Solsticewitch13 - This is GREAT NEWS,, we thought Handsome,, had perished, when he went missing last year. Now we hope Kaver,, will one day return to us!!!
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A 20-year-old Peregrine Falcon is now recovering at the Erie County SPCA, after it was found clinging to life early monday morning in Amherst. But this is no ordinary Peregrine Falcon and has quite a tale to tell. Wildlife officials presumed he was dead after he disappeared from his nest last June on top of the Statler Towers in Buffalo."He vanished last June," said D.E.C. Wildlife Biologist Connie Adams. "And he has now miraculously showed after a year of being in the wild and fending for him self without a nest site.
The 20-year-old falcon is believed to be one the oldest falcons in the wild, if not the oldest. Officials say an average life expectancy in the wild for a Peregrine Falcon is 15 years. They also believe the bird was attacked by rival falcons.
"They are very territorial, extremely territorial and Peregrine Falcons do not tolerate other Peregrine Falcons in their territory," said SPCA Wildlife Administrator Joel Thomas.
Officials find it remarkable that this bird has outlived most, especially without a nest and recent attacks by other falcons. Wildlife experts tell Eyewitness News the falcon's health is poor, but are hopeful the falcon can recover to prove his legacy isn't over just yet.
Officials find it remarkable that this bird has outlived most, especially without a nest and recent attacks by other falcons. Wildlife experts tell Eyewitness News the falcon's health is poor, but are hopeful the falcon can recover to prove his legacy isn't over just yet.
I am so happy he is still alive,,
Here is more on him,,
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