You can make a difference! Help us track these falcons by reporting your sightings. Include an image whenever possible. Need help with an injured bird? Reach out and help it get to a wildlife rehabilitator if needed.

Just a few reminders:

  • Handle the bird only when absolutely necessary. Do not attempt to force feed it.

  • Wear heavy gloves and wrap the injured bird in a towel. Transport bird in a cardboard box with plenty of ventilation holes.

In Chicago, if you have an injured Peregrine, please call one of the emergency numbers listed below. Remember, the Chicago Peregrine Program only works with Peregrine Falcons. Please direct calls for all other species of downed birds to either Animal Control, CBCM, or Flint Creek.

 

Question / sightings?

 

Write or Email your questions to:

Mary Hennen
Director, Chicago Peregrine Program
The Field Museum
1400 S. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60605

email: mhennen@fieldmuseum.org


Emergency contacts

  • Injured or dead birds - Chicago Bird Collision Monitors (CBCM): Main Number 773.988.1867

  • Peregrines (Info Only) - Mary Hennen, Chicago Peregrine Program: Work 312.665.7718; (M-F until noon)

  • All species, including mammals - Animal Control: Main Number 312.747.1382; 24hr Emergency Number 312.747.1412

  • Injured birds - Flint Creek: Main Number 847.842.8000