An aggressive falcon didn't take too kindly to a model glider invading its airspace in Los Angeles.

The peregrine attacked several planes in the South Bay area after they came too close to her nest.

The planes were no match for the bird, which can reach speeds of up to 200mph, and quickly plummeted to the ground.

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Down you go: The falcon takes down a glider in South Bay, Los Angeles, after it flies to close to her nest

No you don't: The rare peregrine spots the gliders encroaching on her air space and hovers into position

Photographer John Qiu, who photographed the bird's sky raid, said: 'A female peregrine felt the model planes were a threat to her nest on the cliff and wouldn't stop until it had taken them down.

He said the rare falcon is so fast that even photographing it is a challenge.

He said: 'They are also an interesting species - the peregrine's unparalleled flight speed and skills have emboldened it to do amazing and surprising things.

Time to strike: The bird, which can reach speeds of 200mph, locks in on her target and begins her decent

Talons down: The falcon lowers its talons to collect the glider and appears to issue a warning squawk

Die, die, die! Having knocked the glider off course, the falcon shadows it, ensuring it crashes back to land

'They don't seem to be afraid of anything, be it remote-controlled planes, people, or big dogs.