Filmed a peregrine falcon on my roof

7th March, 2010, 3 About the author
Ben Vallack is a filmmaker and web developer based in Exeter.

Filmed this afternoon on the roof of my house. I looked out the window and saw feathers floating around, and heard all sorts of activity on the roof. So I went outside and found myself staring face to face with this formidable predator. Dashed back in to get camera and managed to get a few shots. The peregrine actually dropped the bird off the roof as he was mobbed by seagulls and crows.

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  1. 1 Nick Moyes

    Nick Moyes
    7th March, 2010

    When I read you'd seen a peregrine on your roof, I was sure it was going to turn out to be yet another sparrowhawk. But surprisingly it wasn't! Lovely clip.
    Any idea if this is one of the pair that used to use St Michaels in Exeter?
    Nick Moyes
    Derby Cathedral Peregrine Project
  2. 2 Ben Vallack

    the author
    7th March, 2010

    Heh yeah I had to check my book actually! No clue as to it's origins I'm afraid. Thanks for the comment.
  3. 3 Peter Stephens

    Peter Stephens
    24th March, 2010

    Great clip, well done !! Stunning birds are Peregrines