Peregrine Falcon Restoration in the Midwest

Plunging from tremendous heights, the peregrine falcon can reach speeds of up to 220 miles per hour in pursuit of prey and is a favorite of falconers and bird-watchers alike. Jackie Fallon, formerly of the Minnesota Zoo and a longtime volunteer at The Raptor Center, coordinates the monitoring of peregrine falcons in Minnesota for more than 40 nesting sites. Read about her field work with this amazing bird.

Jackie Fallon's field notes Who, what, when, where, and why Click on each entry for a pdf of Jackie's notes The 2009 Season Video of peregrine banding in June, 2009 Field notes May 2009 March 2009 February 2009 The 2008 Season beginning and ending notes June 2008 May 2008