I am fortunate to live in an area where a number of peregrines are resident. I'm not sure how far they travel, but I have seen them on the South Downs; above a garden in Barcombe near Lewes when I was on an apple pruning course (I dropped my secateurs); and an incredible encounter watching … Continue reading Bird of the Day: Peregrine Falcon
Peregrine falcon…again
This is my fourth oil, and probably my favourite. As I said in my previous post, I have a real soft spot for these falcons and I saw a fantastic picture of a peregrine on Instagram standing on a bleached log. I really wanted to try something that was less green and wooded, and these … Continue reading Peregrine falcon…again
Peregrine falcon
Peregrines are my favourites birds of prey, not only because they are phenomenally powerful, but also these falcons were my son’s favourite bird when he was younger. We very occasionally get them hunting pigeons on the stubble fields behind my house which is just the most amazing spectacle. I like this painting as I have … Continue reading Peregrine falcon
