Peregrines

[Guest Owen]

sammy

those of us who are plagued with Peregrines would not dream of harming certain birds of prey. My two faviourites are the Red Kites and Eagle Owls.

Red Kites can not catch and hold a pigeon in flight but they can seize one that is dead and being held by a peregrine. Peregrines struggle to fly with the weight of a dead bird so the Red Kite can take avantage.

It may be possible that, in the past, Pigeon Faciers and Gamekeepers would have shot Red Kites, but it is doubtful that it could or would happen today.

When you deal with the RSPB you should remember that they are liars. They have introduced Sea Eagles to parts of Scotland and refuse to accept that they take the lambs. The lambs they take are not the small weak ones, these are normal healthy lambs. This in spite of the fact that some of these small Farmers are going out of business because of it.

They have also set their minds against the Eagle Owl and are known to kill them. Their excuse is that the Eagle Owl is not a British Bird. As I say they are liars and have no interest in basic things like fairness and common sense.

Just look at the way they distort the population figures on birds of prey. Liars.

[Guest strapper]

 

if kites are harmless to pigeons then why do the rspb make out that it is pigeon fanciers that is poisoning them

 

i think the main bop they refer to that are poisioned by fanciers is the peregrine,ive never witnessed or heard of a red kite taking a pigeon,they are more likely to drop onto an unsuspecting rabbit chewing away in a field or savange on scraps thrown down onto feeding sites around the uk.

 

[billt]

Good thread on Bops, The Golden Eagle is 32ins. female 3ins. bigger as true in most Bop species, The Peregrine is 15ins. (male) The Red Kite lives almost entirely on carrion, this makes it hard for them as farmers arn't allowed to leave fallen stock on the field, there are feeding stations set up for them around West Wales, Buzzards and crows join in. The Peregrine mostly kills by stooping and striking them to the ground but do also catch in mid-air, Peregrines are only a danger when the pigeons are flying, unlike goshawk and female sparrowhawk that snatch on the ground or near to

[ally mac]

My pal was out with a stalker on an estate a couple of year ago, one of the punters had a peregrine which seemed spooked and wouldnt go up. Eventually went up and there was a loud whoosh as a golden eagle came down and took the peregrine.

[Babybird]

Does anyone have any pictures of hawks? I see a few around here but don't know what they are :-/

[Beanz]

Saw  a wildlife program on telly once were peregrines were taking flamingo's and they are as big as a goose not as fat mind you so not as heavy.

 

 

                                                        Paul

[Guest bakes]

Does anyone have any pictures of hawks? I see a few around here but don't know what they are :-/

 

sparrow hawks

cock

 

hen

 

in flight pic

 

pergrine

[Guest bakes]

goshawk

 

 

in flight pic

 

there you go seona few pic for you pal found off the internet all the best.

[billt]

Great pics there Bakes

[cemetary]

goshawk

 

 

in flight pic

 

there you go seona few pic for you pal found off the internet all the best.

 

Some great pics mate, think ill ask the sister in law to paint wan for me,  

[Babybird]

The one I saw today was a sparrow hawk hen sat on a hay bale, was a pretty picture, thanks for the pics

[blaz]

The peregrine falcon eats a variety of animals. It eats mostly birds, but will eat bats and rodents. The peregrine's favorite food are pigeons and ducks. Peregrines hunt by mostly chasing their prey in the air. Animals being chased by a peregrine falcon have a 66% chance of escaping. The peregrines chase and swoop down at their prey at over 200 miles an hour, they squash their prey with their massive talons or stun it by colliding in midair. The falcon then quickly kills the prey by biting it's throat. Young falcons who are just learning to hunt may chase and eat dragonflies and other large insects.

 

[blaz]

Peregrine falcons prey almost exclusively on birds (doves, pigeons, shorebirds, waterfowl, passerines, etc), although they will also eat small "reptiles" (such as lizards) and mammals. Although the peregrine captures its prey with its claws, it generally kills its prey with its beak

[Babybird]

The are beautiful elegant creatures, just wish they would stay away from my babies :'(