Presented by Mary Hennen, Director, Chicago Peregrine Program, Bird Division, The Field Museum
We heard the fascinating story of the recovery of Peregrine Falcons in the Chicago area. Once on the Endangered Species List and extirpated in Illinois from 1951 until 1986, the Peregrine Falcon population is now past historic levels. Listen to the full presentation and learn how this now urban bird has adapted to living among us: https://youtu.be/euHcxwbq_yI
For more information on Illinois Peregrines, be sure to check out the Illinois Peregrine Website and follow them on Facebook!