RIP Roger Upton.

The name Roger Upton is known all over British falconry circles.  He was a classical peregrine falcon flyer  with pointing dogs of the English Moors.   I've posted a photo of him from the field.

California Fires take a toll on humans and wildlife

http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Noted-falcon-preservationist-killed-in-Tubbs-Fire-12289243.php

Raptor Research Foundation, Founded by FALCONERS

http://www.raptorresearchfoundation.org 

We loose another giant who helped save the peregrine

http://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/richard-fyfe-biologist-whose-breeding-program-saved-peregrine-falcon-from-extinction-dies-at-85

Falconers helping endangered whooping cranes survive

https://www.facebook.com/david.noble.963/posts/1445781882127342

Robotics used to condition raptors for release

https://www.facebook.com/Aggies-journey-752121561612433/?hc_ref=NEWSFEED

Another study showing the adaptation of peregrine falcon feathers that adjust for drag.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2572799/The-physics-FALCONS-Scientists-unravel-exactly-peregrine-fastest-moving-creature-planet.html