Breakfast in the Park

I was lucky enough to come across this peregrine falcon dining on an American Widgeon in Oak Harbor on December 31st, 2006.

Flying Feathers

He kept hopping around with the duck and the feathers would fly.

Hopping Around

Didn't his mother tell him not to play with his food.

The Feather

He had a feather stuck in his beak - he kept shaking his head to try and free it. :)

Lethal Embrace

He appears to be embracing his prey.

Power Stance

I wouldn't mess with this bird... Would you?

Gag, duck feet again!!!

He successfully swallowed this duck foot. Yuck. ;)

Headed Out

Finished with his meal, the falcon prepares to leave the area.

The aftermath

There wasn't much left of this bird but the ID was easy.

Nature being nature

This is a serene image of a violent act. Hey, falcons have to eat too....