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Gyrfalcon

This photo of a what I believe is a dark-phase Gyrfalcon was taken on January 17th, 2010 along County Line Road in Lyman County.  At first glance I wasn't even thinking Gyrfalcon, because he looked so dark.  I've never seen with such a dark head, face, and plumage like this, where the "mustache stripe" blends right in with the rest of the face.  GORGEOUS and very regal looking bird.   Taken with Canon 50D, 400 5.6L lens.

Gyrfalcon - Falco rusticolus

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