Adult female peregrine with brood on the Eastern Shore. This female was six years old in 2023 and in her prime. She was one of 12 adults known to be lost between 2023 and 2024. Photo by Bryan Watts.

Adult turnover spikes in Virginia peregrines raising alarms about the potential impact of avian flu

By Bryan Watts 7/18/23 Between 2023 and 2024, Virginia peregrine falcons experienced a spike in adult turnover.  The mean replacement rate (percentage of identified individuals lost) … Continue reading Adult turnover spikes in Virginia peregrines raising alarms about the potential impact of avian flu

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