sbruenjes 50 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 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? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Bird Nuts 5,171 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Birding Boy 2,294 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Agreed. We seem to be having a large Merlin trend here 😁 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jefferson Shank 2,675 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Merlin Peregrine Flacon (nice shot!) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Bird Nuts 5,171 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 6 minutes ago, Jefferson Shank said: Merlin Peregrine Flacon (nice shot!) Are you typing with your tongue now? 😆 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Spencer 3,791 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 I'm darned if it doesn't look like the Peri is cracking a pecan. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jefferson Shank 2,675 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Bird Nuts 5,171 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 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! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pictaker 2,937 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IKLland 1,289 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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