Sunday, 25 March 2012

[Science] Peregrine Falcon

The Courier Mail described them as "About the size of a magpie. As fast as a Ferrari."


Photo courtesy of: Martin Eager
www.runic.com


In science we have been learning about the adaptations of birds and during our discussions we had a brief talk about the Peregrine Falcon.  Some years ago, there was a pair of Peregrine Falcons who decided to make their home at the top of the most prestigious highrise apartments in Brisbane.  They were named Frodo and Freida and a webcam was set up to take footage of them for people to follow.  They seem to have since moved on so the webcam is no longer active but you can still see some of the pictures of him here: Photos of Frodo.  You can also read more about Peregrine Falcons here: About Peregrine Falcons.

Here is a link to an active webcam of a Peregrine Falcon in Idaho, USA which you might like to check out.  Remember to let the class know if you see one!


5 comments:

  1. Hi Class I really really want to learn more about the Peregrine Falcon. Its Very Interesting :)

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  2. thanks for all the help about the falcons

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  3. You're most welcome Harry.
    Blake, I'm glad to hear that you have found this information interesting!

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  4. verry interesting ......


    good job on the website mrs ross

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  5. Has anyone still been looking at the webcam of the Peregrine Falcon in Idaho. I just took a look and spotted it sitting on the ledge. It was 4pm our time but it was still dark in Idaho because that would mean it was midnight there.

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