| 单词 | peregrine falcon |
| 例句 | “That’s the last place in the world for a peregrine falcon to nest. No cliffs over there.” Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z He ran full speed downhill for the West Branch of the Delaware, looking at rocks and trees for white streaks of bird excrement that marked a peregrine falcon aerie. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z Shooting across the clouds like a crossbow in the sky speeds a peregrine falcon. On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Frightful, who for most of her life had been raised by Sam—not by peregrine falcons—had much to learn. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z “No matter how hard it tries, no bird in a dive comes close to a peregrine falcon.” A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z “You ask that, Bando, because you don’t know what it feels like to set a peregrine falcon free.” On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z “Save the peregrine falcons!” a cluster of nearby kids echoed. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z “Tell them peregrine falcons are nesting here. I’m sure when they hear that, they’ll want to wait until the nesting season is over. These are very special birds.” Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z Despite blasts of cold winds, rain, and snow, Frightful felt the peregrine falcon spring. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z They kept records of the endangered peregrine falcons. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z “When we get to the webs,” he said, “I want you to paint the ones near the nest. You seem to know something about peregrine falcons.” Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z At level flight, the peregrine falcon is unremarkable. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z Without the peregrine falcons to keep them in check, they were so numerous that the courthouse windows and ledges were white with birdlime. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z Lady sensed the high pressure of the same front and she, like Drum and Duchess, began the long pilgrimage of the peregrine falcon to warmer climates. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z He tells me how the peregrine falcon hits speeds of 200 miles per hour in a dive. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z The last of the vanishing eastern peregrine falcons breed in Greenland and Canada, and a few winter as far south as the Catskills. On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Frightful was making a scrape, a peregrine falcon’s nest, which is nothing but bare earth or, in Frightful’s case, an iron plate where she wanted to sit. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z “Yes. I have a friend on the staff there. You got me interested in peregrine falcons, and he got me interested in the effort to keep them on the planet with us.” On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z He called the love song of the peregrine falcon. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z Two new companions joined Frightful, one an older peregrine falcon and the other a young tiercel. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z “She is a peregrine falcon, or a duck hawk, as these wonderful birds were once called. “She was late in migrating south this year and came over White Man Mountain on a chilly day. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z She turned her head and saw a male peregrine falcon. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z He nurtured her like a peregrine falcon mother would. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z He ran as a peregrine falcon dives, he ran as a storm wind blows, he ran like Thialfi, and nobody has ever run like Thialfi, not before and not since. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z As a hot dry wind clears the air, I can see Frightful, my peregrine falcon, sitting in front of the six-foot-in- diameter hemlock tree that I hollowed out for a home. On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Work will stop on the bridge on Route 28 until the young peregrine falcons are fledged. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z “Save the peregrine falcons,” he said in a loud, clear voice. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z “The peregrine falcon is the world’s fastest animal when it’s in its hunting stoop. It can dive at speeds near two hundred miles per hour.” A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z “Do you think it’s more important to save a peregrine falcon nest or mend a dangerous bridge?” Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z She still holds her body straight up and down and her head high in the manner of the peregrine falcon. On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z He ducked behind the curtain and emerged a moment later, a folded sheet draped over one arm and a peregrine falcon perched on the other. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z She would not live to be ten or twenty-five years old, as some peregrine falcons do. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z Kettles of northern peregrine falcons arrived in the valley. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z “I think two peregrine falcons are nesting on the bridge,” she had said. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z “When Jon Wood showed us a peregrine falcon that had been electrocuted on utility poles, we wrote letters to the company.” Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z He saw no such marks, absolutely none, then remembered that Leon Longbridge had told him no peregrine falcon would nest near Delhi—no cliffs. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z Frightful was in the air before Leon Longbridge could say another word about female peregrine falcons. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z The peregrine falcon stood hooded on a perch in the corner, a motionless idol dreaming of other skies. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z All peregrine falcons call the high-pitched creees, but when Frightful sees me in the morning or when I return from the forest, even when she is flying high above my head, she adds “car-reet.” On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z No known bird can match the speed of a peregrine falcon in flight. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z When he saw the plaque under the peregrine falcon, the one that was just plain wrong, the day took on a different tone. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z With Sam’s and Jon’s training, she had become a peregrine falcon of the twenty-first century. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z Frightful was alone, the only peregrine falcon in the Catskills who had not migrated. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z “I understand you have a peregrine falcon nesting on this bridge,” Flip Pearson said. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z This bird, I was sure, was the peregrine falcon, the king’s hunting bird. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z As he worked, he wondered about a peregrine falcon and a stick nest. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z At the sight of a peregrine falcon they vanished. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z “I didn’t go too close because I heard a peregrine falcon call near the ground—then men talking. I was unarmed.” Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z A wild tercel, the male peregrine falcon, passed overhead. On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z “We sure need peregrine falcons. They’re so important in the balance of nature.” Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z She put a check beside “peregrine falcon” in the raptor counting book. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z The peregrine falcon paid no attention to the tone. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Frightful slowed down, instinctively recognizing the love song of the male peregrine falcon. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z “I’m the conservation officer. You’re harboring an endangered species—a peregrine falcon.” On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z “I never knew peregrine falcons made nests. They like bare ground.” Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z A fine peregrine falcon, with her music jingling in the whistling wind als clear, and her creance trailing behind her, was beating along above his head toward the top of ' one of the elms. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z They were playing peregrine falcon games she had never learned. