This Gyrfalcon is named "Nimbus" and was on display at Jack Hanna's Wild Reserve at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. The Gyrfalcon can be found throughout the Arctic Circle; is the national bird of Iceland; and, is the U.S. Air Force mascot bird. The Gyrfalcon is the largest of the falcons and ranges in color from pure white to pure black.
Look at those yellow feet!! We are birdwatchers, so I love this!
ReplyDeletesuperb bird!! best regards!
ReplyDeleteOne word, beautiful.
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ReplyDeleteA intense look on the first photo !
the beautiful pictures ! :)
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That first shot is so intimidating--I would not like to have a falcon eyeing me like that! Great pictures! Linda
ReplyDeleteThey are indeed beautiful creatures. Isn't the wild kingdom magnificent. We do live in a wonderful world.
ReplyDeleteYou just taught me something. I served in the USAF and USAF Ready Reserves for 14 years and had no idea we had an official mascot! Wonderful shots!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous bird!. Great shots, your first one is fantastic.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful falcon photo! I do love the shows where you get get up close to the birds and animals like this. Thanks for visiting the flying kite kitty :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bird. Like the detail on the top photo.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful bird! I've always loved birds of prey :o)
ReplyDeleteI just love that total predator look! Great photograph, you really caught the feel of it...
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