GYRFALCON by danob
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Description
GYRFALCON (falco rusticolus)
The beautiful Gyrfalcon is the world's largest falcon - with a wingspan in excess of 5ft. The Gyr (pronounced 'ger') is the world's fastest falcon in level flight. Being a bird of the Arctic tundra, Gyrs are not resident in this country but a few visit us; usually in the Northern Isles and sometimes Ireland, the West Country and the Scilly Isles.
Their plumage is highly variable, ranging from brown and grey, to almost pure white with a few black spots. Prey consists almost entirely of birds which - as well as stooping - it can fly down in direct pursuit. It can use its superior weight and speed to tackle quite large birds such as geese, but inland populations rely almost entirely on Grouse and Ptarmigan.
FACT FILE:
LENGTH: 50 - 60cms (20 - 24ins)
WINGSPAN: 130 - I 60cms (51 - 63ins)
WEIGHT: 0.8 - 2.1kg (1Ib 1 2oz - 41bs 10oz)
HABITAT: Rocky coasts and low-lying moorland where prey is plentiful
Thanks for taking time to look and any comments
Comments (38)
soulofharmony
absolutely fantastic capture and photography sublime, outstanding clarity...:)..)))))
1010
He is so beautiful, do you live in a wildlife sancuary???? Exquisite phtots... ~V~
danob
Lol my wife thinks so
nongo
Supburb photography!!!!! 5 ft wing span is amazing!!! love to see one in flight. **** ;)
danob
Lol my wife thinks so
pm_hackworth
No fair! You're beautiful white bird is right next to my picture of my little woodpecker. They will laugh at mine, now! LOL! VOTE
Damia
Beautiful capture! The pose is great! So pretty. :)
r0cker0
W0W!!! Beautifull, I didn't know about this amazing bird... do you have any more pics of them? wow!!
kimariehere
a remarkable bird stunning beautiful capture!!..
tizjezzme
My gosh, what a beautiful creature. Gorgeous photo!!! Was this taken at a zoo of some sort? If I had birds like that flying wild around here, I would be in my glory!
Tamela.J.
OMG This is gorgeous! WOW What a shot!
Punaguy
Magnificent bird here Dan...whew, he looks like all business! Aloha!
kansas
A beautiful photo of this falcon. Thanks again for the info. I am getting educated along with all the enjoyment of seeing your photos.
SophiaDeer
Beautiful!! The wings are gorgeous. An excellent photograph!
DJB
That was an interesting read.Quality shot that is your norm.What I can't figure out is you got such brightness on the one wing, but that light did not hit the beak or head.
patmartj
A truely beautiful bird
Masema
Gorgeous creature. Another beautiful shot. Love it.
WonderfulCreation
it's a gorgeous bird. But not sharp and that is nothing for you.
nathalie06
Ciao Danny. For me it's the most beautiful of the Falcons. The designs on his wings are incredible. I was laughting reading about your wife and the wild sanctuary... But I'm shure that your wife is someone extraordinary too ! Superb photograph my friend. Have a nice day. Hugs. Nathalie
vlaaitje
Your bird shots rocks.....I love them all....wonderful colours and dof..well taken
sinistar
Fantastic image my friend.
marybelgium
Wow ! very nicely captured !
sharky_
You make it look so easy and yet its an impossible shot for me. Beautiful job here. aloha
Tedz
A fine Image.
YohannR
WOW... stunning bird... great shot... you have capture his beauty and grace...!!! V
tommorules
Absolutely stunning, love the pattern of those awesome feathers. What a beautiful bird (not if you're a vole, but hey, can't please everyone!)
RodolfoCiminelli
A fantastic capture Daniel!!! Impressive bird!!!
jimry
What a find mate...big bugger huh!
cynlee
beautiful gyr ;]
WandM
Such a beautiful animal and capture.