TITLE

New birds on the block

AUTHOR(S)

Miller, Claire

PUB. DATE

June 1993

SOURCE

Ranger Rick;Jun93, Vol. 27 Issue 6, p4

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Looks at what peregrine falcons, who live in wide-open country near rocky cliffs, are doing in big crowded cities. DDT, an insect poison; Why peregrines are endangered; How scientists are saving peregrines; Incubators; Hack boxes; Peregrines' nests on buildings in Los Angeles, Baltimore, Maryland and other cities; Peregrines on television; More.

ACCESSION #

9305190250

Tags: PEREGRINE falcon

 

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