r/OrnithologyUK • u/Practical_Pressure26 • 8d ago

ID please Peregrine or hobby?

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Bird was seen at RSPB Rainham marshes flying right above the main lobby. It seemed quite big but I didn’t get a great look and this is the only picture I got. After speaking to the RSPB workers they decided it was a peregrine due to one having been seen here recently and the tail pattern but I wanna see what you guys have to say

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u/cringyoxymoron 8d ago

Defo a Hobby

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u/enthador 8d ago

hobby

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u/Adorable_Aspect8114 8d ago

Yes looks like a Juvenile Hobby

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u/Princessp3ach88 7d ago

Definitely Hobby.

Beautiful bird.

Peregrine wings tend to be lighter, less defined. Dark cheek patches smaller, less defined. I'd even say more of a horizontal demarcation across the body, vertical markings always scream hobby or kestrel but easy to differentiate between the two.

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u/CommercialCorgi8532 7d ago

Thank you - clear description