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Wimbledon Peregrines
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07/01/2008
The scene at Wimbledon is legendary: the verdant green of the courts, the throngs of fans in sun hats, sightings of royalty … and lots of pigeons.
Since the tournament began in 1877, pigeons nested in the stands and generally made a mess of things. Today, though, very few pigeons attend Wimbledon. Fans can thank Wayne Davis and his Peregrine Falcons. Davis, a long-time falconer, brings his Peregrines to the Wimbledon grounds a few times a week throughout the year. The falcons soar over the venerable courts, a truly scary sight for any other feathered visitors.
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