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Frank
Maryland, USA
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I saw this falcon at a park. It seems to have the correct field marks for a Peregrine (long tail, broad wings), but I am not sure. I know it is a poor photo, but any help would be appreciated!
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Peregrine Falcon?
I don’t think it would be in your area. Maybe a kestrel or a hawk.
Other people saw a Peregrine Falcon at the same park. I think it was too big to be a kestrel, and its wings were too broad to be a Merlin. I don’t think it can be an Accipiter since its wings “bend” like a falcon. I could be wrong. I really want it to be a peregrine since I’ve never seen one before.
What color was it?
It was flying directly in front of the sun, so it was hard to tell. It looked dark.