Peregrine Falcon with prey - Palisades, New Jersey

Adult male Peregrine Falcon, perched on a weathered branch, with a remainders of prey:

Adult male Peregrine Falcon - Northern New Jersey

Adult male Peregrine Falcon - Northern New Jersey

After taking a closer look, it looks like this was a Blue Jay that became a meal for this tiercel. What do you think?

Close-up of a Peregrine Falcon holding its prey in its beak - NJ

Close-up of a Peregrine Falcon holding its prey in its beak - NJ


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