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z “Who would ever favorite a pigeon when there are arctic terns in the world...and great blue herons...and red-tailed hawks...and peregrine falcons...and golden eagles...and...” A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z From a bird’s-eye view we watch peregrine falcons raise their chicks. We spend so much time staring at our phones. What do we miss when we don't look up? | Mel Campbell 2019-11-19T05:00:00Z There were just four cards: the peregrine falcon, the Nile crocodile, the great white shark, and the cheetah. Inside the Perfect Predator and The Air Hospital | TV Review 2010-03-26T06:45:00Z An inspection through binoculars of the lone peregrine falcon revealed the grayish underparts of the common cassini, and not the rarer pallid morph. In Chilean Patagonia, Following a Track to the End of the World 2018-12-10T05:00:00Z She follows Tom’s gaze … and spots a peregrine falcon on a high ledge. We spend so much time staring at our phones. What do we miss when we don't look up? | Mel Campbell 2019-11-19T05:00:00Z “When I was 14, I spotted a peregrine falcon eating a pigeon on my windowsill in the Bronx,” Jason Ward says. The Week in Arts: Idris Elba, Taking on War and José González 2019-03-16T04:00:00Z Look for peregrine falcons, blue herons and other types of birds, but beware of duck hunters between October and January. Fresh produce, Sound views and more fill out a fun Skagit Valley day trip this fall 2021-09-04T04:00:00Z A few yards away, a peregrine falcon sat in a tree, perhaps sensing a potential lunch in all this commotion. In Make Music Winter, Critics Find Their Inner Yodelers and Pilgrims 2015-12-22T05:00:00Z Downtown sightings of such wild creatures as snowy owls, peregrine falcons and vultures may generate media attention, but after perusing Howard Youth’s “Field Guide to the Natural World of Washington, D.C.,” ‘Field Guide to the Natural World of Washington, D.C.’ displays a city’s wildlife Setting Riverside Pitches 10 Activities Fishing, kayaking, birdwatching Griffon vulture, alpine swift, peregrine falcon … If you’re already reaching for the binoculars, this Catalonian campsite, around 200km west of Barcelona, will not disappoint. 20 of the best campsites in Europe 2018-03-24T04:00:00Z As you bike or hike through craggy shorelines and woodlands, you’ll glimpse wild turkeys, red foxes, bald eagles, peregrine falcons, seals, otters and porpoises. Summer, Reimagined — Minus the Gridlock. Five Alternatives 2017-06-23T04:00:00Z It is said that the ruins are haunted — which fascinates Max, of course — and that the souls of the “hidden ones” return to the ruins each year on the wings of the peregrine falcon. In an Enchanted World, Echoes of Today’s Political Dramas 2020-03-03T05:00:00Z This weekend’s special three-hour edition heads to the vast Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, where you can expect to see osprey, peregrine falcons, willets and many other species. Spare Times for Children for July 3-9 2015-07-02T04:00:00Z The peregrine falcon, for example, can glide hundreds of feet in the air, then use its extraordinary vision and aerodynamics to dive at prey at speeds of over 320 km/h. Death from Above: Falconry in Scotland 2011-09-29T16:25:00Z There was a biblical experience with ladybirds, meaningful meetings with swallows, kestrels and a peregrine falcon, a badger, a bizarre encounter with a tortoise on a lead. ‘Home is a state of mind. You don’t need walls’ 2018-12-06T05:00:00Z A peregrine falcon rose, plummeted into the crater, circled back up and disappeared inside a crevice. In Chilean Patagonia, Following a Track to the End of the World 2018-12-10T05:00:00Z “They are scared of nobody, they attack even peregrine falcons.” Migrating birds of prey draw visitors to the Florida Keys 2019-01-24T05:00:00Z Scope out rare wood frogs, native brook trout, peregrine falcons and more residing in these picturesque parts. Last-minute road trips to take in the South over Labor Day weekend 2021-09-01T04:00:00Z Oh, it's the peregrine falcon, which can dive at 200mph apparently. Inside the Perfect Predator and The Air Hospital | TV Review 2010-03-26T06:45:00Z I noticed two life-size, plastic peregrine falcons resting on a shelf within the skull. At 37 feet tall, Jeff Koons’s flower-draped ‘Split-Rocker’ demands a whole lotta love 2018-04-11T04:00:00Z The Battle of Boxhill is the story of a young peregrine falcon called Ryker who is separated from his family when he becomes injured. The Battle of Boxhill by Liam McCann - review 2012-08-29T08:00:00Z Using templates, children will make paper puppets of bullfrogs, raccoons and peregrine falcons. Spare Times: For Children, for Dec. 30-Jan. 5 2011-12-29T22:23:48Z It's not essentially to do with money: if you're a kid who goes to a museum and tries to draw a peregrine falcon, that's your art world. Portrait of the artist: Douglas Gordon, artist 2010-05-17T21:20:00Z Explore Class II and Class III rapids and see wildlife such as osprey and peregrine falcons while rafting the Red Rock Canyon area of the Shoshone River. Yellowstone during the pandemic: Reliably magnificent 2020-07-02T04:00:00Z Note that the national forest’s official Web site states that, “from March to August some years, the trail to the cliffs is closed to protect nesting peregrine falcons.” In Transit: Touring Vermont Before Settling Down 2011-06-27T17:54:07Z Dee is a very candid writer, as observant about his own idiosyncrasies as he is about those of storm petrels in Shetland or peregrine falcons riding the air-currents by the Clifton suspension bridge. Summer reading: 'coalition books' 2010-07-16T23:05:00Z This weekend’s trip heads to the huge Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, where you can expect to see osprey, peregrine falcons, willets and many other species. Spare Times for Children for June 19-25 2015-06-18T04:00:00Z Later, with the help of binoculars, I spied a peregrine falcon imperiously perched above a ravine. A sip-to-sip tour of the ‘Sonoma of Spain’ 2019-11-27T05:00:00Z Those who live in or near high-rises often find birds that flew into the buildings at night, and two birds — a peregrine falcon and a common gallinule — were among the most noteworthy donations. Behind taxidermy display halls are lots of donors of (unsolicited) dead animals 2016-12-21T05:00:00Z American alligators, Channel Island foxes, peregrine falcons, and bald eagles were all species that were in trouble and successfully went through this process. Endangered Species Act 2020-12-21T05:00:00Z Photographer Jack Zhi's dramatic picture of a female peregrine falcon protecting her young has won this year's Bird Photographer of the Year award. Peregrine Falcon image wins bird photo award 2023-09-04T04:00:00Z But when peregrine falcons chased him, he panicked and took flight. Eryri: Petrified parrot and owner rescued up mountain 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z “He thought when everything went kerflooey, this is where he would go. The island itself is so beautiful. There’s an area called Chieftain’s Leap, with soaring cliffs, where peregrine falcons make their nests.” David Gilmour, Who Brought Fiji’s Water to the Masses, Dies at 91 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z Even in the middle of the city, you can find house sparrows, starlings, pigeons, peregrine falcons. How to Start Birding 2023-06-02T04:00:00Z A photographer has captured the moment a peregrine falcon flew off with a puffin in its talons at a nature reserve. Peregrine falcon snatches puffin at Bempton Cliffs 2023-05-19T04:00:00Z Or head above the highway to Cape Horn Overlook for a safer stop and to spot peregrine falcons — their nesting closes trail portions until mid-July. Road trip to the Columbia River Gorge: Resorts and recreation | Provided by Western Washington Toyota Dealers 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z In late 2016, two peregrine falcons were spotted on the Berkeley campus, and in the following months a makeshift nest was found on top of a sandbag on the clock tower. Four eggs and a bell tower: Peregrine falcon chicks set to hatch at UC Berkeley in livestream 2023-04-07T04:00:00Z "The good news is, if we can just lower those lead deaths to a reasonable level, there's every reason to think condors will bounce back, much like bald eagles and peregrine falcons have." Newest flock of wild California condors faces an old threat: lead poisoning 2023-04-02T04:00:00Z While Castner Range is off-limits to people, it provides habitat for an array of wildlife, including the American peregrine falcon, the golden eagle, the black-tailed prairie dog and the Texas horned lizard. Biden sets protections for a half-million acres in Texas and Nevada 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z London's peregrine falcons were forced to eat more parakeets during lockdown, scientists have found. London falcons swapped eating pigeons for parakeets in lockdown 2023-02-27T05:00:00Z With so many birds swirling together, it’s hard for a predator, like a peregrine falcon, to lock in on any one target. Rome’s starlings create a stunning spectacle -- and