We Energies confirm two of their longest-returning peregrine falcons have died. Both are believed to have died of bird flu. Brinn’s body was found in the Port Washington nest box. Beasley has ...

As a result, peregrines were listed as endangered under the 1973 Endangered Species Act, as reported by Yosemite Conservancy. However, these birds are now found in good numbers. At the Yosemite ...

US peregrine falcons adapt well to city living as their coastal cousins struggle with bird flu May 28, 2025 Mike Catalini, Associated Press ...

Yosemite’s Peregrine Falcon Protection Program protects the birds by temporarily closing off some climbing routes. In its early years, it enlisted rock climbers as a valuable resource for the ...

In traveling up and down Plum Island this past weekend, we often encountered a lack of shorebirds in the Salt Pannes, Bill Forward Pool and/or Stage Island Pool.

DOOR COUNTY (WLUK) -- A rare bird of prey is back in the wild after being let go Wednesday morning. The peregrine falcon is listed as endangered in Wisconsin. This particular falcon's flight in ...

Peregrine falcons adapt to city living as coastal cousins struggle with bird flu The falcon's popularity, tethered in large part to its status as the world's fastest, has soared recently, with ...

Peregrine falcons are recognized as the fastest birds on the planet — even faster than eagles and cheetahs — with dive speeds of over 240 miles per hour.

SUNY Cortland’s campus has long attracted some of the nation’s best students, faculty and staff. As of late, it’s drawn in a new group known for being very selective: peregrine falcons. Peregrines are ...

In 1999, peregrine falcons were taken off the endangered species list, although they are still protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. The birds still face challenges of humans and development.

A pair of peregrine falcons nesting on top of Syracuse City Hall have had a big impact on reducing the building's pigeon problem. Tom Durr photo.

The world’s fastest bird has acclimated to living among people. They’re also amassing fans, as legions of devotees follow hatchlings on webcams every spring.