Dramatic. I hope it was not staged or AI.
The second shot that made the final round of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. While I did not win this year, being in the top 8% around the World is pretty cool. Peregrine Falcon protecting the nest and giving the Pelican a little reminder. With over 60,000 entries making the final I am super thrilled. Thank you WPY! ksnaturephotography.com/about-1/ @followers Canon USA San Diego Bird Alliance
Hard to say who is grabbing who here. I have seen lots of pix of pelicans beaking or trying to swallow critters way too big for them, including a child’s head.
This peregrine falcon was raising her young on a cliff. She was very protective during this time. Anything that came too close to her nest risked being met with a fierce attack. It was amazing how she could take on something so much bigger than herself, like this brown pelican.
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Peregrine falcon harrassing Turkey vulture April 2025Photography by James C SENGULSony A1 / Sony 600MM F4 GM
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It looks like he has pretty good grip on that vulture.