a huge mess By 1973, there were only five peregrine falcon nesting sites in California, Bell said. Four eggs and a bell tower: Peregrine falcon chicks set to hatch at UC Berkeley in livestream 2023-04-07T04:00:00Z The glaciers that gouged the region over the past 2 million years left behind a rugged terrain that is now home to wolves, moose, bobcats, beavers, bald eagles and peregrine falcons. Biden protects vast wilderness area in Minnesota from mining 2023-01-26T05:00:00Z Designated a National Wildlife Area in 2022, it's home to a diverse mix of northern wildlife, including woodland caribou, peregrine falcons, wood bison, wolverines and rusty blackbirds, according to Canadian government data. The world is struggling to figure out conservation. First Nations have some ideas 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z "Now that the pigeons are back in the city, the peregrine falcons have gone back to primarily eating them." London falcons swapped eating pigeons for parakeets in lockdown 2023-02-27T05:00:00Z A bald eagle and a few seagulls fly over the bridge, and a peregrine falcon and waterfowl fly beneath it. Spanning the Narrows Bridge with Tacoma Unlikely Walkers & Hikers 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z “I still have to pinch myself when I see a peregrine falcon: ‘Wow, they’re back. Four eggs and a bell tower: Peregrine falcon chicks set to hatch at UC Berkeley in livestream 2023-04-07T04:00:00Z But over the past few years, Melburnians have increasingly become aware of the lives in the skies above them, with a pair of peregrine falcons nesting in the city’s financial district attracting intense public interest. In Melbourne, a Sky-High Drama Takes Hold 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z If you’re lucky, you might spot a golden eagle, northern goshawk, peregrine falcon or a merlin. Eight great places to see the Mid-Atlantic’s migrating birds 2022-09-15T04:00:00Z It's thought peregrine falcons, the world's fastest birds, first moved to UK cities in the 1990s, attracted by the abundance of pigeons. London falcons swapped eating pigeons for parakeets in lockdown 2023-02-27T05:00:00Z The parcel is in the Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve, a 135-acre bluff-top park where thousands of birds, including peregrine falcons, flock. A wealthy O.C. insider fenced off public land in Newport's Back Bay. When will it open? 2022-09-13T04:00:00Z Resurgent peregrine falcons menace endangered California least terns and Western snowy plovers that take refuge at naval bases near San Diego. Troubled species rebound — only to make things worse for others animals in peril 2022-08-12T04:00:00Z In wilder places, peregrine falcons rear their chicks, or eyeases, in the protected nooks of cliff faces, where they have an easy vantage point to watch for prey and possible intruders. In Melbourne, a Sky-High Drama Takes Hold 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z The University of Bristol team filmed animals including foxes, deer, peregrine falcons and kingfishers to make BRISTOL: A Hidden Eden. Bristol students' 'sensational' film uncovers city's animals 2022-08-05T04:00:00Z London has one of the densest peregrine falcon population, with around 40 breeding pairs in London. London falcons swapped eating pigeons for parakeets in lockdown 2023-02-27T05:00:00Z At the time, Swanson was unaware of the novel “My Side of the Mountain,” about a New York City boy who runs away to the Catskills and finds companionship with a peregrine falcon. The Ancient Art of Falconry at the Jersey Shore 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z In Southern California, least terns and snowy plovers are no match for attacking peregrine falcons, which like eagles bounced back after the ban on DDT. Troubled species rebound — only to make things worse for others animals in peril 2022-08-12T04:00:00Z He says that the Collins Street pair are the only peregrine falcons known to be nesting in the Melbourne area, where a reliable prey base allows them to use their best food-catching weapon: speed. In Melbourne, a Sky-High Drama Takes Hold 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z “A lot of people thought Brexit was going to change everything,” said Mr. Hayes, as he gazed at peregrine falcons nesting in the steeple of Wakefield’s cathedral. In Two Elections, North and South, Boris Johnson Risks a Sharp Rebuke 2022-06-22T04:00:00Z Mr Mak said: "I am all for natural biological pest control and the peregrine falcons eating parakeets is a good way of controlling their population." London falcons swapped eating pigeons for parakeets in lockdown 2023-02-27T05:00:00Z Maryland and Virginia now have more than 50 pairs of “successfully breeding” peregrine falcons, according to wildlife experts. Peregrine falcon chicks take flight at Harpers Ferry 2022-06-09T04:00:00Z A sign announced why: It was the breeding season of peregrine falcons. In New York’s Shawangunk Mountains, old haunts and old friends 2022-06-03T04:00:00Z For example, by studying the eggs of peregrine falcons and other birds, scientists were able to prove that a pesticide called DDT was causing egg thinning, leading to nesting failures. Some birds are laying eggs earlier. Scientists are paying attention. 2022-05-17T04:00:00Z The peregrine falcon has made an impressive comeback from near extinction, due in part to its success in our cities. Seattle is home to many raptors. These volunteers protect them from the dangers of city living 2022-05-11T04:00:00Z It's thought this offers protection from predators such as peregrine falcons, who find it hard to single out just one starling from a whirling mass of thousands. Scientists study secrets of starling murmurations 2022-05-10T04:00:00Z In the early 2000s, the park service relocated peregrine falcons from man-made structures to Harpers Ferry, but none returned to nest there. Peregrine falcon chicks take flight at Harpers Ferry 2022-06-09T04:00:00Z The bald eagle, American alligator, peregrine falcon, Canada geese and humpback whales are each environmental success stories. Cleaner Earth: Healing ozone hole, less smog, more eagles 2022-04-21T04:00:00Z “Bald eagles, ospreys and peregrine falcons have all made spectacular recoveries since DDT was banned,” Bates says. Some birds are laying eggs earlier. Scientists are paying attention. 2022-05-17T04:00:00Z Grinnell, one of a beloved pair of peregrine falcons who made their longtime home atop the bell tower at the University of California, Berkeley, was found dead Thursday. Berkeley peregrine falcon finds partner after mate’s death 2022-04-02T04:00:00Z A peregrine falcon at Salisbury Cathedral has laid its first egg of the year. Salisbury Cathedral peregrine falcon lays first egg of 2022 2022-03-20T04:00:00Z Eventually, there were more sightings of individual peregrine falcons, but none ever stayed until 2015, when an adult female was seen regularly at Maryland Heights. Peregrine falcon chicks take flight at Harpers Ferry 2022-06-09T04:00:00Z The birdwatcher said a peregrine falcon and marsh harriers had forced the group into a tight formation. Lancashire starlings form swirling whale-shaped murmuration 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z Watch a video about peregrine falcons’ recovery at wapo.st/falconrecovery. Some birds are laying eggs earlier. Scientists are paying attention. 2022-05-17T04:00:00Z While peregrine falcons typically mate for life, those who lose a partner will seek a replacement after a mate dies. Berkeley peregrine falcon finds partner after mate’s death 2022-04-02T04:00:00Z About the size of a crow, peregrine falcons possess long, pointed wings and tapered tails that boost their aerodynamics and speed. Falcons return to nest at Harpers Ferry, which will close off section to give them space 2022-02-11T05:00:00Z Since then, several peregrine falcons have nested, but no pair had successfully hatched chicks until last year, officials said. Peregrine falcon chicks take flight at Harpers Ferry 2022-06-09T04:00:00Z The glaciers that gouged the region over the past 2 million years left behind a rugged terrain that today is home to wolves, moose, bobcats, beavers, bald eagles and peregrine falcons. Biden administration cancels two mining leases near Minnesota wilderness, in reversal of Trump-era decision 2022-01-26T05:00:00Z That rescue is part of the of the periodic capturing or shooing away a host of predators for chicks and eggs, such as great horned owls, black-crowned night-herons, peregrine falcons, even mallard ducks. We saved the puffins. Now a warming planet is unraveling that work 2022-01-07T05:00:00Z A few hours before he died, Grinnell was seen defending the nest against another peregrine falcon. Berkeley peregrine falcon finds partner after mate’s death 2022-04-02T04:00:00Z By the mid-1960s, the peregrine falcon population dropped by more than 70 percent in the western United States. Falcons return to nest at Harpers Ferry, which will close off