Michael Shellenberger

Wind energy threatens golden eagles, bald eagles, burrowing owls, red-tailed hawks, Swainson's hawks, American kestrels, white-tailed kites, peregrine falcons, and prairie falcons, among many others.

American Author

Nik Wallenda

I'm facing Niagara Falls - the wind and the mist and the dark and the peregrine falcons - and I'm going to stay focused on the other side.

American Entertainer

The peregrine falcon represents speed; its name is often used to signify swiftness.

Speed Symbol

Peregrines are known for precision, often used metaphorically to describe accuracy.

Precision Predator

In literature, peregrines symbolize freedom and power in nature.

Natural Power

When labeling something as peregrine, it can evoke ideas of cultural exchange and diversity.

Cultural Exchange

Peregrine objects often carry an exotic or unfamiliar feel within a local setting.

Exoticness

The peregrine lifestyle suggests a temporary stay and adaptation to new environments.

Transient Nature

The term often hints at an adventurous or exploratory attitude towards life.

Adventurous Spirit

 and there's just wildlife absolutely everywhere. It was really, really cool. Now I'm particularly grateful for this project because I discovered what is now my favorite animal. The peregrine falcon. Now, there's a few reasons why peregrines are my favorite animal. Firstly, they're the fastest animal on earth.

Adventures in...

 and artifacts present windows into times and places around the world and across billions of years of history. When a research problem emerges, scientists peer through these windows and test hypotheses about the past. For example, in the 1950s, populations of predatory birds, like peregrine falcons,

The hidden worlds within...

 And it means that they can use that sound still and not make any sound to scare their prey. What a wicked thing to find. And I think, well, this has just given me a lot of hope. Because one of the things that I really want to see here is the fastest animal in the world, the peregrine falcon.

Spotting the World's...

 So, that's the world's fastest animal. Really?! Yup. Speeds in excess of 200mph. But how can you not find this interesting? I love it. Much about, then? A little bit, yes. Yeah? We've just seen a peregrine up there.

Nature Dates: Jack...

 when this peregrine hawk is about to attack them, that actually waves of panic can propagate, sending messages over great distances.

Steven Strogatz: How...

 So for the element of surprise, the peregrine falcon has to resort to sheer speed. In a dive, it's the fastest bird in the world.

Pigeon vs Peregrine...

 grey-like goose a long-distance endurance flyer and moses the peregrine falcon one of the fastest birds on earth

A Collection Of Autumn...

 this is the peregrine falcon one of nature's fold as predators for thousands of years humans have admired its

High-Velocity Falcon PIPE...

 below the peregrine has much larger wings which it uses to build up speed and chase down its prey