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This go-to book on peregrine falcons provides a timely, captivating, and educational blend of natural history, science, exhaustive research, and personal reflections on this dynamic raptor. Written by seasoned journalist and longtime raptor monitor Jim Wright, The Peregrine Falcon offers a comprehensive look at the worlds fastest creature.
Learn why peregrines live in cities, how they can reach speeds of 200 mph, and why they are so fast and fierce, as well as all the basics of their hunting and nesting habits. Chapters also dive into key moments in peregrine history, including an in-depth look at why they almost went extinctand how they were savedplus their recent surge in popularity due to livestreams of peregrine nests around the world. This is a great read for fans of J. A. Bakers classic The Peregrine and Helen Macdonalds modern classic H Is for Hawk.
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Peregrines are the worlds most charismatic raptor, and this well-researched compendium explains why these falcons have captured the imagination of so many. If you love peregrines, you must have this book.
[AuthorName]By Jim Wright, Foreword by Pete Dunne, and Photographs by Kevin Watson[/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Jim Wright is a prize-winning journalist who has written about peregrines for two decades. He monitors nesting peregrines and other raptors for the state of New Jersey and is a marsh warden for anature refuge in New Jersey. His other books include The Real James Bond.[/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]88 color and b/w images[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle]The Epic Life and Times of the Worlds Fastest Creature[/SubTitle][ColorPattern]88 color and b/w images[/ColorPattern]
