Episode 45: Talon-ted Flyers (Peregrine Falcon)

Everyone knows the Peregrine Falcon is the fastest animal alive, but do you know the physics behind what makes them so fast? Or about their soap opera worthy lives? With a beautiful dawn chorus of birds accompanying him, John tells you all you need to know about the Peregrine Falcon such as its feeding behavior, physical adaptations, breeding behavior, and evolutionary history. Packed with interesting stories and cool facts, this episode is sure to bring a pere-grin to your face! Featuring shout outs to tabbietnt for suggesting this episode, Jacob for leaving a review, Big Timber brewery for making great beer for birding, and Steve for writing in and sending a picture of a mourning dove nest! ..Intro music by Ricky Pistone and Outro Music by the Sidewalk Slammers. Check them out wherever you get your music!..Cover art photo taken by Jay Pogo..Peregrine Falcon sounds from www.xeno-canto.org. Intro Peregrine Call by SunnyAlarm Call by Patrik ÅbergCouple’s Calls by Lars EdeniusNestling call by Seth Beaudreault