section to give them space 2022-02-11T05:00:00Z Female peregrine falcons typically lay a “clutch of three to five eggs each spring,” park officials said, and the “pair share incubation duties which last about 33 days.” Peregrine falcon chicks take flight at Harpers Ferry 2022-06-09T04:00:00Z In a new study, researchers analyzed the anatomy and behavior of a tiny American parrot called a parrotlet and peregrine falcons, two species known for their expert footwork. This drone has legs: Watch a flying robot perch on branches, catch a tennis ball in midair 2021-11-30T05:00:00Z The peregrine falcons are resourceful, territorial birds, and they generally mate for life. Berkeley has bird's-eye view of peregrine falcons' love triangle 2021-11-04T04:00:00Z The area is also home to a nesting pair of peregrine falcons, bats, adders and dormice, according to local residents. Campaign to halt development of Carmarthenshire quarry 2021-09-17T04:00:00Z Since then, officials said, several peregrine falcons have nested, but no pair had successfully hatched chicks until last spring. Falcons return to nest at Harpers Ferry, which will close off section to give them space 2022-02-11T05:00:00Z More than 50 species have been removed from the ESA since the law was enacted, including bald eagles, peregrine falcons, Tennessee purple coneflowers and American alligators. Snail darter, humble fish blocked dam, no longer endangered 2021-08-31T04:00:00Z And rangers in Maine's Acadia National Park close several trails annually near peregrine falcon nests. Don’t hike so close to me: How the presence of humans can disturb wildlife up to half a mile away 2021-07-20T04:00:00Z There is always money and concern for bald eagles and peregrine falcons, but less so for squirrels and deer, Mr. Moore said. Caring for the Wildlife That Stray Into the Suburbs 2021-07-20T04:00:00Z “The whole country was losing the peregrine falcon through the DDT era.” The peregrine falcon mostly disappeared. A lone chick took flight at Harpers Ferry for the first time in 70 years. 2021-07-02T04:00:00Z Though the nesting areas are typically threatened by coyotes, peregrine falcons and other predators, drones should not be among the hazards, he said. 1,500 eggs were waiting to hatch; then a drone crashed 2021-06-04T04:00:00Z Tens of thousands of people live-streamed the moment a peregrine falcon chick hatched on top of a city centre building. Thousands watch falcon chick hatch online 2021-05-09T04:00:00Z More than 1,000 North American bird species are covered by the treaty — from fast-flying peregrine falcon to tiny songbirds and more than 20 owl species. US proposes ending rule that weakened wild bird protections 2021-05-06T04:00:00Z But populations of bald eagles are rebounding, as are those of other raptor species affected by DDT, such as peregrine falcons and osprey. Ecologists Saved Bald Eagles with Helicopter Parenting 2021-04-30T04:00:00Z In 1999, peregrine falcons were taken off the endangered species list, although they are still protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. The peregrine falcon mostly disappeared. A lone chick took flight at Harpers Ferry for the first time in 70 years. 2021-07-02T04:00:00Z “In many cases the lower portions of the trails remain open, and we encourage people to enjoy watching peregrine falcons from a distance with binoculars or a scope,” said Audubon Vermont conservation biologist Margaret Fowle. Cliff areas closed to protect nesting peregrine falcons 2021-03-27T04:00:00Z Rangers closed the cliffs and associated trails to public entry to protect the peregrine falcons from being disturbed and abandoning their nests. Several trails closed because of nesting peregrine falcons 2021-03-21T04:00:00Z More than 1,000 North American bird species are covered by the law - from fast-flying peregrine falcon to tiny songbirds and more than 20 owl species. Trump policy that weakened wild bird protections is revoked 2021-03-08T05:00:00Z Biologists took others from northern California to habitats at the San Francisco Zoo, which already operated a captive-breeding program for barn owls and peregrine falcons. Ecologists Saved Bald Eagles with Helicopter Parenting 2021-04-30T04:00:00Z Eventually, there were more sightings of individual peregrine falcons but none ever “took up permanent residence,” park officials said. The peregrine falcon mostly disappeared. A lone chick took flight at Harpers Ferry for the first time in 70 years. 2021-07-02T04:00:00Z More than 1,000 North American bird species are covered by the law — from fast-flying peregrine falcon to tiny songbirds and more than 20 owl species. Trump policy that weakened wild bird protections is revoked 2021-03-08T05:00:00Z Joe DeBold, a falcon expert with the conservation department, said the delisting is warranted because of the population and distribution of peregrine falcons in the state. Peregrine falcons may no longer be endangered in Missouri 2021-01-23T05:00:00Z The Hayabusa2 - named for the peregrine falcon - orbited above Ryugu for a few months before landing, then used small explosives to blast a crater and collected the resulting debris. Samples from asteroid more than hoped for, Japan researchers say 2020-12-15T05:00:00Z The Air Force Academy’s first live mascot in October 1955 was a peregrine falcon named Mach 1. Air Force Academy turns to cadets to name new falcon mascot 2020-06-25T04:00:00Z When peregrine falcons are courting, they sometimes do “ledge displays,” bowing to each other and touching beaks on a ledge of a cliff. The peregrine falcon mostly disappeared. A lone chick took flight at Harpers Ferry for the first time in 70 years. 2021-07-02T04:00:00Z Jason Ward fell in love with birds at age 14 when he spotted a peregrine falcon outside the homeless shelter where he was staying with his family. Black bird watchers draw attention to racial issues outdoors 2020-06-23T04:00:00Z Between September and March, palomeros are especially cautious, because chicken hawks and peregrine falcons are on the hunt. In Tampa, the pigeon men flock to a beloved sport 2020-06-14T04:00:00Z Rigorous conservation efforts helped spark a regrowth of the peregrine falcon population, and the birds are sometimes spotted nesting in urban areas with tall buildings and bridges. Peregrine falcons nesting in the Boeing MAX hangar will be kicked out soon 2020-01-27T05:00:00Z Last June, a young peregrine falcon leaped from the rafters above the assembly line. Boeing’s assembly plant is shuttered amid 737 MAX crisis. Now the company has a falcon problem. 2020-01-27T05:00:00Z By the mid-1960s, the peregrine falcon population dropped over 70 percent in the western U.S. The peregrine falcon mostly disappeared. A lone chick took flight at Harpers Ferry for the first time in 70 years. 2021-07-02T04:00:00Z Sitting in a rocking chair on a fall afternoon, Edmunds talks about her first time helping with peregrine falcons. Indiana Raptor Center aids hawks, owls, eagles and falcons 2019-11-03T04:00:00Z Those species including the bald eagle and peregrine falcon show significant population growth, making them no longer threatened. Changes proposed for New York’s endangered species list 2019-10-26T04:00:00Z These established her unclassifiability as a writer, able to capture with equal depth a peregrine falcon intent on its prey, a Bronze Age burial, the feel of a dissected lymph node. Climate and crisis: what survives 2019-09-15T04:00:00Z In the wild, peregrine falcons are often found on the edge of cliffs. Boeing’s assembly plant is shuttered amid 737 MAX crisis. Now the company has a falcon problem. 2020-01-27T05:00:00Z Wildlife biologists say peregrine falcons, eagles and other birds rely on the area to lay their eggs and raise their young. Falcons leave nest, opening rock climbs near Monticello 2019-09-04T04:00:00Z One bird that is safely kept inside the raptor center’s clinic is a peregrine falcon that’s having trouble flying. Indiana Raptor Center aids hawks, owls, eagles and falcons 2019-11-03T04:00:00Z The bald eagle, peregrine falcon and manatee are among the Endangered Species Act’s success stories. Claws out after Trump administration overhauls ‘bureaucratic’ Endangered Species Act 2019-08-12T04:00:00Z It is also set in peaceful grounds, full of grassy squares and handsome houses, not to mention a viewing station for the peregrine falcons that nest up in the cathedral’s spire. 10 reasons Norwich is one of the world’s most irresistible international holiday destinations 2019-08-12T04:00:00Z The peregrine falcons’ history is a tale of comeback. Boeing’s assembly plant is shuttered amid 737 MAX crisis. Now the company has a falcon problem. 