[Tweeters] Juv Peregrine v Kingfisher

[Kersti Muul via Tweeters]

Yesterday morning at Me Kwa Mooks (West Seattle beach drive area) a young
peregrine was hunting a kingfisher right in front of me.

The peregrine continually diving after it, while the kingfisher evaded it
by diving shallowly in the nearshore. It went on for several minutes.

The kingfisher did not end up being breakfast;  rather - unfortunately
*perhaps* met its end by a glass deck or window.

The Peregrine did an immediate about face when the kingfisher hit the deck.
Peregrine did not take advantage like a coops would.... Likely because
young...

I knocked on the door of the house it struck to see if they could see if it
was recovering, or deceased, but nobody answered.

I did not hear or see the kingfisher after that and I left about 10 minutes
later. I don't believe a window strike at that speed would be recoverable
for any bird, much less a kingfisher who are stressy birds already.

I have several videos if anyone is interested in seeing this cool
interaction. (Cool before the glass that is).

-K
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