sbruenjes Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 I got these pics today in Central New jersey, along the Raritan River. I saw a peregrine falcon later.. are these pics also of the peregrine falcon? Or is this something else. Any help would be greatly appreciated. The last pic was the falcon, along the water... I'm not sure what its doing... is it eating a rock? Maybe that's shellfish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bird Nuts Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 The first bird is a Merlin. Note the large head in proportion to the body, the thin "sideburn", and the thin white tail bands. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birding Boy Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Agreed. We seem to be having a large Merlin trend here ? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jefferson Shank Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Merlin Peregrine Flacon (nice shot!) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bird Nuts Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 6 minutes ago, Jefferson Shank said: Merlin Peregrine Flacon (nice shot!) Are you typing with your tongue now? ? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Spencer Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 I'm darned if it doesn't look like the Peri is cracking a pecan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jefferson Shank Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Merlin Peregrine Flacon (nice shot!) Are you typing with your tongue now? ? LOL! No, I guess not this time. I looked Flacon up out of curiosity and it is a "a small stoppered bottle, especially one for perfume." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bird Nuts Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 1 minute ago, Jefferson Shank said: LOL! No, I guess not this time. I looked Flacon up out of curiosity and it is a "a small stoppered bottle, especially one for perfume." Ah, that's what's in its beak - a cork! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pictaker Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Peregrines eat rocks to get rid of Fatty buildup in their crops, Much like some birds eat dirt and sand so they can digest grains.. The peregrine will eventually hock up the rock coated with fat... and now you know the rest of the story... 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKLland Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 4 hours ago, Jefferson Shank said: Flacon Is that a tongue thing? Elbow thing? Leg thing? Is that a flag with the words on? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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