A falconer contracted by Charleston County will stay in the area until March 17, flying eight falcons and hawks daily to keep ...

Peregrine falcons will occasionally use their full-dive ambush attacks to kill birds of prey, such as golden eagles and bald eagles. The name peregrine means “wanderer,” a proper name given ...

By growing native plant species and creating a habitat with plenty of biodiversity, your chance of having visits from birds of prey increases significantly. Falcons and other raptors also ...

Mariel Tharp took this photo of an American Kestrel (Falco sparverius) that was hovering in the air in the Valley.

Peregrine falcons have dark stripes under their eyes, thought to reduce sun glare. But in other falcon species these markings are unrelated to sunlight.

The World Center for Birds of Prey is an indoor-outdoor education center. Visitors get a chance to see all sorts of raptors, including eagles, vultures, hawks, and falcons from around the world.