Quebec has record growth of peregrine falcon population

Peregrine falcon population sees record growth in Quebec

At least 25 peregrine falcons were born in Montreal region this past summer

CBC News Posted: Oct 05, 2015 7:13 AM ET Last Updated: Oct 05, 2015 9:25 AM ET

The peregrine falcon has seen exponential growth in southern Quebec in the past 35 years. (Faucons de l’UdeM / UdeM Falcons)

As the list of endangered animals grows longer each year, at least one species’ situation is improving: The peregrine falcon.

The bird of prey could be removed from Canada’s list of endangered species — a list it’s been on since 1978.

​You may have noticed some flying around in the greater Montreal area.