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Bluegrass and Birds Todd Katzner Bluegrass and Birds Bluegrass and Birds - A concert and dance to benefit the World Center for Birds of Prey Dust off your dancing shoes, and get ready for a full evening of music and conservation. On Friday, December 6th, …

Lead Poisoning Threats to Birds of Prey Lead Poisoning Lead poisoning is the most significant challenge to the recovery of California Condors. Our research and experience shows that lead from spent ammunition is a common source of lead exposure in condors …

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Give at work Give at Work The Peregrine Fund is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, and your donations may be tax-deductible. Double Your Donation! Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions made by their …

Contaminants Threats to Birds of Prey Contaminants Birds of prey are excellent indicators of environmental health. Their problems are an early warning system that there may be effects on people, too. In 1962, Rachel Carson wrote her seminal book, “Silent …

Climate Change Threats to Birds of Prey Climate Change How will birds of prey cope with climate change? The Gyrfalcon and its main prey, the ptarmigan, are well-suited to life in the harsh conditions of the Arctic. Like the polar bear, however, the …

History Kelsey Tatton It all started with the Peregrine... The Peregrine Fund was founded in 1970 to restore the Peregrine Falcon, which was removed from the U.S. Endangered Species List in 1999. That success encouraged the organization to expand its …

Merlin Merlin Falco columbarius Population status: Least Concern Body length: 9.4-13 inches (24-33 cm) Wingspan: 20-29 inches (50–73 cm) Weight: 5-8 ounces (165g - 230g) Amy Bracy Did you know? In the sport of falconry during the Middle Ages, Merlins were …

Mauritius Kestrel Mauritius Kestrel Falco punctatus Population status: Vulnerable Body length: 7-10 in (17.7-25.5 cm) Wingspan: 1-1/2 ft (30.5-45.7 cm) Weight: 6-8 oz (170-227 g) Willard Heck Did you know? For a time in the 1970s, the Mauritius Kestrel …

Galapagos Hawk Galapagos Hawk Buteo galapagoensis Population status: Vulnerable Body length: 21-1/2 inches Wingspan: 4 feet Weight: 1-1/2 to 2 pounds Todd Katzner Did you know? The Galapagos Hawk uses the same nest over and over, adding twigs and other …