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Peregrine falcons use speed to feed

The avian equivalent of a fighter jet, peregrine falcons are the fastest members of the animal kingdom. When they dive to capture their prey, they can reach speeds of over 200 mph.

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Peregrine falcons lose their chicks

OPPD's resident peregrine falcons hatched four chicks this year, but all four perished within days of hatching.

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More falcons on the way at North Omaha Station

Lewis and Clark, OPPD's resident peregrine falcons, are going to be parents again. Clark is incubating the four eggs she laid recently.

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Falcons return to North Omaha Station

Lewis and Clark, the resident peregrine falcons at OPPD's North Omaha Station, are back. Will they hatch new chicks this year?

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Young falcons have names!

The sisters are growing up quickly, venturing out for strolls outside their nest box and flapping their wings, getting ready to fly.

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Video: It’s two girls!

The two peregrine falcon chicks at North Omaha Station were banded over Memorial Day weekend. Now OPPD needs your help naming them.

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