2020-01-27T05:00:00Z A spokeswoman tells the Bangor Daily News that four peregrine falcon chicks fledged at the Precipice on the east face of Champlain Mountain; three at Jordan Cliffs; and two at Valley Cove over Somes Sound. Acadia’s Precipice Trail reopens 2019-08-07T04:00:00Z When we see gray whales breaching on their way to Alaska every spring, grizzly bears ambling across a Yellowstone meadow, bald eagles and peregrine falcons riding updrafts, we are celebrating a planet restored. To Fight Climate Change, We Should Actually Add Carbon Dioxide to the Atmosphere 2019-07-31T04:00:00Z A pair of peregrine falcons that produced three eggs in a nest box on a water tower have seen all their chicks fledge and fly. Fledged BT peregrines learn survival skills 2019-07-13T04:00:00Z In Wales in 2017 there were only three confirmed bird killings - of a poisoned peregrine falcon, and a red kite and buzzard, both shot. Illegal bird killings quadruple in a year 2019-06-16T04:00:00Z Inspection of the Mark Twain Memorial Bridge at Hannibal was scheduled to begin April 8 until a peregrine falcon nest was found on the structure. Bridge inspection halted by nest of falcons 2019-04-15T04:00:00Z The Precipice Trail, the Valley Cove Trail and the Jordan Cliffs Trail are usually closed for part of each summer because of nesting peregrine falcon chicks. Acadia’s Precipice Trail reopens 2019-08-07T04:00:00Z A peregrine falcon has laid eggs in a new nest box on a water tower while maintenance work was being carried out. Peregrine lays eggs during tower work 2019-04-13T04:00:00Z The Forest Service says the peregrine falcon population declined in the 1940s due to the use of the insecticide DDT. 2 forest cliffs closed during peregrine falcon nesting 2019-04-07T04:00:00Z Falco peregrinus, also known as the peregrine falcon. Birding gets new life in this YouTube nature series 2019-04-03T04:00:00Z Fish and Wildlife Service removed the American peregrine falcon from the list of endangered and threatened species in 1999, but the birds are still considered endangered in the state of Missouri. Bridge inspection halted by nest of falcons 2019-04-15T04:00:00Z Forest Service is closing temporarily some cliffs in the Green Mountain National Forest to protect the nests of peregrine falcons known to raise young there. US Forest Service closing some cliffs during falcon breeding 2019-04-02T04:00:00Z Research suggests nesting peregrine falcons are particularly vulnerable to human activities. 3 Acadia Trails closed because of nesting falcons 2019-03-30T04:00:00Z It’s not just bird lovers and conservationists embracing the slow but steady revival of the peregrine falcons. Taxpayers are asked to support falcons, fight pigeon poop 2019-03-28T04:00:00Z When Jason Ward was fourteen, he spotted a peregrine falcon devouring a pigeon on the windowsill of the South Bronx homeless shelter where his family was living. Birding Brothers of the Bronx 2019-03-25T04:00:00Z The Fish and Wildlife Service said peregrine falcons are typically 15 inches to 21 inches long with a wingspan of about 40 inches. Bridge inspection halted by nest of falcons 2019-04-15T04:00:00Z And that aggressive peregrine falcon that goes after anything that moves? Perspective | I never meant to be a birder. But the birds didn’t give me any choice. 2019-03-07T05:00:00Z Republican House Speaker Scott Bedke just before the vote noted that Cade is why the peregrine falcon appears on the Idaho quarter. House passes resolution honoring Idaho conservationist 2019-02-19T05:00:00Z Move aside cheetah and peregrine falcon, there is a new contender for the title of fastest animal on Earth: the Dracula ant. Dracula ant's killer jaws are nature's fastest mover at 200 mph 2018-12-11T05:00:00Z Today, a professional falconer accompanies a Harris hawk or peregrine falcon to Trafalgar Square several times a week - a natural predator which warns off the less welcome, smaller bird. Spanish city relocates 5,000 pigeons 2018-12-03T05:00:00Z The American and Arctic peregrine falcon subspecies were listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Conservation Act of 1969. Bridge inspection halted by nest of falcons 2019-04-15T04:00:00Z This would quickly deplete oxygen from the lagoon, they say, and in turn, the populations of fish and many bird species nesting in the area, such as flamingo, peregrine falcon, black swan and cattle egret. Venice anti-flood gates could wreck lagoon ecosystem 2018-11-28T05:00:00Z Nova The new episode “World’s Fastest Animal” documents the peregrine falcon’s ability to reach high speeds, and profiles bird trainer Lloyd Buck, who attempts to get his peregrine to go faster. Wednesday's TV highlights: 'Nature: Dogs in the Land of Lions' on PBS 2018-11-20T05:00:00Z The peregrine falcon’s need for speed makes it the “World’s Fastest Animal” in this new episode of “Nova.” TV This Week, Nov. 18-24: ‘MST3K,’ Thanksgiving specials and more 2018-11-16T05:00:00Z Zion is a sanctuary for the American peregrine falcon, a predatory bird that neared extinction in the 1970s but was removed from the endangered species list in 1999. Zion re-opens climbing routes after falcon nesting season 2018-08-03T04:00:00Z Restrictions on the use of the pesticide DDT and recovery efforts helped them rebound, and the American peregrine falcon was removed from the list of endangered and threatened species in 1999. Bridge inspection halted by nest of falcons 2019-04-15T04:00:00Z Osprey, peregrine falcons and Cooper’s hawks are often seen. How much of a burden can we be to Union Bay before the strain is too much? 2018-07-05T04:00:00Z Hayabusa 2, named for the peregrine falcon, will spend the next few months orbiting about 20 km above the asteroid and mapping its surface before landing. Japan probe arrives at asteroid after nearly four-year space odyssey 2018-06-27T04:00:00Z The Eagle Tribune reports the peregrine falcon was shot and killed in Salem on May 5. Officials search for suspect who killed protected falcon 2018-06-21T04:00:00Z The New York Post reports a specialist with the Cornell University Lab of Ornithology identified the bird’s species as a young peregrine falcon. Falcon swoops into Financial District, prompts NYPD response 2018-06-14T04:00:00Z Last year more than 51 pairs of peregrine falcons raised at least 63 young birds. Falcon nests prompts closure of Vermont hiking trails 2018-05-27T04:00:00Z Adult peregrine falcons sport a coat of blue-gray feathers with barred white underparts. The Biggest Bird That Ever Lived and 5 More Bird Superstars 2018-05-15T04:00:00Z In the 1960s, scientists analyzed eggshell collections to connect pesticide use to declines in birds of prey such as peregrine falcons. Unlocking secrets from extinct species stored at Ohio State 2018-04-28T04:00:00Z Missile guidance laws explain peregrine falcon trajectories “surprisingly well,” Mills said. Falcons are as fast as racecars. Pity their poor prey. 2018-04-12T04:00:00Z Zion is a sanctuary for the American peregrine falcon, a predatory bird that neared extinction in the 1970s but was removed from the endangered species list in 1999, after 20 years of recovery efforts. Zion National Park closes climbing cliffs to protect falcons 2018-02-22T05:00:00Z The prototype was modeled on a peregrine falcon; its developers are now working on a mechanical bald eagle. In Case You Missed It 2018-02-03T05:00:00Z But today, with the passing of environmental regulations, peregrine falcon populations are thriving. The Biggest Bird That Ever Lived and 5 More Bird Superstars 2018-05-15T04:00:00Z The Columbus Dispatch reports the Ohio Department of Natural Resources is hopeful the birds will join other peregrine falcons at the Riffe Center but says there’s no guarantee. Renovation forces move for peregrine falcons in Ohio capital 2018-01-01T05:00:00Z To answer that question, Mills and his colleagues created a computer simulation of peregrine falcons attacking starlings, a common type of prey. Falcons are as fast as racecars. Pity their poor prey. 2018-04-12T04:00:00Z There are a number of peregrine falcons that live in the area, he said, and they engage in some population control by swooping down — even at night — amid the bright lights to take out pigeons. In Las Vegas, where it seems most everything is legal, there is a new law: don't feed the pigeons 2017-11-30T05:00:00Z The charity said the attacks were recorded on raptors, including red kites, peregrine falcons and buzzards, that were shot, trapped or poisoned between 2012 and 2016. Nearly 500 attacks on birds of prey 2017-10-31T04:00:00Z Veltkamp and her husband, Don, brought four other feathered friends with them to the library — a red-tailed hawk, a great horned owl, a peregrine falcon and a golden eagle — to educate and inspire the attendees. Story of bald eagle shot by poacher made into children’s book 2017-10-08T04:00:00Z Other programs to engage the public include the webcams that are placed in the nests of ospreys, great blue herons and peregrine falcons. Maryland river conservation highlighted via virtual maps 2017-10-05T04:00:00Z Last year, the masons caught a look at a bobcat family, Banjac said, and they routinely see peregrine falcons and a herd of bighorn sheep - one male with several females. Stonemasons go old-school to repair Colorado monument walls 2017-09-16T04:00:00Z Last year, the masons caught a look at a bobcat family, Banjac said, and they routinely see peregrine falcons and a herd of bighorn sheep — one male with several females. Stonemasons go old-school to repair Colorado monument walls 2017-09-15T04:00:00Z The peregrine falcon is the world’s fastest animal. Acadia reopens cliffs, trails after closures to help falcons 2017-08-03T04:00:00Z The site is considered an excellent place for seeing migratory raptors such as bald eagles, osprey, peregrine falcons, broad-winged hawks, Coopers hawks and golden eagles. Maryland’s secret park expands, but still no public access 2017-07-27T04:00:00Z American peregrine falcons were removed from the federal endangered species list in 1999, but they’re still listed as endangered in South Dakota, where there’s limited habitat. Breeding peregrine falcons found in South Dakota 2017-07-17T04:00:00Z It’s also not a bad place to be a baby peregrine falcon. California Today: Baby Falcons Take Flight in Berkeley 2017-07-11T04:00:00Z Baby peregrine falcon nesting at UC Berkeley flies for first time, marking milestone in recovery of once endangered species. 