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Falcon's Sharp Eyes: Hidden Camera Exposed in Viral Crete Video

Friday, 8 May 2026/Flashnews/1 
A video filmed in Crete has gone viral after researchers placed a hidden camera inside a falcon's nest to observe the bird's behavior. The falcon appeared visibly wary and suspicious of the unfamiliar object, repeatedly eyeing the lens rather than ignoring it. The footage sparked widespread attention online for showing just how perceptive birds of prey can be. Crete is home to several raptor species, including the Eleonora's falcon, which nests along the island's coastal cliffs each summer. Visitors interested in birdwatching can spot these birds in areas such as the Samaria Gorge, the Akrotiri peninsula, and the rocky coastlines of eastern Crete. No specific location for this nest was disclosed, likely to protect the birds from disturbance.

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