December 2007
Rick S.

 

December 5, 2007

Hello,

 

Maybe you can help with identifying this falcon that I photographed last week at Bubali Sanctuary. It flew over the pond by the observation tower in a casual glide.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/hawkwatcher/2085359524/

Some possible choices include:

Peregrine Falcon

Prairie Falcon*

Merlin

 

*Have there ever been reports of Prairie Falcons in Aruba?

 

Thanks,

Rick S.

Jeff and Allison: Hi Rick. Yes, looks like an immature Peregrine Falcon. Nice shot!