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Meet Master Falconer Peter Kipp-duPont and Seymore, the
peregrine falcon. Seymour just made a new friend Zelda Suri, warrior princess, a female peregrine falcon.
Falconry Programs Peter Kipp-DuPont received his N.C. Master Falconry license in 1981, as one of North Carolina's first licensed
Raptor Rehabilitation Facilitator. Peter volunteered with the Peregrine Falcon Reintroduction Program in a nationwide effort
to save the Peregrine Falcon from extinction. Populations recovered from 40 known breeding pairs in 1970 to an estimated 1800
breeding pairs today. Program cost is $150. Contact susan dean or email Peter at presyergage@hotmail.com
Program includes interaction with a peregrine falcon, a brief history of falconry, the anatomy of birds of prey,
falconry equipment, care and training of birds of prey, laws and regulations regarding falconry. There is a video, power point presentation,
and a question and answer period.
| In the classroom answering questions |
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