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I think raptors are so facinating.
I had heard of the impact on pesticides on the peregrin falcon. Specifically it was the chemical DDT which caused the falcons to lay eggs with extremely thin shells. The shells were so fragile that when a parent sat on them they would break. This meant that no new falcons were being born. There are some states in the US in which the peregrin falcons are still considered extinct but they are making a comeback. The particular falcon who we saw at our raptor center was born with exceptionally weak feet. They're strong enough for him to stand and such but not enough for him to kill so he's unreleasable. He has been an excellent foster father for many peregrins that they've rehabilitated.
One more thing about this center is that "REGI has one of the largest flight training facilities in the world, used to teach eagles and other birds how to fly again after injuries. It is also used to help raptors build muscle and social skills necessary in the wild."
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