5 California Things to Know for Today 2017-07-05T04:00:00Z The air is thick with birds of prey – elusive long-eared owls, hobbies and one of the country’s only tree-nesting peregrine falcons. 'It is strange to see the British struggling with the beaver': why is rewilding so controversial? 2017-07-03T04:00:00Z Indiana began its peregrine falcon reintroduction project in 1991 in Evansville, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis and South Bend. Chicks aplenty: DNR says Indiana peregrine falcons thriving 2017-06-27T04:00:00Z The peregrine falcon is still an endangered species in the state, although it’s been removed from the federal list. Peregrine falcon population rises in southeastern Michigan 2017-06-14T04:00:00Z Lexington’s only known pair of peregrine falcons live on the roof of 300 West Vine Street. Lexington’s falcon population triples to 6 2017-06-03T04:00:00Z He also points to its efforts to conserve prairie-chicken populations and to reintroduce peregrine falcons in Illinois. Illinois Audubon Society to mark 120th anniversary 2017-05-29T04:00:00Z The Northern Ireland Environment Agency is overseeing the work, which is part of a wider initiative to protect the nests of peregrine falcons. Police using drones to protect birds of prey - BBC News 2017-05-22T04:00:00Z They drift into soil, water and air and slip into the bodies of animals, collecting in everything from the eggs of peregrine falcons to the blubber of beluga whales. The Mystery of the Wasting House-Cats 2017-05-16T04:00:00Z The report says there were 54 peregrine falcon nest sites across Michigan in 2016. Peregrine falcon population rises in southeastern Michigan 2017-06-14T04:00:00Z The Lexington pair are one of 17 known pairs of peregrine falcons in Kentucky. Lexington’s falcon population triples to 6 2017-06-03T04:00:00Z The Indiana Department of Natural Resources retrieved three male peregrine falcon babies from their nesting box on one of the plant’s towers and tagged them with identifying leg bands. Peregrine falcon chicks offer field learning experience 2017-05-10T04:00:00Z Gates also noted a special guest atop the Tower City Center building adjacent to the rally: a female peregrine falcon sitting on five eggs. Live updates from the global March for Science 2017-04-21T04:00:00Z The department says the area is made up of Bird’s Eye Mountain, a nesting site and habitat for peregrine falcons, and surrounding lands. 3,000 acres protected in Ira and Poultney 2017-04-15T04:00:00Z Forest Service says two cliffs in the Green Mountain National Forest are going to be closed to hikers to protect the nesting sites of peregrine falcons. US Forest Service closes cliffs to protect peregrine nests 2017-03-12T05:00:00Z Nationwide, the peregrine falcon population was nearly wiped out in the 1970s because of the widespread use of the pesticide DDT. Lexington’s falcon population triples to 6 2017-06-03T04:00:00Z “Not many people get to see peregrine falcon chicks up close and experience it,” he said. Peregrine falcon chicks offer field learning experience 2017-05-10T04:00:00Z Alongside episodes exploring islands, mountains, jungles, deserts and grasslands, “Planet Earth II” devotes one episode to urban wildlife - including Mumbai’s leopards, Manhattan’s peregrine falcons and the pesky raccoons of Toronto. Epic ‘Planet Earth II’ offers creatures’-eye view of nature 2017-02-16T05:00:00Z The commission removed bald eagles and peregrine falcons from the state’s “sensitive species” list, reflecting their steady recovery since the 1970s when the pesticide DDT was banned. Washington’s white pelicans, long listed as endangered, make a comeback 2016-12-25T05:00:00Z The once-endangered peregrine falcons raise their young on cliffs, and the species was restored in Vermont with help from wildlife agencies and private groups. US Forest Service closes cliffs to protect peregrine nests 2017-03-12T05:00:00Z The bands on his legs - placed on peregrine falcons for tracking purposes - are unique. Lexington’s falcon population triples to 6 2017-06-03T04:00:00Z A peregrine falcon chick which crash-landed following a fall from a 23-storey block of flats could be released back into the wild in the new year. Peregrine falcon chick on road to recovery after Ipswich fall - BBC News 2016-11-18T05:00:00Z Officials say peregrine falcons and loons also had record nesting success this year in Vermont. Vermont bald eagles produce record amount of young 2016-10-26T04:00:00Z A critic once memorably wrote that Keillor’s baritone sounded “precision-engineered to narrate a documentary about glaciers”; Thile would be more suited to announcing a pickup football game played by peregrine falcons. What’s ‘A Prairie Home Companion’ Without Garrison Keillor? 2016-09-27T04:00:00Z Feathers also flew among the Cites nations over a proposal to downgrade the protection for the world’s fastest creature, the peregrine falcon. African grey parrot has global summit to thank for protected status 2016-10-02T04:00:00Z But a few species, like the panda and peregrine falcon, are no longer considered to be in danger and could have their protection reduced. The grey parrot and the race against Africa’s wildlife extinction 2016-09-24T04:00:00Z Animal inhabitants here include muskrats, coyotes, red and gray foxes, peregrine falcons, river otters, bald eagles and great blue herons. The essential guide to all 59 U.S. national parks 2016-08-15T04:00:00Z Which sounds cool, but when I’m a peregrine falcon, I won’t need to drive anywhere, because I’ll be one of the fastest animals in the world. Farhad’s and Mike’s Week in Tech: The Cautionary Tale of the Fall of Yahoo 2016-07-30T04:00:00Z Officials say the protection of the peregrine falcon nesting areas resulted in the fledging of 11 chicks this year. Acadia reopens peregrine falcon nesting areas after months 2016-07-29T04:00:00Z She says some peregrine falcons migrate south and some remain in the area through the winter. 4 chicks fledge from peregrine nest in downtown Boise 2016-06-29T04:00:00Z It belonged to the Makah Indian tribe and was home of a universe of creatures, including dozens of species of algae, peregrine falcons, eagles, puffins and sea lions. Bob Paine, ecologist who identified ‘keystone’ species, dies at 83 2016-06-15T04:00:00Z Just before I arrived, Farnsworth saw a peregrine falcon drifting ominously around the building. New York Above 800 Feet 2016-06-02T04:00:00Z The agency also reduced from $25 to $10 the fee for a resident permit to capture a peregrine falcon for falconry purposes. Maryland reduces permit fees for falconry, off-roading 2016-05-31T04:00:00Z Last week, a peregrine falcon struck a vehicle and broke its wing. The bird, because it was injured by a human cause, was brought to Kean’s facility. To Rescue or Not, That is the Question With Distressed Animals “This is cool,” said Martin, who works for the New Hampshire Audubon and has been coming to this site for 15 years, also home to peregrine falcon and osprey nests. New Hampshire sees surge in nesting eagles 2016-05-08T04:00:00Z The boxes were installed in the late 1980s in an effort to help re-establish the peregrine falcon in the Hudson Valley. Mid-Hudson bridge home to 2 peregrine falcon hatchlings 2016-05-04T04:00:00Z After DDT was banned, bald eagles, peregrine falcons and many other endangered bird species returned from the brink of extinction. 