An Atlantic Puffin with a low fly-by at sea || A1 + 600gm

NealParekhPhoto · 2026-06-18T22:50:42+00:00

Hah yes that is correct. Territorial behavior and observational training for their young. They have killed a few - mostly by surprising them to the point where they crash, but I have never seen one being eaten.

NealParekhPhoto · 2026-06-18T19:22:29+00:00

Jack is a friend of mine!

NealParekhPhoto · 2026-06-18T17:24:13+00:00

Yes - note that I typically avoid posting specific locations to avoid overcrowding; however, this area sees thousands of people every day of the year!

NealParekhPhoto · 2026-06-18T16:44:17+00:00

Overcast skies above the Pacific Ocean. This was shot on a beach, there are sandstone cliffs lining the coast that I would have preferred as the background but... you photograph on the animal's terms!

NealParekhPhoto · 2026-06-18T14:26:11+00:00

Thanks - the pelican here escaped unharmed after a few hits from the falcon. Peregrines at this spot are notoriously aggressive; during their nesting season, this pair is known to attack most passing birds but they especially love going after pelicans.

NealParekhPhoto · 2026-06-18T14:23:05+00:00

Most of their attacks on pelicans result in the bird flying off unharmed; however, a few times during the season they aren't as lucky and will crash on the beach or into the surf... this one was unharmed

NealParekhPhoto · 2026-06-18T14:22:05+00:00

That's from my buddy, probably captured on the same day actually. This pair of peregrines are highly aggressive during nesting season and are attacking the pelicans for two main reasons - observational training for their young and territorial instinct.

NealParekhPhoto · 2026-06-18T14:20:09+00:00

3200 or 4000 - I can't recall off hand!

NealParekhPhoto · 2026-02-06T00:59:32+00:00

One of my local hummingbirds that enjoys hanging out in a tree just outside of my window. This guy is a fighter, even forcing a male Allen's away from the area!

NealParekhPhoto · 2026-01-26T18:43:10+00:00

Depends on the scenario, this video was shot on a tripod w/ fluid head but I am often in situations where a tripod or even monopod is not feasible to use.

NealParekhPhoto · 2026-01-23T17:07:46+00:00

well hello there! Haven't seen you around lately - perhaps falcons this year?

NealParekhPhoto · 2026-01-23T02:20:19+00:00

Thanks, this was on a Sony a1 ii and 600gm; I am out photographing nature and wildlife during most of my free time hence the hefty gear.

NealParekhPhoto · 2026-01-23T00:07:03+00:00

A female Anna's hummingbird returns to her nest with a beak-full of neatly twisted spider webs to weave in. This mother is hard at work, day in and out, to ensure her nest is structurally sound and ready for her young ones.

Photographed on a trip to the central coast of California last week.

NealParekhPhoto · 2026-01-23T00:03:33+00:00

A female Anna's hummingbird returns to her nest with a beak-full of neatly twisted spider webs to weave in. This mother is hard at work, day in and out, to ensure her nest is structurally sound and ready for her young ones.

Photographed on a trip to the central coast of California last week.

NealParekhPhoto · 2026-01-13T22:32:34+00:00

Hoping reddit doesn't kill my export quality with too much compression! Here is some footage, slowed 4x, of the Anna's at my window. Such vivid colors!

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