The Peregrine Falcon
The Epic Life and Times of the World's Fastest Creature
Will be published approx. on 28. May 2026
Book
Hardback
240 pages
978-0-7643-7121-9 (ISBN)
Description
An entertaining and informative blend of history, science, personal reflections, and extraordinary images of peregrine falcons
This go-to book on peregrine falcons provides a timely, captivating, and educational blend of natural history, science, exhaustive research, and personal reflections on this dynamic raptor. Written by seasoned journalist and longtime raptor monitor Jim Wright, The Peregrine Falcon offers a comprehensive look at the world's fastest creature.
Learn why peregrines live in cities, how they can reach speeds of 200 mph, and why they are so fast and fierce, as well as all the basics of their hunting and nesting habits. Chapters also dive into key moments in peregrine history, including an in-depth look at why they almost went extinct-and how they were saved-plus their recent surge in popularity due to livestreams of peregrine nests around the world. This is a great read for fans of J. A. Baker's classic The Peregrine and Helen Macdonald's modern classic H Is for Hawk.
Key Features:
Incredible images of all things peregrine, including many by nature photographer Kevin Watson
Foreword by Pete Dunne, the legendary raptor expert
A glossary of terms, a bibliography, and suggestions for further reading
Peregrines are the world's most charismatic raptor, and this well-researched compendium explains why these falcons have captured the imagination of so many. If you love peregrines, you must have this book.
This go-to book on peregrine falcons provides a timely, captivating, and educational blend of natural history, science, exhaustive research, and personal reflections on this dynamic raptor. Written by seasoned journalist and longtime raptor monitor Jim Wright, The Peregrine Falcon offers a comprehensive look at the world's fastest creature.
Learn why peregrines live in cities, how they can reach speeds of 200 mph, and why they are so fast and fierce, as well as all the basics of their hunting and nesting habits. Chapters also dive into key moments in peregrine history, including an in-depth look at why they almost went extinct-and how they were saved-plus their recent surge in popularity due to livestreams of peregrine nests around the world. This is a great read for fans of J. A. Baker's classic The Peregrine and Helen Macdonald's modern classic H Is for Hawk.
Key Features:
Incredible images of all things peregrine, including many by nature photographer Kevin Watson
Foreword by Pete Dunne, the legendary raptor expert
A glossary of terms, a bibliography, and suggestions for further reading
Peregrines are the world's most charismatic raptor, and this well-researched compendium explains why these falcons have captured the imagination of so many. If you love peregrines, you must have this book.
Reviews / Votes
"The Peregrine Falcon is as highly entertaining as it is informative. Jim Wright covers every aspect of the life of a peregrine, richly illustrated with his many experiences in the field. Jim's writing positively sparkles-you won't be able to put this one down!" -- Art McMorris, Peregrine Falcon Coordinator (retired), Pennsylvania Game Commission "I've been studying and conserving peregrine falcons nesting in cities and on sub-Arctic cliffs for close to five decades. I defy any peregrine-lover to read Wright's book and not learn something new about this amazing creature." -- David M. Bird, Ph.D., Emeritus Professor of Wildlife Biology, McGill University, Montreal "Wright captures the magnificence of the peregrine falcon-from itsstunning high-speed flights and hunting prowess to its remarkable
comeback from endangered species status after DDT was finally banned.
Through close personal observations and the writings of scientists from
decades ago, Wright offers an engaging and thorough natural history of
this beloved bird of prey." -- Lisa Owens Viani, Director, Raptors Are The Solution "A hallmark book. . . . It's time for you to learn more about this remarkable bird as recounted by a keen student of birds and master wordsmith." -- Pete Dunne, legendary birding author
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Illustrations
88 color and b/w images
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 31 mm
Weight
880 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7643-7121-9 (9780764371219)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Jim Wright is a prize-winning journalist who has written about peregrines for two decades. He monitors nesting peregrines and other raptors for the state of New Jersey and is a marsh warden for a nature refuge in New Jersey. His other books include The Real James Bond.