Peregrine Falcon, plate by John James Audubon
Audubon, Birds of America, plate 16, as “Great-footed Hawk”
Owls & hawks

Peregrine Falcon

Falco peregrinus
“The following day, September 15, along the pond section of Robinson Woods II, I stood still and watched a Peregrine Falcon perched atop the tip of an old dead pine.”
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Oct 10, 2018

I also spotted a new yard bird, a Peregrine Falcon (the 109th unique bird I have seen on our property).

Oct 9, 2019

I also spotted a new yard bird, a Peregrine Falcon (the 109th unique bird I have seen on our property).

Sep 9, 2020

On the last day of August while sauntering along the Spurwink’s Town Farm Trail (Greenbelt) I spotted a Northern Harrier and a young Peregrine Falcon hunting.

Apr 21, 2021

Additionally, on April 9 a Peregrine Falcon zipped past me heading west as I was standing on the footbridge in Pond Cove – perhaps headed for the crags surrounding the Androscoggin River valley.

Aug 24, 2022

While observing this August spectacle a fast-fly Peregrine Falcon screamed through and caused a bit of a scare.

Jan 7, 2023

On January 7 along Fort Williams’ Cliff Walk I spotted a Peregrine Falcon, a Northern Mockingbird and a male Long-tailed Duck yodeling just off Portland Headlight.

Sep 30, 2026

The following day, September 15, along the pond section of Robinson Woods II, I stood still and watched a Peregrine Falcon perched atop the tip of an old dead pine.