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The Falcon That Flew With Man
Science and field observations
Peregrines learn new techniques very quickly as born out by one balloon jump when Lucy missed a lure by diving straight at it. Cannily on her next flight she caught it from underneath in a dramatic upwards swoop.
Above speeds of 145mph Peregrines appear to flip and fly upside down. Their chest appears to become the wing that gives them an extra boost in a near vertical stoop. This has only been seen by three people in the world simply because you must be travelling at this speed to observe it.
Rather like skydivers needing protective goggles, Peregrines can use their nictating membranes to protect their eyes during the stoop and impact with a kill.
Acceleration and speeds were measured by a three-chip accelerometer with XYC co-ordinate analysers. Speed, acceleration and deceleration will be revealed in the film.
Peregrine speed seems to be dependent entirely upon necessity and inclination. The longest maximum speed burst observed was 30 seconds during which time she accelerated and decelerated several times and stooped for approximately 5000ft.
One mile in approximately 20 seconds is quite impressive.
Peregrines can strike gently, exactly matching a skydivers speed, or very hard as might be expected when after prey. Lucy and Sage seemed to strike harder as time went by although this could have been because we held onto the lure longer. Certainly they became more determined and more aggressive as they learnt new skills.
Peregrine deceleration ‘g’ forces appear to be even more impressive than acceleration
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