Bird of the Month for October is  the Peregrine Falcon: below by Ben Kolstad’s article in October  KITE.:

Bird of the Month for October: Peregrine Falcon.

The peregrine (Falco peregrinus) is another charismatic raptor that benefited greatly from the DDT ban promulgated in the 1960s. While we here in Palm Beach County basically only enjoy Peregrines as a spring and fall migrant, and (rarely) winter resident, we sure do enjoy them! These are the largest falcons in Florida (Gyrfalcons rarely show up even in the northern U.S.), and their long-winged, sleek profile and powerful flight style make them instantly recognizable in flight. When perched, their prominent dark hood is a good field mark.

These clifftop and canyon-dwelling birds have taken readily to the concrete canyons of the modern urban landscape; my friends in San Francisco regularly enjoy views of nesting falcons downtown. (These views are also available live on the Internet via webcam no matter where you live.)

Come to our October meeting to hear more about this bird.

(Photographer’s please note that next month’s November  2015 Bird will be the Great Horned Owl)