Sightings of Peregrine Falcons (Falco Peregrinus) at Presumed Nest Sites in Eastern Hudson Bay, Summer 1985

Eastern Hudson Bay breeding distribution of the peregrine falcon is poorly documented. We report the observation of immature falcons and behaviour of adult birds that strongly suggest the existence of a breeding population of peregrine falcons on islands near the Nastapoka River.Key words: nesting,...

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Published in:ARCTIC
Main Authors: Albright, D.M., Doidge, D.W.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: The Arctic Institute of North America 1992
Subjects:
Animal behaviour
Animal distribution
Animal reproduction
Bird nesting
Peregrine Falcons
Hudson Bay region
Québec
Nastapoka Islands
Nunavut
Nouveau-Québec
Hudson
Hudson Bay
Arctic
Falco peregrinus
faucon pèlerin
Nastapoka
peregrine falcon
Online Access:https://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/arctic/article/view/64460
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Summary:Eastern Hudson Bay breeding distribution of the peregrine falcon is poorly documented. We report the observation of immature falcons and behaviour of adult birds that strongly suggest the existence of a breeding population of peregrine falcons on islands near the Nastapoka River.Key words: nesting, peregrine falcon, Falco peregrinus, Nastapoka Islands Mots clés: nidification, faucon pèlerin, Falco peregrinus, îles Nastapoka

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