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Stunning photos show a peregrine falcon - the world's fastest bird - appearing to surf mid-flight on the back of a hapless pelican.
In one image, the protective father falcon is riding the pelican as it sinks its claws into the back of the unfortunate bird, who got too close to his nest of chicks.
These incredible photos were taken by photographer Phoo Cahn from California. The action took place at Torrey Pines Beach in San Diego, California.
Stunning photos show the world's fastest bird - a peregrine falcon - appearing to surf mid-flight on the back of a hapless pelican
These incredible photos were taken by photographer Phoo Cahn from California. The action took place at Torrey Pines Beach in San Diego, California
The peregrine falcon is a fast-flying raptor, reaching speeds of over 200 mph as it drops down towards its prey. Renowned for its incredible dive speed, the peregrine falcon is the fastest bird in the world, as well as the fasted animal in the world
Phoo was positioned about 100 feet away, with the action lasting less than one second. These detailed shots were captured on a Sony A1 camera with a Sonly FE 600mm lens.
'The peregrine falcon was protecting its nest from any flying birds that came close to the nest,' he said.
'Shocked and traumatized, the brown pelican escaped. Very few attacks resulted in fatality
