Peregrine raid

Last Thursday, It was chilly. Ok for me, it was cold. However, nothing was stopping my hardy Rambler group from exploring. The tide seemed just right so we were off for a hike to Jekyll Point. We notice the birds were spooky. Red Knots were flying about here and there. It was interesting to watch. I finally spotted an American Oystercatcher, and then Rob spotted five more, then another one. It was great. We got to see a Black Skimmer and compared the two different species. Then the birds all flew. A large Peregrine Falcon came into view. It flew over the birds a few times. Then it landed up the beach. Now that was something to see.

The Peregrine raid made me forget I was cold.

Sorry for the poor picture but this bird was way up the beach.

Not for the faint of heart

Warning! If you are faint of heart, please just skip this entry.

Real life isn’t always pretty.

Thursday when I was coming off Jekyll after a great morning Bird Ramble, I saw something that caught my attention. A Turkey Vulture was sitting near something. At first glance, it looked like a bunny. Something was not right. Why was the vulture there? I pulled off the road and pick up my binoculars. Nope, no harmless little bunny munching on the sweet grass, it was a Peregrine Falcon. The young bird was plucking away at what was once a Laughing Gull.