Artic Falcon
by Janis Knight
Title
Artic Falcon
Artist
Janis Knight
Medium
Photograph - Color Digital
Description
The Artic Falcon (Gyrfalcon) at the Center for Birds of Prey in Boise Idaho. The background is painted in--this is a rescued, and captive bird at the center. From All About Birds: The largest falcon in the world, the Gyrfalcon breeds in arctic and subarctic regions of the northern hemisphere. It preys mostly on large birds, pursuing them in breathtakingly fast and powerful flight.
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October 26th, 2013
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Comments (11)
Larry Nieland
Janis, Wow - never seen or heard of one of these ! Very well executed ! ....My book is showing a white morph Gyrfalcon - could this be the same ? .........Fave +L
Bob Christopher
Hi Janis...I like your image. In fact, I love everything about it. What a great opportunity and you capitalized on it wonderfully. Well photographed...Cheers Bob f/v
Michelle Joseph-Long
Beautiful capture! I admire those of you who see such beautiful creature, especially if you find them in their natural habitat. Nicely captured here.
Janis Knight replied:
I would love to have seen him in his natural habitat. this is taken at the Boise Center for Birds of Prey. they do a good job keeping these orphans happy and healthy, and in educating the public about these amazing birds. and thank you!
Nina Stavlund
Gorgeous capture! I was very lucky, seeing 7 of them in the wild up in the high Arctic :o)
Janis Knight replied:
lucky you, Nina! you get some wonderful opportunities and some magnificent shots!
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