![]() ![]() Peregrine falcons have a long and turbulent history in Acadia National Park. Will Greene/Friends of Acadia Acadia National Park Each are located in different habitats and geographical areas, but all are connected through the same raptor. In doing so, we share an experience that connects national parks in unexpected ways.īelow are peregrine falcon stories from four national parks. Their name reflects their wide range “peregrine” is derived from a Spanish word meaning “wandering.” From the skyscrapers of New York City to the Big Bend region of Texas, we can witness these raptors in a variety of environments. Peregrine falcons are one of the few raptor species which can be found nesting on every continent (except Antarctica), including within multiple national parks. Though usually only seen as small figure high in the sky, the raptor grow to 36 to 49 cm (14.2 to 19.3 inches) in length, about the size of an adult’s forearm. That makes peregrine falcons the fastest animal in the world. Historically used by kings for their hunting prowess, these raptors can reach speeds of 180 mph in pursuit of prey. No bird better represents how connected the world is than the peregrine falcon. By being so adaptive, birds demonstrate the ways nature is intertwined across geographical spaces. From a greater roadrunner in the Arizona desert to a house sparrow in urban parking lots, bird species call virtually every type of habitat home. Boëchat/Friends of Acadia “Wandering” Through Park Skies: How Peregrine Falcons Connect National Parksīirds are everywhere. You may spot a peregrine falcon fishing at Acadia's coast.
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