The Peregrine Falcon by Jim Wright (Hardcover)

"For fans of the J. A. Baker's classic The Peregrine and Helen Macdonald's modern classic H Is for Hawk, this go-to book on peregrine falcons provides a timely, captivating, and educational blend of natural history, science, exhaustive research, and personal reflections on the world's fastest animal and most dynamic raptor. Written by a seasoned journalist and long-time raptor monitor Jim Wright, The Peregrine Falcon offers a comprehensive look at the full scope of peregrine life and history in one lively book. This well-researched compendium contains everything you ever wanted to know about the world's fastest creature. Learn why peregrines live in cities, how they are able to travel 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 why they almost went extinct-and how they were saved, plus their recent surge in popularity due to online livestreams of peregrine nests around the world. Key Features Incredible and seldom-seen images of all things peregrine Foreword by Pete Dunne, a leading nature writer and raptor authority A glossary of terms, a bibliography, and suggestions for further reading Peregrine falcons are the world's most charismatic and most watched raptor, and this well-researched compendium explains why these creatures have captured the imagination of so many. If you love peregrines, you must have this book"--