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Peregrine mating

At the south side of Morro Rock in Morro Bay California, I was fortunate to be there when the male peregrine brought food in to the now-nesting female.
First he brought her the food, and in the first photo you'll see her leaving with it, to her dining area.
After about 15 minutes, he came out from the nest and started complaining loudly, maybe that she was taking too long (?).
He then took off, showed off a bit, and they mated right there.
Dinner is served
Dinner is served
Eating
Eating
Showing off
Showing off
Incoming...
Incoming...
Landing...
Landing...
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Off-center
Off-center
The pose
The pose
Well...
Well...
Time to go
Time to go
Home again
Home again