Peregrine falcon

**Alan H** · 26th August 09, 12:58 PM

Ther's a pair or red-shouldered hawks nesting near my training area. As you might know, they're noisy, NOISY!!! It's so much fun to hear them yakking at each other, and see them hunting in the nearby fields.

**dfmacliam** · 26th August 09, 03:06 PM

I use to see them nesting on the high rise buildings in and around Dallas. I am living( for the most part) southwest of the metroplex, and this area seems to be a winter nesting area for a variety of hawks.. I especially enjoy watching the Kestrals working the areas by the railroad tracks... And on a lake not far, Eagles have been nesting there... That's my love.... Watching the birds of prey, in their natural enviroment..
A good friend, has talked about another friend of ours, who runs a wildlife rehab, hunts blackbirds with hawks.. lol he was telling me about driving down dirt road with the hawk in the cab of the truck... When they spotted the crows... The hawk was ready to go.. and took off right out the window... They hunt them to feed the rehab birds..

When I win the lottery, and become filthy rich, I wish to become a falconer.. And hunt with a pair of birds... wishful thinking maybe... But still nice to think about.

**ForresterModern** · 26th August 09, 04:40 PM

There has been a program in many US cities over the last 15 years or so to introduce mating pairs of falcons into major city centers as a way of controlling----believe it or not----pigeon populations, with some success. There were several mating pairs introduced in cincinnati years ago when I lived there, and it was not unsual to see them around the public parks downtown on quiet mornings or in foul weather.

**Chas** · 27th August 09, 02:39 AM

Originally Posted by ForresterModern

There has been a program in many US cities over the last 15 years or so to introduce mating pairs of falcons into major city centers as a way of controlling----believe it or not----pigeon populations, with some success. There were several mating pairs introduced in cincinnati years ago when I lived there, and it was not unsual to see them around the public parks downtown on quiet mornings or in foul weather.

There have been a couple of experiments here in the UK. The birds of prey (don't know which type) tend to nest on the outskirts and 'pop into town' for a bite to eat every day. I know both Bath and Bristol now have resident bird of prey populations. It seems that there has been some success.

Regards

Chas