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Here is a map that shows where Peregrine Falcons nest in Nunavut. The green areas are where we know they occur… The light coloured areas are where we expect them to occur but have not yet been able to confirm their presence. We expect them in these light coloured areas because its similar habitat to areas where we know they breed, and because its so close to the confirmed range. Do you think this map is correct? Are we missing some places in Nunavut where peregrines breed?

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