Peregrines eat birds and other things that fly. A peregrine will typically fly above its prey, then fold its wings and dive or stoop at the other bird and strike it with a half-closed foot. The falcon then retrieves the stunned or dead bird in midair. Peregrines are also swift fliers that can simply fly up behind their prey and grab it in mid-flight.

Peregrines primarily eat birds they catch in the air. A peregrine will typically fly above its prey, then fold its wings and dive or "stoop" at the other bird and grab it or strike it in the air, then retrieving the stunned or dead bird in mid-air. Urban peregrines tend to eat a lot of pigeons, and this pair is no exception, but they eat a variety of the species available.

A peregrine eats the equivalent of one quail-sized bird per day or more. We have documented the remains of more than 200 different species of prey in peregrine falcon nests in California. On a given day a peregrine falcon might eat most of a pigeon, or part of a duck, or two or more sparrow sized birds to meet its nutritional needs. The chicks eat considerably more than this daily as they quickly grow.

In non-urban settings great horned owls, golden eagles, and large mammals may prey on young falcons in the nest or at fledging. However, in urban areas Peregrines have relatively few predators. They will battle with any intruding peregrines.

Peregrines generally do keep the same mate from year to year. However, if a member of the pair dies or disappears, the surviving falcon will accept a replacement mate.

During the mid-1900s a chemical pesticide called DDT was widely used to prevent insect damage to crops. DDT worked its way up the food chain when poisoned insects were eaten by smaller birds that were then eaten by larger birds including peregrine falcons. The DDT built up in the fat tissues of the falcons. This caused the falcon eggshells to be so thin that they would break when the adults would try to incubate them. This resulted in few new falcons being added to the population.

No, peregrine falcons are found on all continents except Antarctica. There are 17 subspecies, but only 3 are found in North America.

In level flight, peregrines can fly about 60 mph. However, they are best known for their dives at prey (also called a stoop) during which they have been clocked at more than 200 mph!

Peregrines may live to be 12 to 15 years old. However, the mortality rate for young falcons is about 60%. This means that approximately 6 out of every 10 falcons hatched will die in its first year of life.

Peregrines typically nest on ledges of rock cliffs. However, falcons have been able to adapt to use tall buildings. If you think about it, a city skyscraper is tall and constructed of concrete or stone, just like a rock cliff. Window boxes and other niches on buildings provide a place for a female to lay eggs. Man-made nest boxes and trays lined with pea gravel are also used by falcons.

Yes and no. Some falcons do migrate and some do not. Peregrines in the more northern climates (Alaska and Greenland) are more likely to migrate during the winter to places that have a milder climate, such as the southern United States, Central and South America. There are some falcons in the Midwest that do not migrate because the winters are not too severe and the food source or prey base remains adequate. Peregrine actually means wanderer in Latin.

Peregrine falcons do not bring nesting material to an area to build a nest. Instead, they make what is called a scrape or shallow depression in existing gravel or other debris by lying down and pushing back with a foot.

Yes. Remember that the food plan is a well-balanced guide to sound nutrition and healthy eating. The length of time between meals is also an important part of the balance of the plan. The amounts of food and the meal times are no accident. We metabolize our food in direct relation to the balance that is designed into this food plan. Your body will become accustomed to eating this amount of food and will also adjust to the times you eat. Remember that you are not on a diet.

adult peregrine will eat about 70 grams (2 1/2 ounces) of food per day. This is equal to about two blackbirds.

Although no inoculations are required to enter Bhutan, you are advised to have your tetanus vaccination updated. Also recommended are typhoid and hepatitis A. Diarrhea and the upper respiratory tract infections (colds) are the most common illness acquired by travelers to Bhutan. Most of the times, it’s simply due to change in diet or climate.

The falcons are made of Grade 2 Fire Resistant Fiberglass which is poured into molds. The wings and back of the falcons contain steel rods for added strength as well as reinforcement in the joints and various stress points.

We all possess freedom of choice. In the past, traditional cultures honored the ways of nature and knew the importance of eating live and raw natural foods as a major component of their nutritional intake. I strongly recommend including as much raw, uncooked foods to your diet as possible. As mentioned before, these foods include vegetables and fruits, germinated and sprouted grains, nuts and seeds, alkalinizing juices, and some dehydrated and fermented foods.