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Nestling peregrine falcon, prematurely fledged at about 3 weeks of age by an unknown cause, was lifted to ledge by observer to give him some protection from ground predators. The adults continued to care for him. © David A. Ponton
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RECURRING PREMATURE FLEDGING: IMAGES OF A SURVIVAL STORY
Nestling peregrine falcon, prematurely fledged at about 3 weeks of age by an unknown cause, was lifted to ledge by observer to give him some protection from ground predators. The adults continued to care for him. © David A. Ponton