~5PM I came across the Gyrfalcon that had a Mallard on a field South of Seneca Iron Works. The Mallard was still moving when I arrived but I didn't see the catch. The Gyrfalcon had to fend off two hawks but managed to keep its prey. Between hawks and despite traffic it fed steadily and eventually left the Mallard and flew to a tree perch on the West edge of the field. Some (bloody) pics at https://www.flickr.com/photos/105424358@N06/50974933716/in/datetaken/
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