16th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Peregrine Falcon
This young peregrine falcon belongs to a falconer in North Carolina. He's still in training with a falconer. It's very difficult to become a licensed falconer, there are fewer than 4,000 in the entire United States, and only a tiny fraction of those allow the public to participate in falconry experiences.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 11.2018 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2018 |
| Photo Location: | Weaverville, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Camera: | NIKON D5300 |
| Copyright: | © B Q |