Calidus Peregrine

 
Pat Collins
 
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17 November 2018 12:49
 

Thanks for feedback, it just seemed a coincidence but no less pleased to see this one.

 
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17 November 2018 11:55
 

Hi Pat, looks like a standard juv to me, Calidus would show a much more contrasting crown and supercillium, as well as having a longer moustacial stripe. It’s out there somewhere!

 
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17 November 2018 08:17
 

Possible sighting yesterday morning near the river Yeo. Pictures on Twitter @Glenville-Pat57

 
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16 November 2018 17:00
 

An apparent Calidus Peregrine was photographed by Andrew Kirkby at Catcott Lows 3 days ago, I believe this is potentially a 1st for Somerset, and from a National point of view, is significantly rarer than Gyr falcon!
The bird should be pretty easy to pick out, as it is very pallid on the underparts, with heavy streaking on the breast extending down the flanks, contrasting underwing coverts, a very long moustacial stripe and an almost Saker like crown.
James Packer has shared a few additional images from Andrew on twitter.

Fingers crossed it can be pinned down in the coming days.