PM | Thu, 29 November 2007

Fabulous capture of this stunning bird, excellent detail hugs Jane xx

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DennisReed

1:38PM | Thu, 29 November 2007

Beautiful Bird! Thanks for the vision! :)

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Valentin

1:51PM | Thu, 29 November 2007

Fantastic shot of beautiful bird of pray !!!

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Ionel

1:53PM | Thu, 29 November 2007

Excellent capture!!!

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mickuk50

1:59PM | Thu, 29 November 2007

what an excellent capture .beautiful bird :o) mick

wingnut55

2:44PM | Thu, 29 November 2007

a very neat shot, and very sharp.

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Cosine

3:17PM | Thu, 29 November 2007

Excellent capture, Maria. I really like the background, too.

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mark.spooner

4:08PM | Thu, 29 November 2007

Nicely captured.

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goodoleboy

5:15PM | Thu, 29 November 2007

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.

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npauling

6:55PM | Thu, 29 November 2007

Wow how lucky to see him and you have captured him beautifully.

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Cytisus

9:00PM | Thu, 29 November 2007

Beautiful shot, I only hope that I get as good!!!!!!!!

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