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kestrels and peregrines

Subject: kestrels and peregrines
From: (Eric J Woehler)
Date: Tue, 29 Aug 1995 07:06:46 -0800
>In similar vein, for a few years now a pair of Nankeen Kestrels
>have nested in one of the turrets of the Elder Hall here in UA,
>which is right in downtown Adelaide.  The pigeons didn't hang
>around to argue the toss!
>
>I wonder if they are gradually becoming urbanised like some
>Peregrine Falcons.
>
>Bill


For those interested in raptors in cities, a couple of weekends ago, the
New York Times ran a short story about the peregrines in New York City.
Apparently, NYC has the highest density of peregrines in the world - 14
pairs.

Eric
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