This is to inform folks about the major contributions that falconers have made to restore the peregrine falcon. Falconers donated birds, expertise, time, and finances to save the peregrine from the brink of extinction.
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
Monday, May 9, 2016
Falconer earns wildlife conservation's highest honor.
Why? He was NOT going to let the kestrels become extinct. Falconer's determination saved them.
Saving the worlds rarest kestrel.
Saving the worlds rarest kestrel.
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Saturday, April 23, 2016
Thursday, April 21, 2016
Falconers helping peregrines transition to the wild
These peregrines were taken care of by falconers prior to being back in the wild.
https://www.facebook.com/Midwest-Peregrine-Society-354352871260525/
https://www.facebook.com/Midwest-Peregrine-Society-354352871260525/
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Historic falcon trapping and banding
I met Brian McDonald years ago in Virginia at a falconry meet. He also made hoods.
http://blog.nature.org/science/2014/01/27/mad-men-go-falcon-trapping/
http://blog.nature.org/science/2014/01/27/mad-men-go-falcon-trapping/
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