12th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Young Peregrinus at the Beach

Young peregrine falcon flies over the beach of Nazareth. Despite being one of the busiest beaches in Portugal, the falcon were able to adapt well to the fishing village and tourist site, specially because there be many pigeons in the area, their favorite prey.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 06.2014
Date Uploaded: 11.2014
Photo Location: Nazare, Portugal
Camera: Canon EOS 7D
Copyright: © Eduardo Barrento