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Birds
Recovered from DDT-era collapse and now nesting on bridges and buildings in Indiana cities.
Field facts
HabitatCliffs, bridges, city towers, lakeshores
RangeUrban centres and Lake Michigan shoreline
When to lookYear-round
StatusLeast Concern; state recovery success (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesMerlin — much smaller
Field note: In a hunting stoop it is the fastest animal on earth.
Lesson
Watching responsibly
Watch nest ledges via webcams rather than in person.
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