Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Among the fastest birds on Earth, incredible speed is not just impressive to watch. It is a vital survival skill that helps them ...

Wednesday, Aug. 27 turned out to be an eventful day, bird-wise. I set out before dawn for the upper reaches of Hoover Reservoir. It was a clear day, and I wanted to secrete myself in a good honey hole ...

Peregrine falcon is a widely distributed bird of prey found on every continent except Antarctica, inhabiting cliffs, coasts, and urban areas. It is known for its controlled high-speed dives and ...

Three peregrine falcons sit in a nest box Muscatine Power and Water along the Mississippi River. This box has seen 23 baby falcons fledged. From 1959-1989 there were no peregrine falcons found in the ...

Speed in the animal kingdom comes in many forms, from powerful land sprints to lightning-fast dives beneath the waves. Whether it's in the air, on land, or through water, each species has evolved in ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Wednesday, Aug. 27 turned out to be an eventful day, bird-wise. I set out before dawn for the upper reaches of Hoover Reservoir.

Among the fastest birds on Earth, incredible speed is not just impressive to watch. It is a vital survival skill that helps them catch prey, travel long distances, and perform dramatic courtship ...