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Peregrines at Torrey Pines State Beach : June 2015

June 5, 2015

I almost didn't go out today because of a poor weather forecast calling for AM drizzle and no clearing until 3P. The clouds didn't materialize and it turned out to be a beautiful afternoon into sunset, and the peregrines were busy. The adults were flying up and down the length of the cliffs, at times with juveniles in tow. Late in the afternoon, all the juveniles rested in pine trees along the trail.

(2:52p) Mom is waving some food around.

(3:06p) A pigeon (below) flew by the lifeguard tower southbound into falcon territory...

It tried to dive for the surface when it realized it was spotted.

The pigeon (right) tries to escape a falcon.

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Nabbed.

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Another falcon arrives on the scene.

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The pigeon's dropped to the other falcon...

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And manages to get away!

The chase continues...

(3:07p) Mom with what's probably the hapless pigeon.

(3:16p) Plucking

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Juvenile waiting to be fed

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(3:24p) Dad is alternately cruising and perching.

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(3:31p) The juvenile left for a short flight...

and crash lands...

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(3:47p) Chasing dad around

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(4:33p)

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(4:42p) Time to dogfight

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(5:26p)

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(5:38p) Launch sequence

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Curious critters

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(6:22p)

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(6:51p)

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(7:01p)

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In-flight relief

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(7:16p)

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