Date: 12/21/25 3:07 pm From: Ryan Shackleton <shack357...> Subject: [ia-bird] Peregrine falcon near Mason City
Spotted a peregrine east of Mason City about 4:15 this afternoon, along Highway 18. It was perched on a sign near mile marker 191, on the south side of the eastbound lane.
Immature brd, and it looked a bit underfed. Figured there could be a slim chance it's the lost falconry bird that was posted about a while back. A long flight might explain being underweight.
It was stretching, got a good look at the side of the head and the underside of a wing.
