Common NamePeregrine Falcon
Scientific NameFalco peregrinus
Type of ReportRare Species
Date of Observation10/15/2020
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Number Observed1
Reporting Observer's NameDaniel Maple
Mailing Address598 Gore Rd.
Derby, VT 05829
United States
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Date Completed10/15/2020
Latitude of Observation (enter 0 if unable to provide)44.970939
Longitude of Observation (enter 0 if unable to provide)-72.038742
Place NameGore Rd.
TownshipHolland
CountyOrleans
Time of Day01:30 PM
Length of Time Observed30 Minutes
Maximum Estimated Distance from Bird (in feet)200
Minimum Estimated Distance from Bird (in feet)30
Noteworthy Weather Conditions

Windy

Optical Equipment Used for Observation

Hunting Scope 12 power

Observer’s Previous Acquaintance With This or Similar Species

None

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Description of Habitat

Hay Field

Behaviors Observed

Eating a crow it had just captured.

Verbal Narrative & Description of Observation

I was investigating a large group of crows that were focused on one location in the field behind my house. I found the Peregrine Falcon eating a crow that it had just attacked.

Relative Size & Shape

18 inched long 5 inch wide.

Head

2 brown striped one along the top portion of its head down its neck and the other breaking off going down its cheek.

Feet & Bill

Hooked beak and talons

IMPORTANT: What similar species were eliminated when making the identification and how was this bird different?

Other Falcon species, The face markings are distinctive

Other Notes & Comments

I attached 2 clear photos.

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