On a drive one day, we stopped at a reserve that advertised a wild bird display. This peregrine falcon was waiting his turn and seemed to look in my direction so I took the shot. I’m not a great fan of these events but the birds were beautiful and if people take away an appreciation of them it can only help conservation efforts.
BELINDA GROVER PHOTOGRAPHY 
December 9, 2020 at 10:51 am
That’s a beautiful shot, Belinda. I don’t like these wild bird shows either.
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December 9, 2020 at 12:44 pm
Thank you, Greta.
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December 9, 2020 at 9:21 am
It is events like these (which I also usually avoid) that bring awareness to nature which seems to allude many people. And events like these can add to the conservation of our waning species, just like the peregrine and brown pelican and great egret once suffered. With all that aside, I really like this photo a lot, Belinda. You and the peregrine had this bonding moment and it’s just lovely to witness.
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December 9, 2020 at 11:06 am
I agree, there can be benefits. The birds were also treated very humanly, only handled for short periods.
Pleased you liked the photo, Jet.
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December 8, 2020 at 1:07 pm
They are truly beautiful looking birds.
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December 8, 2020 at 2:59 pm
I think so too.
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December 8, 2020 at 8:20 am
Nice Belinda! I agree with you on your statement.
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December 8, 2020 at 9:51 am
Thank you, Reed!
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December 8, 2020 at 6:17 am
As a nature lover and as a birder, it can be conflicting to decide if one should appreciate the bird show or not 🙂 . My person view is that their benefit probably outweigh their impact; the hope is that the people who see them get a better bond and appreciation for the magnificient birds and help in their conservation.
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December 8, 2020 at 9:53 am
I agree 😊
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December 8, 2020 at 1:29 am
I wondered how you got to see a peregrine falcon. The Captain has seen them off the west coast of the Charlottes, but I wouldn’t have expected to see them in a populated area. I suppose it’s like a bird zoo? Reserve sounds better. I agree with you, if it helps people have an appreciation for the birds, then I suppose it’s worth it.
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December 8, 2020 at 10:01 am
In doing a bit more reading I learned that peregrine falcons were brought back to healthy numbers (after they were decimated by pesticides) with the care of captive breeding programs learned from falconers. Now they’re found in the wild throughout most of the world!
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December 8, 2020 at 1:12 pm
That’s really good to hear. They have their favourite places and I haven’t been lucky enough to see one yet but maybe one day.
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December 8, 2020 at 3:02 pm
It’s quite a success story.
I hope you get the chance to see one.
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