peregrine

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“He is a mix between a bird of prey, like a peregrine falcon, with extremely streamlined shapes — of course a feline but also a Mexican salamander called an axolotl,” Otto says.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2025

Chris Atkinson, 44, was looking for peregrine falcons at Bempton Cliffs, near Bridlington, on 18 October when he spotted a circular rainbow in the mist.

From BBC • Oct. 25, 2024

You might spot a peregrine falcon or other raptor, including kestrels, which nest there.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 22, 2024

A laser beamed into a bird box has disturbed nesting peregrine falcons.

From BBC • May 30, 2024

“You said your friend Steve needed people to raise and hack peregrine falcons. I’d like to do that.”

From "On the Far Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George