10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DUCK HAWK»
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Manual for the Identification of the Birds of Minnesota and ...
Hawks with pointed, triangular wings and notched, toothed bills: the Falcons —
Duck Hawk, Pigeon Hawk, Sparrow Hawk, Prairie Falcon, and Gyrfalcons. The
Pigeon and Sparrow Hawks are small species, the Duck Hawk and Prairie
Falcon ...
But we should not lose sight that certain individuals in certain localities may
commit terrible depredations. These should be destroyed. The last and by all
odds the worst of the falcons is the famed duck hawk, the renowned peregrine
falcon.
3
100 Hikes in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Ascend through a heath tunnel and reach an opening at 2.0 miles with a view to
the left of Little Duck Hawk Ridge; "duck hawk" was another name for the
peregrine falcons that once nested in the area and have returned in recent years.
Russ Manning, Kris Fulsaas, 1999
4
Peregrine Falcon: Stories of the Blue Meanie
THE DUCK HAWK MEN By the time World War II was over in 1945, both nestling
and passage peregrines had become broadly available. It is safe to say that
anyone who had established himself with the core of falconers in the eastern
states ...
5
Wilson's American ornithology
At length n the month of December, 1812, to the unspeakable joy of Mr. Wi eon,
he received from Egg Harbor a fine specimen of the far-famed Duck Hawk ; which
was discovered, contrary to his expectations, to be of a species which he had ...
Alexander Wilson, Thomas Mayo Brewer, 1854
6
The Encyclopedia of Falconry
HAWK, Duck; DUCK-HAWK An English provin cial and North American
vernacular name for the peregrine falcon. Otherwise, a falconer's hawk (usually
long-winged) for flying duck. HAWK, Ensiled See SEEL. HAWK, Ferruginous
Buteo regalis ...
7
Of Prairie, Woods, and Water: Two Centuries of Chicago ...
It was doubtless a marsh harrier, though it looked much like a duck hawk. I have
elsewhere spoken of my admiration for the hawk family. The duck hawk is a true
falcon. He is the epicure of the feathered race. He disdains mice and barnyard ...
8
Australian Bird Names: A Complete Guide
Other names: Little Falcon, as the smallest falcon (with the Kestrel) in Australia;
Duck-hawk, while it certainly takes ducks, most of its prey are smaller and this
could be a confusion with Peregrine Falcon (see below); Little Duck-hawk,
perhaps ...
Jeannie Gray, Ian Fraser, 2013
9
Desert Journal: Reflections of a Naturalist
Once I saw a duck hawk make numerous sham attacks on these aggregations of
miscellaneous water birds, only to veer off and resume normal flight when all of
the birds suddenly and simultaneously dove out of sight and disappeared.
Raymond B. Cowles, Raymond Bridgman Cowles, Elna S. Bakker, 1978
10
Family Hiking in the Smokies: Time Well Spent
The rock that makes up Arch Rock is known as Anakeesta Formation, which
comprises most of the structures in this area, including Inspiration Point, Alum
Cave Bluffs, and Little Duck Hawk Ridge. Stone steps lead through the arch,
which has ...
Hal Hubbs, Charles Maynard, David Morris, 2009
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DUCK HAWK»
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What's in a name?
Bird names used to be so simple, especially with hawks, as they were named for what they ate or where they lived: duck hawk, sparrow hawk, ... «Orillia Packet & Times, May 15»
Peregrine falcons nesting at York Minster prepare for new arrivals
The protected peregrines, known as the duck hawk in North America, have been seen mating and nest scraping – behaviour which experts ... «The Press, York, Apr 15»
Fairfax County home sales
Duck Hawk Way, 8303, No. 66-Michaelene Amoroso to Charles B. Weber, $265,000. Furey Rd., 9080-Daniel R. Haacke to Mustafa A. Abbasi, ... «Washington Post, Mar 15»
10 Things You Didn't Know About Peregrine Falcons (plus a live link …
It's scientific name is scientific name is Falco Peregrinus. They are commonly referred to as the Duck Hawk. (Defenders of Wildlife/Reptor ... «10TV, Mar 15»
Upland Chronicles: Peregrine falcons returned home to Duck Hawk …
Duck hawk is the local dialect name for a peregrine falcon (Falco peregrines antatum). The peregrine falcon is the fastest animal on earth. «The Mountain Press, Mar 15»
3 falcons at home in Illinois
The peregrine also is known as duck hawk for a preferred meal, has one of the longest migrations of North American birds, nesting in the North ... «Kankakee Daily Journal, Mar 15»
Warren County deed transfers: January 22-31, 2015
Schwab, Joseph & Kripotos, Diamanto to Palecco, Kelsey B. & Deleasa, Joshua M., $173,000, 36 Duck Hawk Court, Unit 36. Baker Residential ... «lehighvalleylive.com, Feb 15»
Good bird watching without the drive
The American kestrel was called a sparrow hawk, the duck hawk became the peregrine falcon, and the pigeon hawk is now called a merlin. «London Free Press, Jan 15»
Birds of the Eastern Shore
Also known as the duck hawk. Its population declined sharply a half-century ago, but is once again thriving in large part due to the ban on ... «Daily Press, Oct 14»
Woman pleads guilty to hit-and-run death of 27-year-old bicyclist
The next night, authorities located the car suspected of being involved in the accident at the intersection of Marsh Hawk Court and Duck Hawk ... «WECT-TV6, Sep 14»
