Visitors to the Hopewell Rocks are getting an up-close look at a family of peregrine falcons with three young ones that are learning to hunt and survive on their own. "They are spending most of their time in the air flying, interacting talon to talon in the sky", said Kevin Snair, supervisor of interpretive services. Three peregrine falcon chicks born at Hopewell Rocks in May are learning to hunt and survive on their own. Young peregrine falcons learn to fly out to the adults and take the food mid-air to eat. (Kevin Snair/Hopewell Rocks)Young peregrine falcons have a mortality rate anywhere from 60 to 80 per cent.

Source: CBC News July 14, 2020 07:52 UTC