They nest in areas with tall structures such as smokestacks and power plants on the lower part of the Mississippi River in Wisconsin, around the Door County peninsula, and tall skyscrapers in cities like Madison and Milwaukee. Peregrine falcons can be found worldwide, in every continent except for Antarctica. These falcons usually nest on ledges.
Pairs return year after year to use the same nesting ledge, called an eyrie.
The Road to Recovery Peregrines Today Here s What to Look For Peregrines are about the size of a crow. They have markings which look like a black cap on the head with a black streak leading down the cheek from the eye. Take a close look at the picture to see these markings. If you are lucky enough to get close, you ll see that the peregrine s eyes are dark brown with a yellow eye ring, and they have a slate-blue hooked beak. Watch for the yellow legs and strong feet, used to scoop small or medium-sized birds right out of the air for a meal.