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Father peregrine falcon passes prey mid-air, but juvenile misses the catch<\/h2>\n

Singapore\u2019s first local peregrine falcon family has captured the hearts of wildlife enthusiasts over the past few months, especially the juveniles.<\/p>\n

Photographers have been eagerly tracking their progress, and recently, the falcons were spotted in what looked like a classic parent-child hunting moment<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Source: Alfred Ng on Facebook<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Juvenile falcon fails to catch pigeon dropped by father<\/h3>\n

On 16 April, 57-year-old bird photographer Alfred Ng arrived before sunrise at Carpenter Street in Clarke Quay.<\/p>\n

The spot offered a clear view of the Singtel Pickering Operations Complex, where the juvenile falcons are often seen perching.<\/p>\n

By the time he arrived, one juvenile was already active, flying between buildings and occasionally perching atop nearby structures like the Singtel and OCBC buildings.<\/p>\n

As the sun rose, Mr Ng spotted and photographed the adult male peregrine falcon after the successful hunt of an unfortunate pigeon.<\/p>\n

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Source: Alfred Ng on Facebook<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

He told MS News<\/em> he could identify it as the father based on its colouration, adding that peregrine falcons are also recognisable by their swift, powerful flight.<\/p>\n

One of the juveniles soon flew in from below, talons outstretched as if asking its dad to pass the meal.<\/p>\n

The parent obliged, dropping the pigeon in a high-speed, mid-air \u2018baton pass\u2019.<\/p>\n

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Source: Alfred Ng on Facebook<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

However, according to Mr Ng\u2019s Facebook post, the juvenile failed to catch the bird, which plummeted towards the ground.<\/p>\n

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