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Subject: | kestrels and peregrines |
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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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