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Peregrine Falcon Restoration in the Midwest

Plunging from tremendous heights, this crow-sized falcon can reach speeds of up to 220 mph in pursuit of prey and is a favorite of falconers and bird-watchers alike. Northern Trail Zookeeper Jackie Fallon coordinates the monitoring of peregrines in Minnesota for over 40 of the nesting sites. Read about her field work with this amazing bird.

peregrine falcon with chick

Introduction: The Return of the Peregrine Falcon

Field Notes:
March 20, 2008: “Round-Robin” of peregrines in the Twin Cities

February 20, 2008: And here we go again…

November 20 2007: To Fly South or to Stay Put? This is the REAL Question!

September 26 2007: Quiet Times and Cleaning Duties

August 2007: Truly a Team Effort…

July 2007: And they fell from the skies above…

June 14, 2007: 20 Years of Celebration.

June 1, 2007: The Banding has begun.

May 2007: The eggs have hatched!!

April 2007: Nesting has begun.

March 2007: Searching for nesting territory.

January 2007: Who, what, when, where, and why.