wildcritters Nature Photography

LOCATION PHOTO #3528 

Hudson Valley

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Peregrine Falcon (m)

[Falco pelegrinus]

3/25/2024

Hudson Valley NY

These ferocious hunters torpedo toward their prey at spped up to 200 mph, extending their talons forward to brake at the last moment then balling a foot into a fist to deliver a knockout punch to the target.

Photo# 3528

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