The peregrine falcons I photographed in 2005 are nesting again on Mount Diablo. While I couldn't see into the nest, the fact that the falcons took turns watching the nest and hunting indicates that there is probably a clutch of eggs to protect and keep warm.
Peregrine falcons, which can exceed 200 miles per hour in a dive, are a thrill to watch, but are very difficult to photograph in flight. The highlight of the day was watching one of the falcons chase away a red-tailed hawk that got too close to the nest. Though much larger, the poor red-tail had no chance, and could only try to take evasive maneuvers as the falcon used its speed to repeatedly make diving passes and zoom back up for another.
Some of the photos from 2005 can be seen on my website: www.tadashifinephoto.com
Technical notes: Canon 20D with Canon 500mm f/4 lens. Wimberly sidekick gimbal head. ISO 200. Full-frame image.
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