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Three peregrine falcon chicks take flight at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

June 20, 2023 · Source: National Park Service

Two young falcons sit on the top of a bridge.
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Three peregrine falcon chicks successfully took their first flights from the cliffs of Maryland Heights at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park (NHP) this spring. This is the third consecutive, documented fledging of peregrine falcons since the 1950s from this historic breeding site. This is also the first time in over 70 years that each chick has survived to this milestone.

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