Falcon Comeback
View Related Episode: Bagby Hot Springs, Falcon Comeback, Lewis's Woodpeckers
In 1970 experts couldn’t find a single peregrine falcon in Oregon. 40 years later they are off the endangered species list thanks partly to a large number of nests right in the city of Portland, many on the largest, noisiest bridges. The falcons still face threats from intentional illegal hunting. The Audubon Society of Portland tracks and bands chicks born each year.
First Broadcast: 2010
Producer: Vince Patton
Editor: Todd Sonflieth
Videographers: Todd Sonflieth, Nicholas Fisher, Michael Bendixen, Tom Shrider
Appeared in episode: Bagby Hot Springs, Falcon Comeback, Lewis's Woodpeckers
For more information:
Audubon
Portland Falcon Facts
- Online: Species/peregrine-falcon
Fremont Bridge Falcons
American Peregrine Falcon Profile
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