Peregrine/Hobby ID

["Ian Northcott" <>]

Hi Mike

I'd say its size, the amount of white at the back of the head, the the
rufous underparts and general meek demeanor make it a Hobby.

Cheers

Ian


On 9/30/06, Mike Simpson <> wrote:
> Today there was a small falcon on the wires outside our house. It was
> being
> harassed by a pair of Magpie Larks. I got 5 pictures of it, but from the
> angle I was standing, I could not be sure whether it is a Peregrine or an
> Australian Hobby, can anyone help?
>
> Pictures are at
> http://members.optusnet.com.au/ozbird2/falcon1.jpg
> http://members.optusnet.com.au/ozbird2/falcon2.jpg
> http://members.optusnet.com.au/ozbird2/falcon3.jpg
> http://members.optusnet.com.au/ozbird2/falcon4.jpg
> http://members.optusnet.com.au/ozbird2/falcon5.jpg
>
> Unfortunately the sun was behind it, and by the time I got my binoculars
> out
> it had disappeared.
>
> Regards, Mike Simpson
> Penrith, NSW, Australia
> http://members.optusnet.com.au/ozbirds
>
>
>
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