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Peregrine Falcon

Scientific Name: Falco peregrinus Family: Falconidae Order: Falconiformes
Size: 15-20 inches Range: Habitat: Likes cliff-filled areas. Was moving into cities.

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Photo 1 of 10.   Location: Coyote Hills.   Date: 2005-05-28

At Ardenwood Blvd. overpass of Alameda Creek


Photo 2 of 10.   Location: Coyote Hills.   Date: 2005-05-28

At Ardenwood Blvd. overpass of Alameda Creek


Photo 3 of 10.   Location: Coyote Hills.   Date: 2005-05-28

At Ardenwood Blvd. overpass of Alameda Creek


Photo 4 of 10.   Location: Coyote Hills.   Date: 2005-05-28

At Ardenwood Blvd. overpass of Alameda Creek


Photo 5 of 10.   Location: Coyote Hills.   Date: 2005-05-28

At Ardenwood Blvd. overpass of Alameda Creek


Photo 6 of 10.   Location: Fremont Baylands.   Date: 2012-01-04

Not the most nature-looking shot.


Photo 7 of 10.   Location: Coyote Hills.   Date: 2005-05-28

At Ardenwood Blvd. overpass of Alameda Creek


Photo 8 of 10.   Location: Morro Bay.   Date: 2012-01-15

This is the best I could do even with a telephoto. At Morro Rock.


Photo 9 of 10.   Location: Morro Rock.   Date: 2005-01-17

"Yes, th s really is a Peregrine. He was about 200 feet up. This was the best I could do."


Photo 10 of 10.   Location: Morro Bay.   Date: 2012-01-15

This is the best I could do even with a telephoto. At Morro Rock.