The Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus, and known historically as the "Duck Hawk" in North America has taken to life in New York City.

Three peregrine falcon moms have found New York City bridges to be the perfect roost for raising a family.

Nine fuzzy, white and chubby chicks have recently hatched at the Verrazano-Narrows, Marine Parkway and Throgs Neck bridges.

The Peregrine's breeding range includes land regions from the Arctic tundra to the tropics. Populations of the Peregrine Falcon have bounced back in most parts of the world. In Britain, there has been a recovery of populations since the crash of the 1960s. This has been greatly assisted by conservation and protection work led by the RSPB. Peregrines now breed in many mountainous and coastal areas, especially in the west and north, and nest in some urban areas, capitalizing on the urban pigeon populations for food. In many parts of the world Peregrine Falcons have adapted to urban habitats, nesting on cathedrals, Skyscrapers, towers and bridges. Many of these nesting birds are encouraged, sometimes gathering media attention and often monitored by cameras.