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Peregrine Falcons

Peregrine falcons return to the same nesting site each year. Some sites have been used for centuries by multiple generations.

On December 21, 2018
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Peregrine Falcons

Peregrine falcon chicks, called eyases, eat an incredible amount of food – in six days, they double their weight. At three weeks, they are ten times their size at birth.

On December 21, 2018
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Peregrine Falcons

Some peregrine falcons will use man-made structures such as bridges and skyscrapers to nest.

On December 21, 2018
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Peregrine Falcons

Peregrine falcons may travel widely outside the nesting season- in fact, their scientific name comes from the Latin words ‘falco’, meaning ’hook-shaped,’ possibly referring to the beak or claws, and ‘peregrinus’, meaning ’to wander.’

On December 21, 2018
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