Peregrine falcon near Mason City

[Ryan Shackleton]

Spotted a peregrine east of Mason City about 4:15 this afternoon, along Highway 18. It was perched on a sign near mile marker 191, on the south side of the eastbound lane.

 

Immature brd, and it looked a bit underfed. Figured there could be a slim chance it's the lost falconry bird that was posted about a while back. A long flight might explain being underweight.

 

It was stretching, got a good look at the side of the head and the underside of a wing.

 

Ryan Shackleton

Alta Vista, IA

Chickasaw County