Peregrine falcons have made remarkable recoveries in urban environments, with breeding pairs now established on buildings and structures in many British cities. Urban peregrines face specific welfare challenges.
Urban peregrine individuals face hazards specific to city environments including traffic, window strikes, and collisions with structures during early hunting. Fledglings developing hunting skills in complex urban environments face elevated mortality risk during the first weeks after leaving the nest. Nest monitoring and rescue capacity for injured birds are valuable welfare supports.