Falcon Attacks a Much Larger Pelican in a Series of Spectacular Photos

Nomura shoots on a Nikon Z9 and his Instagram feed is filled with high-quality action photos of birds and other creatures that inhabit the San Diego area.

Peregrine Falcons in Southern California
Peregrine falcons declined after the 1940s as a result of the widespread use of pesticides such as DDT. However, a program of captive breeding and releases has restored the species to much of its former range but they remain very rare.