Reproduced by kind permission of the Hawk & Owl Trust The Peregrine Falcon, Falco- peregrinus is the swiftest animal on Earth ,though wind speeds and the length of the descent will vary in every situation Peregrines can achieve speeds of over 300 kph ( 200 mph ) when descending from the sky after …
Month: December 2014
The Urban Parrot
My friend and I met Maxi the Urban Parrot perched on the shoulder of his owner in a pleasant street in West London. Twas late summer and Maxi and his owner were relaxing together. The parrot seemed very content and rather sophisticated. It is such a blessing for animals like Maxi to find loving homes …