Another Peregrine sighting in downtown Peterborough

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I saw a Peregrine Falcon in Peterborough on January 10, 2017 at 3:25 pm. It alighted on the top of a telephone pole at the corner of Downie and Murray Streets. At first I thought it was a Merlin from the shape of the wings; I have seen a number of Merlins in recent years in this area. However, as I got closer, I realized it was noticeably larger.

Mark Rogers

A Peregrine photographed on the clock tower in 2009 (Rick Stankiewicz)

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Drew Monkman

I am a retired teacher, naturalist and writer with a love for all aspects of the natural world, especially as they relate to seasonal change.

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