Raptor ID Please

Durrell · #1 (**permalink**) 11-08-2009, 05:34 PM

Hello,

Can anyone please ID the raptor just heading out of the frame in this photo.
I think it may be a juvenile Hobby or Peregrine.

Thank You.

big bill · #2 (**permalink**) 11-08-2009, 06:08 PM

Hello Durrell not to sure but going by colourisation on the chest and legs would say Peregrine no doubt someone will be along shortly who will be able to help and give a definate answer

Beekeeper · #3 (**permalink**) 11-08-2009, 06:52 PM

Not sure either but it is a very nice picture

BK

PMG · #4 (**permalink**) 11-08-2009, 07:05 PM

Peregrine because the banding on the tail broadens towards the outer edge - there is streaking/banding marks on its flanks and by size alone comparison to the Little Egret!

Nice pic!

Pauline

Durrell · #5 (**permalink**) 11-08-2009, 08:00 PM

Thanks all for the id and the comments on the photo.
I like the explanation as well, the banding on the flanks was too subtle for me to notice without looking again, the size is more obvious though!