46 Environmental Victories Since the First Earth Day Like recent work mounting an owl and peregrine falcon, he said, they did for the state Department of Natural Resources, which required a special permit. Algonac taxidermists find art after the hunt 2016-04-11T04:00:00Z Such intervention has saved species such as peregrine falcons, ospreys and bald eagles in New Jersey. NJ plants, animals get attention before they’re endangered 2016-04-10T04:00:00Z The bad news is that he got stuck on the 576ft historic landmark in central California’s Morro Bay and had to be rescued by helicopter from the guano-speckled peregrine falcon habitat. Romantic cliffside proposal ends with a helicopter rescue – and a meth arrest 2016-04-08T04:00:00Z Forest Service says two cliffs in the Green Mountain National Forest are being temporarily closed to the public to protect peregrine falcon nesting sites. US Forest Service closes cliffs to protect nesting falcons 2016-03-17T04:00:00Z Radio collars and species-recovery projects have been around for a while, too: In California alone, starting back in the 1980s, biologists brought both the peregrine falcon and the California condor back from extinction. The Unnatural Kingdom 2016-03-11T05:00:00Z It’s considered one of the most productive peregrine falcon nests in Pennsylvania. Livestream of falcon nest in downtown Harrisburg returns 2016-02-12T05:00:00Z Photograph: HO/AFP/Getty Images The Chileans alerted their Brazilian counterparts, who arrested Lendrum at São Paulo airport with an incubator containing four albino peregrine falcon eggs. Rare falcon egg seized from smuggler hatches and is returned to wild in Chile 2016-01-28T05:00:00Z An officer found a stray injured peregrine falcon and took it to City Wildlife. D.C. Animal Watch 2015-12-03T05:00:00Z Both common loons and peregrine falcons reproduced in record numbers this year. Vermont says once-rare loons and falcons had good year 2015-09-20T04:00:00Z The sanctuary's hundreds of rehabilitated birds have included peregrine falcons, bald eagles and the American common barn owl, one of the most endangered raptors native to Missouri. Founder of World Bird Sanctuary, one of North America's largest bird rehab centers, dies at 70 2015-07-20T04:00:00Z They combine recordings of distressed birds with an occasional cry from a predator: sharp-shinned hawk, kestrel, merlin, peregrine falcon . Why are invisible birds shrieking near the World Bank in downtown D.C.? 2015-07-18T04:00:00Z So did many raptors, such as peregrine falcons, which thrilled geeky birders and corner office CEOs alike with their aerial acrobatics and fondness for nesting on skyscrapers. Here's How Wild Animals are Adapting to City Life 2015-07-02T04:00:00Z North Wales Police's rural crime unit recently launched a campaign to target bird of prey poisoners after attacks on rare peregrine falcons and buzzards. 'Tougher sentence' calls for bird of prey killers - BBC News 2015-07-02T04:00:00Z The peregrine falcons were reintroduced in Vermont in the 1980s. Vermont says once-rare loons and falcons had good year 2015-09-20T04:00:00Z The state Department of Transportation installed nest boxes on the north and south bridge towers in 2012 and a pair of peregrine falcons showed up the next spring. 3 peregrine falcon chicks hatch atop Houghton-Hancock bridge 2015-06-28T04:00:00Z The peregrine falcon is expected to be removed from Ohio’s threatened species list in July. Peregrine falcon population rebounds in Ohio 2015-06-06T04:00:00Z Three city bridges recently became home to 12 newborn peregrine falcons. New York Today: Where Falcons Nest 2015-06-04T04:00:00Z Included in the list were other golden eagles, a bald eagle, a peregrine falcon, a few great horned owls, several hawks, and even a ruffed grouse. Eagle versus porcupine: Camera snaps a painful face-off 2015-04-24T04:00:00Z Goshawks don’t kill by force of impact, as peregrine falcons do. Nature’s Fighter Jets With Flapping Wings 2015-03-02T05:00:00Z After the presentation, Isaac said, “I got to see all different kinds of raptors. I saw a bald eagle, peregrine falcon, an owl and a red-tailed hawk.” Visitors learn about big birds at Army Corps’ Eagle Days 2015-02-15T05:00:00Z Tom French, a biologist with the state wildlife department, said the bird was 14, a ripe old age for a peregrine falcon. UMass falcon, campus webcam star, dies 2015-01-22T05:00:00Z The Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, the Marine Parkway Bridge and the Throgs Neck Bridge are each now home to four little peregrine falcons born in early May. New York Today: Where Falcons Nest 2015-06-04T04:00:00Z The footage shows the breathtaking views only usually experienced by the Cathedral's peregrine falcons. Spectacular views atop tallest spire 2014-12-19T05:00:00Z The footage displays the breathtaking views only usually experienced by the Cathedral's peregrine falcons. Spectacular spire-climb filmed 2014-12-19T05:00:00Z It’s a type of falcon similar to that famed feathered jet the peregrine falcon, but smaller and more common. Hawks make migrating stop in Blue Ridge Mountains 2014-10-19T04:00:00Z Executive director Julia Ponder says people appreciate raptors more today than they did 40 years ago, when they were considered varmints and bald eagle and peregrine falcon populations were dwindling. Minnesota Raptor Center to release healthy birds 2014-09-26T04:00:00Z All told, there are hundreds of wildlife webcams showing such animals as polar bears, peregrine falcons and puffins. Wildlife webcams sometimes offer viewers an unflinching look at nature Possible matches: peregrine falcon and great horned owl. 161 Bird-Watcher Apps for the iPhone—and They’re All for the Birds [Slide Show] 2014-06-18T04:00:00Z Through restoration efforts, the peregrine falcon is making a comeback. Baby falcons nesting under New River Gorge Bridge 2014-06-15T04:00:00Z He says the task is important to preserve the previously endangered peregrine falcons. Animal experts gather to tag baby falcons 2014-05-22T04:00:00Z Then a group of five robins – chased by a peregrine falcon — crossed the beam before disappearing into the dark north sky. City Room: Why Do You Watch Birds? 2014-05-08T10:01:42Z Rangers are particularly concerned about the disturbance of peregrine falcons in nests in Yosemite's spectacular granite cliffs of Yosemite, Gediman said. Camera-toting drones banned from two U.S. national parks 2014-05-06T02:02:01Z They also provide a home to rare birds including the hen harrier, merlin, peregrine falcon, golden plover, red grouse and black grouse. Off-roaders 'damaging wildlife' 2014-04-19T12:33:48Z Though many peregrine falcons released in the Gorge end up nesting elsewhere, Perrone said there are many more sightings than there were 10 years ago. Baby falcons nesting under New River Gorge Bridge 2014-06-15T04:00:00Z About 300-500 raptors are trapped and relocated each year at Salt Lake City, including red-tail hawks, barn owls and peregrine falcons. 10 ways to prevent plane bird strikes 2013-11-06T01:03:09Z Dead creatures were also seized - a cobra, gecko, lizard, hummingbird, peregrine falcon and 90 dead seahorses. Exotic animals seized at airports 2013-07-01T23:22:15Z Dead creatures were also seized - a cobra, gecko, lizard, humming bird, peregrine falcon and 90 dead seahorses. Exotic animals seized at airports 2013-07-01T23:22:15Z Scotland's upland birds include black grouse, ptarmigans, golden eagles and peregrine falcons. Sightings of upland birds sought 2013-06-14T23:39:00Z The Three Rivers Avian Center worked with wildlife organizations in Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware to capture baby peregrine falcons that were born into nests in dangerous locations. Baby falcons nesting under New River Gorge Bridge 2014-06-15T04:00:00Z I got physically ill when I learned that ospreys and peregrine falcons weren’t raising chicks because of what people were spraying on bugs at their farms and lawns. Green Blog: Remembering 'Silent Spring' 2012-09-21T20:39:46Z Deliberate poisoning resulted in the deaths of a golden eagle, two peregrine falcons, two sparrowhawks, four red kites and seven buzzards. Drop in animal poisoning cases 2012-09-21T12:14:10Z High concentrations have been found in the bodies of creatures as geographically diverse as salmon, peregrine falcons, cats, whales, polar bears and Tasmanian devils. Arlene Blum’s Crusade Against Toxic Couches 2012-09-07T00:02:49Z The problem drove bald eagles, our national symbol, not to mention peregrine falcons and other bird populations, to the brink of extinction, with populations plummeting more than 80 percent. How Important Was Rachel Carson's Silent Spring in the Recovery of Bald Eagles and Other Bird Species? 2012-08-31T15:15:00.183Z The peregrine falcon chick left the nest on 12 July. Peregrine chick in derelict flats 2012-07-26T00:05:28Z Birds such as kittiwakes and fulmars nest on the cliff face, while peregrine falcons wheel above. Trust bids to secure white cliffs 2012-06-26T23:00:22Z Kestrels don’t get nearly as much attention as red-tailed hawks and peregrine falcons, the other raptors known to nest on buildings in Manhattan, but they are actually the most common of the three. City Room: Kestrels Find New York City a Good Home 2012-06-07T17:46:16Z Or the legendary dive of the peregrine falcon, which can spot that pigeon from 3,000 feet and drop to earth in a 200-mile-an-hour swoop to strike it. Side Effects: Skull Analysis Charts the Changes From Dinosaurs to Birds 2012-06-01T03:31:49Z To wit, the Peregrine Fund was founded in 1970 by a leading Cornell ornithologist to help nurse peregrine falcon populations hit hard by DDT back to their once abundant numbers. How Important Was Rachel Carson's Silent Spring in the Recovery of Bald Eagles and Other Bird Species? 