Bird of Prey id please

[Words]

I saw this flying over our garden this afternoon. I'd appreciate help in identifying it. Doesn;t seem like our usual overhead visitors.

[gecko]

Any approximate idea of size? I'd say hobby or peregrine, but someone else will probably give you a better answer!

[suetblocks]

Possible peregrine or maybe even a gull of some sort

[paulthomas]

Not an easy shot to tell from. The head looks more gull-like than raptor-like although the wing shape is about right for a peregrine.

[Words]

Here's a couple more shots. I'd been wondering about the hobby or peregrine.

[James M]

I would say a Hobby.

[GuyF]

I'm pretty sure it's a Peregrine, The broad wings and chest and the fairly short tail are a giveaway, also the barred breast rather than the streaked breast of a Hobby.
Nice one to have over the garden, well done!
Guy

[James M]

Well there you go I couldn't see the chest, I need a new monitor as for some reason its gradually going darker

[Carl]

It`s a Peregrine mate.

[vinnychameleon]

yep peregrine

[Words]

Thanks all. That makes it a first for me. Well it would also have been a first as a Hobby, but you probably know what I mean. Sorry for the poor quality shots... white sky and no sun made it tricky, plus it was a heck of height for my lens.

[Carl]

Originally Posted by Words

Thanks all. That makes it a first for me. Well it would also have been a first as a Hobby, but you probably know what I mean. Sorry for the poor quality shots... white sky and no sun made it tricky, plus it was a heck of height for my lens.

It`k ok mate the main thing is you took some pics and they came ut good enough so we could see what bird it was.Congrats btw lets hope you get that hobby soon.

[welshie]

I see these birds nearly every day, they are nesting on a nearby quarry, Peregrine falcons.

[Words]

I had better luck today though. This is definitely a kestrel. But I haven't got a clue what it's eating!

[gecko]

Wonderful kestrel photos, really lovely.

[agrumpycow]

Originally Posted by Words

I had better luck today though. This is definitely a kestrel. But I haven't got a clue what it's eating!

Fantastic photos, what an opportunity you lucky so-and-so! I, too, have no idea what it's eating but it doesn't matter with great shots like that

[Urisk]

I dunno, I reckon the photos are all pretty good, espeically the third peregrine pic! And as for the kestrel photos; amazing!