raptor
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I hang a black raptor silhouette in the middle square, but that does not deter him.
From Salon • Jul. 19, 2025
The council has also suggested hiring a falconry expert who may be able to deter the raptor.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2025
You might spot a peregrine falcon or other raptor, including kestrels, which nest there.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 22, 2024
Some fossils are thought to represent previously undescribed species, including two additional pterosaur skulls and two small raptor dinosaurs.
From Science Magazine • May 15, 2024
A lone raptor stood in the shadowy stable area, devouring some small pest with messy chomps and snorfs.
From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older
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