Cleo, a Peregrine Falcon, came to us from Raptor Domain on Kangaroo Island, South Australia. Prior to her residence at Raptor Domain, she was a rehab bird who had experienced an impact on her left side consistent with a motor vehicle injury that affected her left wing and left eye. Her estimated year of birth is 2008. She has already shown off her prowess as an effective aerial acrobat at our school displays at Narmbool, where they have wide open spaces ideal for stoops and wide passes at the lure. Cleo needs open spaces to help her navigate her surroundings with the limited sight in her left eye.
Peregrines are renowned for being the fastest creature on the planet, particularly when stooping from a great height to capture prey in the air. These spectacular birds are certainly a sight to behold when flying to the lure – blink and you might miss them…