Recently many cities with tall buildings have become home to pairs of Peregrines. Their nest is a scrape made on the bare rock of a cliff, where 2-4 eggs are laid. There are also a few records of tree-nesting Peregrine Falcons in the eastern United States. Recently many cities in North America have had Peregrines nesting on the ledges of tall buildings or under bridges. The most spectacular of hunters, Peregrines feed almost exclusively on birds they take in the air.
High speed dives enable Peregrines catch everything from songbirds to herons and ducks.
One of the ten most common patients received in the clinic. Since the late 1970's The Raptor Center has been involved in reintroductions of this species, which have recently resulted in breeding pairs in the Twin Cities as well as many other Midwestern states. Peregrines are currently bred in captivity for release into the wild, and for falconry. These birds are a vital part of our environment.