Peregrine Falcon in November
Where peregrine falcons are in November, whether they are nesting, and the best foods to offer right now.
November in the Peregrine Falcon's year
November settles into the winter pattern. Migration tapers to the last hardy stragglers, winter flocks form and start roaming, and birds map out the reliable food sources in their territory. Cold snaps push sudden rushes of activity to feeders.
For the Peregrine Falcon specifically, November is a fall 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 November
- Southern states
- absent
- Mid-latitudes
- year-round resident
- Northern states & Canada
- absent
In November, 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 November
Peregrine falcons are not nesting in November. The season runs March–June at mid-latitudes.
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 November
- Pigeons and waterfowl in cities and on coasts
Nests on skyscrapers and bridges, hunting feral pigeons; a conservation success story since DDT.
Winter flocks are forming their routes now — a feeder kept full from November onward becomes a regular stop.
Full Peregrine Falcon diet guide → · Best feeder for peregrine falcons →
Watching peregrine falcons this month
Peregrine falcons are settled and predictable in November, 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 November?
In November, peregrine falcons are absent in the South, year-round resident across mid-latitudes and absent in the North.
Do peregrine falcons nest in November?
No — peregrine falcons typically nest March through June at mid-latitudes.
What do peregrine falcons eat in November?
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.