The Little-Known Story Of Peregrine Falcons In Illinois And How They've Made A Big Comeback
By Andrea Verschuyl|Published April 01, 2024
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Andrea Verschuyl
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Having grown up in Washington, Andrea is a self-admitted Pacific Northwest snob. In their opinion, there's simply nowhere else in the country with the Evergreen State's beauty. After attending university, Andrea devoted themselves to writing full-time. They're thrilled to represent Washington for Only In Your State while pursuing other professional and personal projects. They currently reside in Olympia, where they enjoy leaf-blowing their yard, perfecting homemade ramen, cuddling with their three tiny dogs, and feeding their pufferfish, Sea Biscuit.
Every year, one friend or another invites me to watch a peregrine falcon nest cam. I understand why I’m first on their list. I absolutely love the species. But just a few years ago, the survival of this iconic Illinois bird was anything but guaranteed. Between habitat loss and pesticide consumption, peregrine falcon numbers plummeted in the 1950s. Here’s the story of how this gritty bird made its comeback and the Illinoisans who stood up for state wildlife.
Illinois contains some incredible nature. If you’re a nature enthusiast, you should know the story of this iconic Illinois bird. Peregrine falcons were saved from the brink of extinction, and today, their future seems secure.
You don’t need hiking gear to see this amazing species! Since being given the chance to recover, they’ve adapted to our most urban environments, becoming regular features of the Chicago skyline.
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