Peregrine Falcon in July
Where peregrine falcons are in July, whether they are nesting, and the best foods to offer right now.
July in the Peregrine Falcon's year
July is the quietest month for bird song but one of the busiest for bird life. Many species are on second broods, young birds from first broods are independent, and natural food — insects, ripening fruit and seeds — is abundant. In the far South the first southbound shorebirds are already moving.
For the Peregrine Falcon specifically, July is a summer 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 July
- Southern states
- absent
- Mid-latitudes
- year-round resident
- Northern states & Canada
- absent
In July, 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 July
Peregrine falcons are not nesting in July. The season runs March–June at mid-latitudes, and up to a month later in the North.
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 July
- Pigeons, doves, starlings and shorebirds
Nests on skyscrapers and bridges, hunting feral pigeons; a conservation success story since DDT.
Feeder traffic often dips as natural food peaks, but water becomes the big draw — a clean birdbath outpulls seed in hot weather.
Full Peregrine Falcon diet guide → · Best feeder for peregrine falcons →
Watching peregrine falcons this month
Peregrine falcons are settled and predictable in July, 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 July?
In July, peregrine falcons are absent in the South, year-round resident across mid-latitudes and absent in the North.
Do peregrine falcons nest in July?
No — peregrine falcons typically nest March through June at mid-latitudes.
What do peregrine falcons eat in July?
Pigeons, doves, starlings and shorebirds.
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.