Bird of the Week: Peregrine Falcon
Wednesday March 4, 2009
As one of the most widespread birds in the world, this week’s featured bird – the peregrine falcon – is familiar to many people. Though it was nearly driven extinct in North America through DDT poisoning in the 1960s and 1970s, conservation efforts have helped restore peregrine falcon populations and today these birds are even found nesting on tall buildings in urban areas. Many cities have hidden falcon cams set up during breeding season, giving every birder a great view of a great bird.Are peregrine falcons found near you? Share your sightings in the comments!
Peregrine Falcon
Photo © Rebecca K. O’Connor
Comments
Here in Birmingham UK we have a pair of Peregrines nesting late spring on a windowsill of one our tallest buildings. The RSPB organise a viewing station for people to view the birds.
This is very nice photo of the falcon. Unfortunately we don’t have them here.
Anna