Banding studies find birds wintering in Peru, and a stable population in Washington. Read More “New research about where Peregrine Falcons winter”
A Peregrine Falcon in New Jersey. Photo by RGL Photography/Shutterstock
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Peregrine Fund founder Tom Cade dies at 91
Tom Cade, the founding chairman of The Peregrine Fund and a global leader in the bird-conservation community, died today. He was 91. The Peregrine Fund … Read More “Peregrine Fund founder Tom Cade dies at 91”
Photo gallery of falcons and eagles
With the Atlanta Falcons vs. the Philadelphia Eagles kicking off the 2018 football season, BirdWatching compiled a photo gallery of the birds of prey. Read More “Photo gallery of falcons and eagles”
10 bird species that are still here thanks to the Endangered Species Act
Photos of Brown Pelican, Golden-cheeked Warbler, Piping Plover, Whooping Crane, and other birds that have benefited from the Endangered Species Act. Read More “10 bird species that are still here thanks to the Endangered Species Act”
Recovery of Peregrine Falcon: A true success story
In our October 2016 issue, Josh Engel, a research assistant at the Field Museum in Chicago, writes about the Chicago Peregrine Program. Thanks to programs … Read More “Recovery of Peregrine Falcon: A true success story”
Five reasons to pick up the October issue of BirdWatching
I can think of many reasons to pick up the October 2016 issue of BirdWatching, but I’ll highlight just five. The issue went on sale … Read More “Five reasons to pick up the October issue of BirdWatching”
Five Peregrine Falcon nest sites in the Windy City
We are fascinated by Peregrine Falcons, and we are especially thrilled by Peregrine Falcons that nest in cities. We highlighted five of our favorite webcam-equipped … Read More “Five Peregrine Falcon nest sites in the Windy City”
Peregrine Falcons in Chicago don’t cheat
In their usual habitat on isolated cliffs, Peregrine Falcons mate for life. But what about the Peregrines that inhabit so many of our cities? Over … Read More “Peregrine Falcons in Chicago don’t cheat”
Five Peregrine Falcon nests worth watching this spring
No, the warblers and grosbeaks haven’t arrived yet — at least not here in southeastern Wisconsin — but spring is in full swing, and we’ve … Read More “Five Peregrine Falcon nests worth watching this spring”
Florida hawk watch sets daily, seasonal falcon records
Even before last fall, the Florida Keys Hawk Watch at Curry Hammock State Park, in Marathon, Florida, had established itself as the No. 1 place in … Read More “Florida hawk watch sets daily, seasonal falcon records”