The article highlights the significant presence of peregrine falcons in the Bay Area, particularly their nesting on the Fruitvale Train Bridge. Musician Deborah Crooks expresses her fascination with the falcons, reflecting on their recovery from near extinction due to pesticides. Inspired by these birds, she created a performance piece, "Flight Lessons", which explores the dramatic story of a pair of falcons that faced tragedy when the female was shot, delving into themes of survival and adaptation within their environment.
Peregrine falcons are really all over the place here. They're not just a part of the ecosystem, they're a part of life.
Their story is fascinating, because although the female member of the pair was shot, she ended up recovering.
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