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A.B. Hamilton
1965
Falco peregrinus
July 10 Barrow Alaska- A bird of this species was observed
flying W on the W side at South Meadow Lake.
As it flew over the territories of juncos it
was pursued by them. The Peregrine was not flying
much faster than the juncos and indeed the
juncos closed to within 10 ft. The juncos
would cease the pursuit when they crossed their
territory boundaries. I did not see how the Duck
Hawk escaped pursuit. This bird seemed to be a
little bit smaller than the juncos that pursued it.
It was flying between me and the sun and I
could not distinguish the color of its plumage.
July 21 An adult of this species was observed flying
W on the N shore of Volbells slough. The juncos
did not bother it as long as it was in sight. The
bird seem to be especially dark plumaged.