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The fastest bird in the world is one of the apex predators of the sky

Our skies are filled with awesome predatory birds, from the enormous harpy eagle to the silent owls, but one raptor is faster ...

Connecticut proposes biggest endangered species update in a decade

"The bald eagle has been quite a nice success story, not just in Connecticut but nationwide," a DEEP biologist said.
WCVB Channel 5 Boston

Peregrine falcon chicks banded in Boston to boost species restoration

Wildlife officials are intensifying efforts to restore the peregrine falcon population in Massachusetts by banding chicks in downtown Boston. The falcon species is listed as one of special concern ...
The Lowell Sun

Falcons hatched at UMass Lowell welcomed into state’s inventory of majestic birds

Five peregrine falcon chicks have officially joined the UMass Lowell flock now that state wildlife biologists have tagged the ...
UPI

New Zealand falcon wins country's Bird of the Year vote

Sept. 29 (UPI) --New Zealand conservation group Forest & Bird announced this year's Bird of the Year winner, the kārearea New Zealand falcon. Forest & Bird, which annually holds a vote to find the top ...
The Press of Atlantic City

New Jersey falcons help species rebound across country

UPPER TOWNSHIP - Two peregrine falcon chicks appeared tame as kittens in their cardboard cat box that served as a temporary home Wednesday. State biologists plucked the fierce birds of prey - the ...