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Snowy Owl vs. Peregrine Falcon

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As we have already mentioned here on 10,000 Birds, Snowy Owls are in the middle of a pretty epic irruption , and they are facing all kinds of pressure, from people harassing them to crows and falcons taking exception to their presence. Peregrine Falcon in flight by Tom Johnson. Can you blame it? It was pretty amazing to watch.

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Feather Trails: A Journey of Discovery Among Endangered Birds–A Book Review

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.” But also: “Delisted,” “Growing Up,” “Second Chances,” “No Tags.” She never finds her long days observing her falcons, crows, and condors boring. ” And within these chapters are three marvelous stories told by Sophie A. My only wish is that the book included photographs.

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Great Kestrel Count 2011

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Those bigger birds of prey command respect, but it’s not like falcons are unknown. Even outside of Atlanta , Peregrine Falcons spend their breeding seasons smiling for the ( web ) camera from atop edifices all across the country. Twitter masterminds can follow the unfolding kestrelmania using the hash-tag #KestrelCount.

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Best Bird of the Weekend (Third of July 2018)

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A trio of Peregrine Falcons playing tag in the updrafts off the cliff edge was a pleasure and any one of the three was Corey’s Best Bird of the Weekend. Corey enjoyed the weekend visiting his folks in the mid-Hudson Valley. How about you? What was your best bird of the weekend?

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Lots of Birds Being Killed in Ireland and the UK

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A horrific total of 6 eagles, 10 buzzards, 3 red kites, a Peregrine falcon and a sparrowhawk have all been poisoned in recent weeks across Ireland, England and Scotland. Tags: wildlife crime UK Ireland. It's just weird how many birds are being killed in England, Scotland and Ireland.

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Should Restored or Rescued Birds Count?

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Seeing a condor out in the wild is amazing, fantastic, magical, spiritual – even if they have a blue wing tag. In fact seeing they have a wing tag makes it even more magical to me – people care!!! That is crazy to me.

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Another Bird of Prey Killed in the UK

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This time it was a young female peregrine falcon. Tags: wildlife crime UK.

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