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Peregrines at Torrey Pines State Beach : June 16-20, 2016

June 16, 2016

A nice sunny day, but the juveniles appear to be ranging farther and most appearances are a quick flyby.

(10:31a)

(10:44a) An osprey flies by unmolested

(10:50a) Three kestrels fly by unmolested

(11:00a)

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(11:55a) Mom

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(12:40p) A brief dogfight

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(12:44p) One of the adults goes after an osprey

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June 20, 2016

Another sunny day, but didn't see much of the falcons. I'll declare the end of my peregrine season at this point.

(7:53a) A kestrel gets chased by a falcon

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(9:06a)

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(9:41a)

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A bee fly to pass the time

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(11:18a) A juvenile zips by

Some dolphins were riding the surf offshore

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Anise Swallowtail

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Mormon Metalmark

(12:34p)