One of the few cities in the country where p. falcons are practically 'trash' birds.

::gasps:: Blasphemy!

Well, ok, not quite.

::humph:: Well, alright, then. That's better.

Seriously though, after very nearly disappearing it's wonderful that they've come back (at least in some places) so strong as to be considered almost commonplace. Here in Chicago they've done quite well. There've been as many as thirteen nesting pairs in the Chicagoland area in the last few years. Three pairs nest within minutes of my home and workplace. I love watching them.