falcons

As she grows through the first years of her life in the Catskill Mountains of New York, a peregrine falcon called Frightful interacts with various humans, including the boy who raised her, a falconer who rescues her, and several unscrupulous poachers, as well as with many animals that are part of the area's ecological balance.

With the aid of the wise Wind, Nightingale escapes its captivity and Falcon learns a lesson in love.

Visiting New York City, Jason, Peter, and their stepsister Kim uncover a plot to steal and sell peregrine falcons.

A comprehensive reference discusses all aspects of raptors, including their biology, habitat, and behavior, and offers identification information.

Provides comprehensive information about hawks and falcons, including their life cycles, habitats, and how human actions have affected their lives. Features color illustrations, photographs, maps, sidebars, a glossary, and a list of resources for further study.

Describes recent efforts to save the vanishing peregrine falcon, a frequent object of indiscriminate hunting due to misconceptions surrounding birds of prey.

Discusses the characteristics of falcons, the history and techniques of falconry, and attempts at saving these birds from extinction by breeding in captivity.

Sam's peaceful existence in his wilderness home is disrupted when his sister runs away and his pet falcon is confiscated by a conservation officer.