The Peregrine

Looking back on some standout encounters with birds--peregrines, eagles, ospreys, kestrels. Looking hopefully to a life full of more.

Every so often, you have a bird or wildlife encounter that truly strikes you; an encounter you know you’ll never forget.

The kind where you have to stop to make sure you’re not making it all up in your head. Where what’s happening before your eyes is more akin to Planet Earth footage; where an animal’s fear and rightful wariness of you seems to have mel…