9th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
This peregrin falcon was coursing water fowl, wreaking havoc in the afternoon at San Elijo Lagoon, CA. I noticed an older couple far across the lagoon was watching the commotion. The falcon veered and

This peregrin falcon was coursing water fowl, wreaking havoc in the afternoon at San Elijo Lagoon, CA. I noticed an older couple far across the lagoon was watching the commotion. The falcon veered and I grabbed the photo. The couple weren't its prey.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 01.2011
Date Uploaded: 12.2011
Photo Location: Cardiff By The Sea, California, United States of America
Camera: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
Copyright: © Scott Caligure