In this episode Kristen and Maeve discuss the Peregrine Falcon, an elegant bird of prey found around the world. Famous for its flight speed, peregrine falcons engage in spectacular dives - reaching speeds up to 200mph/320kmh! Some say it is the fastest bird in the world. Come learn with us about how this bird establishes such an amazing feat.

Research for today’s episode came from the following sources:

https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Peregrine_Falcon/overview

https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/peregrine-falcon

https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/where-we-work/united-states/indiana/stories-in-indiana/peregrine-falcons/#:~:text=DDT%20poisoning%20was%20especially%20harmful,and%20fish%20contaminated%20with%20DDT.

https://www.peregrinefund.org/

Additional Resources:

Watch a peregrine falcon dive after prey:

https://youtu.be/legzXQlFNjs

Great informational video from the Smithsonian:

https://youtu.be/ovocT91G1ww

Ride on the back of a falcon

https://youtu.be/8jXkOdtj1HM

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