Local property owners and volunteers are giving kestrels a chance to thrive in an age where the species’ population has declined.

Terry Bork, who runs Animal Quackers in Bacup, said he was “gutted” when his female peregrine falcon escaped but elated at its safe return.

Berkshire Bird Observatory Executive Director Ben Nickley removes a fledgling American kestrel from one of the organization’s nest boxes to band and record it before it leaves the nest at Three Mile ...

The American kestrel may be one of the smallest falcons, but it is no less fascinating. It catches prey both mid-air and on the ground, using its swift and agile flight.

Today, there are 40,000 peregrine falcons in North America, per The American Bird Conservancy. There are roughly 30 peregrine falcon nests in Michigan, The University Record reported.

Wildlife officials are intensifying efforts to restore the peregrine falcon population in Massachusetts by banding chicks in downtown Boston.

Wisconsin Public Service revealed the names of three peregrine falcon chicks nesting at their Wausau-area power plant, June 3, 2025. (Photo courtesy: WPS) ...

Three Peregrine falcon chicks have been banded and named as part of a Macomb County falconry effort.

Shook, Hardy & Bacon’s KC law office, with the Missouri Department of Conservation, banded and named 3 Peregrine falcon chicks: Goalden, Sassafras and Moose.

This is the 11th straight year that peregrine falcons have come to lay and hatch eggs at the Menasha mill, said Joseph Geiger, Essity's safety and environmental expert, in a statement.

SALINAS, Calif. — Newly hatched Peregrine falcons are now calling downtown Salinas their new home after the first pair of falcons hatched Monday afternoon.