peregrine
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A peregrine falcon that was found injured in Nottingham has been successfully reunited with its family.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
"It's a privilege not only to treat such a magnificent bird as a peregrine falcon, but also to release her and see her fly again so well."
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
A handful of California species recoveries have been championed as success stories under the Endangered Species Act, including southern sea otters, peregrine falcons, humpback whales, bald eagles and green sea turtles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 11, 2026
Targeted species include eagles, red kites, peregrine falcons, hen harriers, goshawks and barn owls.
From BBC ● May 25, 2026
“Who would ever favorite a pigeon when there are arctic terns in the world...and great blue herons...and red-tailed hawks...and peregrine falcons...and golden eagles...and...”
From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers
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