ID please - Peregrine ?

[mrs12662008]

Hello,

(Firstly, thanks to those that replied to my previous post about a sparrow)

Today I saw a bird of prey chasing Lapwing at Aberlady bay - see photos.
Was it a Peregrine Falcon ?

Thanks,
David

[Jason Claxton]

Yes it looks like a Peregrine to me,David.

[Phoebe]

Looks like a juvenile peregrine to me As for age I can't be sure but it looks like it has moulted some tail feathers so could be a year old.

Someone more knowledgeable will give you more detail.

Well spotted and very well captured photos!
Phoebe

[mrs12662008]

Thanks for the replies.
Here's another photo of the Peregrine in action.

[Fieldfare95]

Brilliant photos, would love to see a peregrine
I would say a juvenile too.

[willing to learn]

It is indeed a eyass (Juvenile) female peregrine, it still has its 12 tail feathers,
I think the gaps are due to its tail being spread and used as a rudder, to control direction. What a great sight to witness, and photos to match. Well done.
Regards
Colin

[mrs12662008]

Thanks for the responses.
It was a spectacular performance to watch. Most of my photos were out of focus, but here's the best of the lot.