The Canadian Peregrine Foundation

In June 2000, we visited Hamilton's Glen Echo School with our one-year-old male peregrine falcon "Scotty". Below are some comments from the principal, a letter from the students, and some poetry inspired by our visit:

Please extend a thank you to Marcel, Scotty, and those involved in arranging the peregrine presentation to our Grade 4 and 5 students at Glen Echo School.

The reaction from our students was delightful. They have a keen interest in the peregrine falcon and have expressed a concern for the preservation and care for all animals. We were particularly impressed with the reaction from the students in our special education class. Certainly their interest in the falcon generated several wonderful class discussions with excellent class products. It was a joy to see them interacting with Marcel and responding to his questions.

We could not have been more pleased with this presentation, and we would highly recommend it for other junior division classes. Thank you for bringing Scotty and the accompanying important message to Glen Echo School.

Last week our class watched a presentation by Marcel and "Scotty", a one year old peregrine falcon from the Canadian Peregrine Foundation. The presentation they gave was excellent. Most of us had never seen a peregrine falcon before. We couldn't believe how beautiful they were. We learned many new facts about the peregrine falcon. We learned that the female peregrine falcon is larger than the male, and that peregrine falcons eat one-third of their body weight each day. Marcel told us how the peregrine falcons caught their prey. When we heard why the peregrine falcon had become endangered, we were disgusted with how people could do such a thing. When we heard that peregrine falcons were unable to produce offspring, it made us all very upset. We were pleased to hear what the Canadian Peregrine Foundation was doing to save this amazing animal. It was fascinating to hear that we had a city nest right here in Hamilton. We were not aware that peregrine falcons fly all the way to Central America for the winter. We were amazed that the flight tracking radio transmitters cost $8000 each. We would recommend continued support for the further study of this wonderful bird.

Peregrine Falcons are so cool,
That is why they really rule!
I think they are really pretty,
They would not touch a little kitty!
If it died we would be sad,
So keep our falcons - they're not bad!

By Hannah S, grade 4

The falcon has yellow feet.
Strong claws rip its meat.
Scotty flies everyday,
With his talons catches prey.
The falcon is a beautiful bird.
Anywhere it goes it can be heard.
Scotty has a sharp beak.
With screeches hear him speak.
Scotty is up high in his nest.
We all know that Scotty is the best.

By Philip

Fabulous and rare
An endangered bird of prey
Let's save the falcons
Claws are very sharp on a falcon
On a falcon claws are its best defence
Not very cuddly though

By Jessie

Project School Visit:
Glen Echo School (Hamilton)

Visit sponsored by: Friends of the Environment Foundation