Peregrine falcon, new male

Beautiful birds and extremely fast.  Excellent shot to capture this one... Mike

Beautiful shot. The cloudless sky better enables you to concentrate on the main subject.

Hi Steve,

  Beautiful image with amazing colors & details.  Take care, Patsy

I think you've just confirmed a sighting I made a few days ago in Stayner, Ontario.  I was just testing the AF of my 55-200mm kit lens on a high flying bird which I couldn't really identify but now think it was a Peregrine Falcon.  Your opinion would be most appreciated.  Unlike your offering here it doesn't have much detail, even when enlarged to 100%, and if it was banded we'll likely never know. :-)  Always a treat to see your offerings.  Best, Len.

Hi Len,

From what we can see it looks most likely to be a Peregrine.

The apparent "sideburns", wing shape and coloring coloring are consistent with that idea.

Looks like a good reason to go out for more shots of it. 

Good luck.