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Peregrine Falcons are frequent visitors to the observation terrace at Weather2250. These photos were taken by Laurent Lorenzo on the same morning that I was documenting the fog. The Peregrine, pictured above, made dramatic swoops past us as we stood on the observation terrace. It would then circle back. I had the impression that we interrupted its breakfast, as it is not uncommon to find leftover bird parts on the terrace. Impressive hunters, Peregrines perform stunning aerial maneuvers when they grab medium-sized birds in flight. Peregrines are perfect urbanites because they feed on pigeons, seagulls and starlings. They have adapted to habitats that include man-made structures like the Fisher Building which offers great height and numerous ledges on which to perch. It is thrilling to watch them hunt against the backdrop of the city.
