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A recently fledged Peregrine Falcon perched along the cliffs on the Hudson River

The resident pair of peregrine falcons had three chicks this year, all were raised successfully. Just after fledging, the juveniles would perch close to the edge of the cliffs, giving good looks for a photograph.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2024
Photo Location: Alpine, New Jersey, United States of America
Camera: NIKON D7500
Copyright: © Eric Mitchell