
Fairlee
Peregrine Falcon
Falco peregrinus
Fairlee is a local, coming into the VINS rehabilitation program from Fairlee, VT, an area known for peregrine falcon nesting. Fairlee was found in April of 2017, unable to fly due to a wing injury. With x-rays, VINS rehabilitators diagnosed a fractured wrist joint. Despite treatment, Fairlee’s wing never healed exactly right. She only has a very slight wing droop now, but due to Peregrine Falcons’ natural hunting and flight behaviors, Fairlee was not quite well enough to be released to the wild.
Fairlee joined the VINS raptor enclosures in August 2017, and quickly adapted to life in captivity. Her enclosure is set up to replicate Peregrine Falcons’ natural habitats with rocky ‘cliffs’ and high perches. Volunteers feed Fairlee her favorite foods, chicken, quail, and duck, every day. She is most often seen at the highest perch in the exhibit observing from above.


Adopt Packages
Thank you for helping support the care of our Peregrine Falcon, Fairlee, through the RISE Adopt a Raptor Program. Together, we can protect our natural heritage through education, research and avian wildlife rehabilitation.
$30
ADOPT PACKAGE
Adoption Certificate
Species Fact Sheet
Color Photo
$50
ADOPT PACKAGE
Adoption Certificate
Species Fact Sheet
Color Photo
Window Cling Decal
1 Guest Pass
$100
ADOPT PACKAGE
Adoption Certificate
Species Fact Sheet
Color Photo
Window Cling Decal
Reusable Shopping Bag
2 Guest Passes
$250
ADOPT PACKAGE
Adoption Certificate
Species Fact Sheet
Color Photo
Window Cling Decal
Reusable Shopping Bag
2023 RISE Calendar
2 Guest Passes
$500
ADOPT PACKAGE
Adoption Certificate
Species Fact Sheet
Color Photo
Window Cling Decal
Reusable Shopping Bag
Private Experience
4 Guest Passes