Spotted In Georgetown, But Who Is This Gorgeous Creature?

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11/07/2011

Spotted In Georgetown, But Who Is This Gorgeous Creature?

NOT A ROUTINE BIRD SIGHTING IN GEORGETOWN, BUT WHAT IS THE SPECIES?

I may be bird nerd, but my expertise does not go much beyond Conure parrots, Pigeons, Doves and the little fellers who perch on my fence. So, I'm asking any bird afficianadoes out there to please help identify this gorgeous creature spotted this morning on the edge of the Georgetown University campus, overlooking the Potomac River. Very still. Not much bothered by me and my camera.

LATER: More than a few readers report it is a Peregrine Falcon and may have lived in Georgetown for 4 years. Could there be more than one? Also, I've heard from readers who say it is a hawk. If you recognize this bird, please let us know: caroljoynt.

Here's the bird's view. Can't really blame him/her for just sitting and staring. So nice to have the sun up early. This was 7:30 a.m. and the camera used was the iP4s w/ the Dynamic Light app.

Posted at 08:13 AM in Environment, Georgetown, photography | Permalink

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I believe it is a Coopers Hawk or a Red Tailed Hawk or a similar species - Peregrine Falcon's are much lighter built looking birds.

Posted by: SG | 11/10/2011 at 04:43 AM

Awesome to enjoy nature and such a beautiful Fall day it turned out to be!!

Posted by: Annette Schafer | 11/08/2011 at 03:22 AM

A hawk for sure, like those we have here in Shady Side, but not a Perrgrine.
Terry

Posted by: Terry | 11/07/2011 at 08:25 PM

That's amazing. I love the stillness of the falcon and the photo - brings peace. Kinda looks like the falcon is meditating.

Posted by: Jamin | 11/07/2011 at 09:40 AM

Looks like a peregrine falcon.

~Steve~

Posted by: Steve D. | 11/07/2011 at 08:25 AM

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