After reviewing some quick snaps of the Falcon, that glided into the Generating
Station at about 6:35 and giving only about 10 seconds of viewing, on my
computer I have noticed that there is something trailing away from the end of
its tail feathers but “connected” to the Falcon. Poor pictures shot into
sunsetting light does not allow for much detail but the trailing shape appear
to be in all the photos. Below are links to 2 of the “best” shots and show the
Falcon in two different locations in the air with the object staying roughly in
the exact same place from the end of the tail. If I had to guess, it may have
picked up some fishing line and may be trailing a fishing plug or some
debris/feather. It may be just a feather that has a strand hanging on to the
tail. Thought I would offer up this observation in case others get a better
view in better lighting if seen in the future. There are lost lures up in the
trees along the banks of the river here.
http://www.haussparrow.com/Photography/A-Prairie-Falcon-in-Virginia/i-S4Hd4QP/A ;
<http://www.haussparrow.com/Photography/A-Prairie-Falcon-in-Virginia/i-S4Hd4QP/A>
http://www.haussparrow.com/Photography/A-Prairie-Falcon-in-Virginia/i-Gq8t5Sf/A ;
<http://www.haussparrow.com/Photography/A-Prairie-Falcon-in-Virginia/i-Gq8t5Sf/A>
Todd K
Arlington VA