2012-08-31T15:15:00.183Z The modern routine of training the peregrine falcon is shortly as follows: Young birds are procured, generally from Scotland, either just before they can fly, or just after. The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z Among other things he related that the ravens had for very near neighbours on the rocks a pair of peregrine falcons, and for several years there had always been peace between them. Birds and Man 2011-10-20T02:00:25.513Z Some peregrine falcons have lately been shot; Petersen declares they are "the best beef in the country, and the young birds tender and white as chicken!" In the Arctic Seas A Narrative of the Discovery of the Fate of Sir John Franklin and his Companions 2011-10-10T02:00:18.377Z Since then, however, the park has seen improvements that have revived the region and protected wildlife such as black bears, bats and peregrine falcons. Park along Texas, Mexico border sees boost from partnership 2011-08-20T14:13:15Z Thanks to a combination of factors and the hard work of bird lovers and scientists, peregrine falcons are once again common across the U.S., graduating off the national endangered species list as of 1999. How Important Was Rachel Carson's Silent Spring in the Recovery of Bald Eagles and Other Bird Species? 2012-08-31T15:15:00.183Z The peregrine falcon, a young male, quickly flew off after being released, circling over the Finnieston Crane and the Clyde Arc, before disappearing from view. Felled falcon flies free from BBC 2011-08-04T09:37:43Z Mr. Jenner Weir has known the same thing to occur with the peregrine falcons at Beachy Head. The Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex Volume II (1st Edition) 2011-06-27T02:01:01.007Z A few other falcons also cross the ocean when migrating, such as peregrine falcons crossing the Gulf of Mexico. Gyrfalcons are 'secret seabirds' 2011-06-20T01:07:22Z Small populations of peregrine falcons have historically lived in the park's cliffsides, but relied on the more extensive mountain ranges in Mexico for food, shelter and mates. Park along Texas, Mexico border sees boost from partnership 2011-08-20T14:13:15Z If there be little water any peregrine falcon that will go straight at him will seize him soon after he rises. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 2 "Fairbanks, Erastus" to "Fens" 2011-06-19T02:00:16.580Z "Plan B was to try and track down some foster parents as, fortunately, falcons can't count," said Mr Jones, adding peregrine falcons will feed another hungry mouth as "one of their own". New home for rescued falcon chick 2011-06-15T17:28:35Z Animal health officials said there was a "premium" for falcons Animal health experts are taking DNA samples from newly-born peregrine falcon chicks in Cornwall to try to catch unscrupulous bird dealers. Falcon DNA 'to stop bird thieves' 2011-04-14T10:42:46Z The peregrine falcon was one of those most frequently used in falconry. The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 3: Estremoz to Felspar 2011-04-14T02:00:59.373Z Captive breeding organizations such as the Peregrine Fund, for example, nursed the peregrine falcon from DDT-induced near extinction just decades ago to removal from the endangered species list. With so many species being endangered, which one should I help? 2011-03-15T04:00:00Z The following is an outline of the process of training hawks, beginning with the management of a wild-caught peregrine falcon. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 2 "Fairbanks, Erastus" to "Fens" 2011-06-19T02:00:16.580Z Gibson Lake attracts many birds - including the endangered least tern as well as bald eagles, peregrine falcons and pelicans. EPA Set to Regulate Wastewater from Coal-Fired Power Plants 2011-01-10T07:46:38.200Z The fragments reminded him of the thin-shelled eggs from birds like brown pelicans and peregrine falcons, which had been devastated by DDT but are now on the rebound. New Hurdle for California Condors May Be DDT From Years Ago 2010-11-16T06:00:00Z The judge who jailed Mr Lendrum said that his crimes were serious and that peregrine falcons "enhance the attraction of the countryside to all". Daredevil bird egg thief jailed 2010-08-20T16:17:00Z The bay’s salt marshes, islands and shallow waterways provide a home to hundreds of species of birds and marine life, from peregrine falcons to sea turtles. Relief at Hand for Troubled Jamaica Bay 2010-07-01T21:07:00Z Perhaps its diminutive size, causing it to be soon lost to view, and a limited acquaintance with the flight of the wild peregrine falcon, have led to the mistake. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 2 "Fairbanks, Erastus" to "Fens" 2011-06-19T02:00:16.580Z Other birds, such as peregrine falcons, fly faster while diving in a stoop, but the swift is the fastest accurately recorded flying under its own power. Supercharged swifts fly fastest 2010-03-02T09:22:00Z As the petition is handed in, supporters will form a giant mosaic of a peregrine falcon, the world's fastest bird, to show their backing for the campaign. Call to end illegal bird killing 2010-03-02T02:41:00Z Of the former there are two kinds, the generous, as the peregrine falcon, lanner, goshawk, &c.; and the ignoble, as the buzzard, kite, &c. Lives of Eminent Zoologists, from Aristotle to Linnæus with Introductory remarks on the Study of Natural History The tassel, or tercel, was the male of the peregrine falcon, and was noted for its docility and gentleness. The Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 1 New Edition The hawks used in England are the three great northern falcons, viz. the Greenland, Iceland and Norway falcons, the peregrine falcon, the hobby, the merlin, the goshawk and the sparrow-hawk. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 2 "Fairbanks, Erastus" to "Fens" 2011-06-19T02:00:16.580Z A peregrine falcon, from the wild, rocky coast to the west, came sailing on wide-reaching wings across the April sky. Creatures of the Night A Book of Wild Life in Western Britain A good many years ago herons were protected by the law; they were considered royal game, and their capture by the peregrine falcon was looked upon as very exciting sport. Country Walks of a Naturalist with His Children No great while after it befell that the Catalan made a voyage to Alexandria with a lading of his and carrying thither certain peregrine falcons for the Soldan, presented them to him. The Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio The peregrine falcon, which feeds largely on ducks, is migratory, while the lugger falcon—a bird not particularly addicted to waterfowl—remains in India throughout the year. A Bird Calendar for Northern India Of the foregoing the easiest to keep, most efficient in the field, and most suitable for general use are the peregrine falcon and the goshawk. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 2 "Fairbanks, Erastus" to "Fens" 2011-06-19T02:00:16.580Z Of the resident species which are comparatively uncommon elsewhere may be mentioned the hawfinch, the greater and lesser spotted woodpecker, the carrion crow, the raven, the buzzard, the hen-harrier, and the peregrine falcon. Somerset A farmer has just brought me in a peregrine falcon that he shot this morning. A Cotswold Village With this new human interest to absorb them the travelling companions were almost rude when Blenkinthrope tried to explain his contrivance for keeping vipers and peregrine falcons out of his chicken-run. Beasts and Super-Beasts Of the migratory birds of prey the kestrel is perhaps the first to arrive; the osprey and the peregrine falcon are among the last. A Bird Calendar for Northern India Those hatchments had a double interest for me, as heraldry in the first place, and also because the Towneleys had a peregrine falcon for their crest! Philip Gilbert Hamerton An Autobiography, 1834-1858, and a Memoir by His Wife, 1858-1894 Yes; our duck or great-footed hawk is almost identical with the well-known peregrine falcon of Europe. Nature's Serial Story Falcons are equally rare: the little merlin comes down from the north now and then, but the peregrine falcon as a resident or regular visitor is extinct. The Life of the Fields We had the opportunity of observing the sagacity of a peregrine falcon, which, immediately upon being unmasked, rose straight in the air, instead of following the heron on its direct course. Wild Beasts and Their Ways, Reminiscences of Europe, Asia, Africa and America — Volume 1 One of the keepers of Wolmer-forest sent me a peregrine falcon, which he shot on the verge of that district as it was devouring a wood-pigeon. 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