Peregrine Falcon in February
Where peregrine falcons are in February, whether they are nesting, and the best foods to offer right now.
February in the Peregrine Falcon's year
February still feels like deep winter, but days are lengthening and the first stirrings of the breeding season begin — resident birds start singing on mild mornings and some early nesters are already claiming territories. Late-winter storms can be the hardest feeding days of the year.
For the Peregrine Falcon specifically, February is a winter month of relative routine, with the species settled into its seasonal pattern across its range. Across the 62 states and provinces where peregrine falcons occur, what the bird is doing this month depends heavily on latitude — the details below break it down by band.
Where peregrine falcons are in February
- Southern states
- absent
- Mid-latitudes
- year-round resident
- Northern states & Canada
- absent
In February, peregrine falcons are absent in the South, year-round resident across the mid-latitudes, and absent in the northern states and Canada. That north–south split is the defining feature of this month: where you live changes which version of this bird you're looking at.
Nesting in February
Peregrine falcons are not nesting in February. The season runs March–June at mid-latitudes, starting roughly a month earlier in the South.
Outside the nesting season, peregrine falcons put their energy into feeding and flocking rather than territory and young — which is exactly what makes them easier to watch and attract this month.
What to feed in February
- Pigeons and waterfowl in cities and on coasts
Nests on skyscrapers and bridges, hunting feral pigeons; a conservation success story since DDT.
Don't let feeders run empty during late-winter storms; birds burn enormous energy staying warm. This is also the month to clean and repair nest boxes before early nesters move in.
Full Peregrine Falcon diet guide → · Best feeder for peregrine falcons →
Watching peregrine falcons this month
Peregrine falcons are settled and predictable in February, which makes this a good month to learn the bird's routine — same feeders, same perches, same times of day.
The state guides below show exactly where in your region peregrine falcons are expected this month and which native plants hold them in a yard.
Peregrine Falcon month by month
Peregrine Falcon by state
Frequently asked
Where are peregrine falcons in February?
In February, peregrine falcons are absent in the South, year-round resident across mid-latitudes and absent in the North.
Do peregrine falcons nest in February?
No — peregrine falcons typically nest March through June at mid-latitudes.
What do peregrine falcons eat in February?
Pigeons and waterfowl in cities and on coasts.
Sources
- Peregrine Falcon — All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Peregrine Falcon life history — Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Peregrine Falcon — Audubon Guide to North American Birds
Timing reflects typical patterns for the region as a whole; local dates vary with elevation and year. Check the linked eBird bar charts for your county.