PEREGRINE FALCON

One of the fastest species in the world, the peregrine falcon may reach speeds of up to 250 kilometres per hour (155 miles per hour) or more when diving in pursuit of prey. The peregrine falcon feeds mainly on birds, as well as some mammals. The peregrine falcon is fast and agile in flight, and typically either chases prey at great speed, to exhaust it, or attacks it in a steep, spectacular dive, or ‘stoop’. The dead or wounded victim may then be caught as it falls, or followed to the ground, or the peregrine may stoop past it and roll over to strike it from below. It is a resident of Arran, with widespread breeding at inland and coastal sites.

8cm x 10cm