They build their nests on flat surfaces of the canyon walls. So do peregrine falcons.
Species like the bald eagle, peregrine falcon and osprey nearly disappeared.
With a speed of about 80 kilometers an hour and a maximum speed of 322 kilometers an hour while dive-bombing prey, the peregrine falcon flies with real superpower speed.
Fringe benefits here include a cigar club, the fastest lifts in the world, and the chance to snap peregrine falcons as they migrate past your no doubt hermetically sealed expanse of window.
"Falcons, found worldwide, commonly nest in treeholes or on cliff ledges. Some species capture Birds in midair; others live on hares, mice, lizards, and insects. See also gyrfalcon, hawk, kestrel, merlin, peregrine falcon"
Again I felt a thrill for one of earth's fastest creatures: the American peregrine falcon.
More unusual species of bird are merlin, peregrine falcon, corncrake and chough.
What characterizes a peregrine falcon is its pure ability to hunt at high speed in open airspace.
At the other end of the spectrum, peregrine falcons can reach speeds of up to 200 miles (322 kilometers) an hour but only in short bursts to catch prey.
One of Scotland’s best ridge walks is a favourite of Nutkins: it offers a chance to see golden eagles, peregrine falcons and ravens, as well as glorious wild and mountainous countryside.
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