Peregrine Falcon
Falco peregrinus
Famed as one of the fastest birds in the world, the Peregrine hunts medium-sized birds, stooping at tremendous speeds. With slate-grey upperparts and a barred underside, they often nest on coastal cliffs around the Channel Islands. On Lihou, keep an eye out for their powerful silhouette sweeping over the shoreline, scanning for pigeons or gulls.
- Habitat: Coastal cliffs, quarries, tall structures in towns; anywhere with open flight paths to hunt.
- Diet / Food: Mainly birds (pigeons, waders, seabirds).
- Length: 34–58 cm