[NatureNS] Peregrine falcon attack

Date: Sun, 24 Jun 2007 22:09:10 -0300
From: Joan Czapalay <joancz@ns.sympatico.ca>
To: naturens@chebucto.ns.ca, Dave Harris <harrisda@gov.ns.ca>
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Hi Heather- I have sent this on to Dave Harris who is helping me as 
Regional Co-ordinator for Region 15. We are aware of the Peregrines, but 
do not want a lot of publicity for them. Thanks, Joan

Heather Drope wrote:
> I have a friend who hikes the Cape Chignecto trail every year in memory 
> of her late husband. Last year she was bomb dived by a bird, and I mean 
> seriously, on the trail. This year the Peregrine Falcon dived at her again 
> but this time she said it was eight attempts instead of last years three. 
> The bird must have a nest near the trail over by Eatonville. 
> This was not the only report. A guest at the Hostel in Wentworth reported 
> that he did the hike and a bird attacked him and tore his shirt. 
> This is just a warning for anyone hikeing the Eatonville end of the trail to 
> be aware of the Falcon. 
> Who ever does the breeding bird atlas for that square might want to take 
> note as well. 
> If you need the hikers name I can give it to you via personal email. 
> Heather Drope
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