10,000 Birds
DECEMBER 19, 2012
They inhabit the grasslands, shrub steppes, and deserts of western and central North America. They are often seen on the ground since their prey consists mainly of rabbit, prairie dog and, you guessed it, ground squirrel. Note the long yellow gape, a characteristic field mark of this species. This is the light morph.
10,000 Birds
MAY 30, 2019
It was advisable to remove them at night, to keep them calm, to establish immediately a feeding board on which they would be fed chopped beef and egg to start, then fresh birds, rabbit or squirrel. Except for the falconer’s jesses and bell, they were to be allowed freedom to pursue life in the wild, life with minimal human contact.
10,000 Birds
SEPTEMBER 9, 2014
North American Peregrine Falcons have also enjoyed an impressive population rebound in recent years. Most birders are familiar with this story; back in the day, the pesticide DDT was in widespread use all over North America. While DDT is still used some places in the world, it has largely disappeared from use in North America.
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