Some time at Sandy Point State Park in Ipswich this past Sunday found this Peregrine Falcon zipping around the point on several occasions. I reported the band data and learned that it had fledged from a building in Cambridge, MA earlier this summer.
The Least Terns appear to be weathering all of the recent rains with several recently hatched chicks stretching their wings as they wait for the next meal to arrive.
This youngster just wanted to finish its nap.
While these two were hoping for lunch to be served.
Nothing like Mom's body warmth to keep the youngsters cozy and warm.
Wait... I want to get back in!
A bit of time around the yard found several cooperative subjects for the macro lens,
This Jumping Spider held still just long enough to get all of its eyes in focus.
The Ruby Meadowhawk Dragonflys were a bit easier to approach as they waited for their next meal to fly by.
My, my Grandma..... what big eyes you have...:)
This one found a snack and it appears to be a mosquito(?)
Hi Phil,
ReplyDeleteDo you know where exactly in Cambridge the Peregrine fledged? I'm hoping it's one of the ones from MIT; they had a nest camera this spring that I watched for months :)
Thanks!
Caitlin
Hi Caitlin, Yes the young falcon is on of the birds from the same nest you speak of. I watched the nest cam as well and visited at one point taking the photos seen at the following:
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Thanks for your note!
Enjoy,
Phil
Thanks for the info! My fiance works in an office that is quite literally right across from the nest, so we got attached to watching them (and emotionally invested in their success :)) I was so excited to see your beautiful photo, and am thrilled that at least one of them made it through the summer.
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Caitlin
Nice poost thanks for sharing
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