Friends, not only is this a juvenile peregrine falcon, but it is a juvenile tundra peregrine that was raised in the far northland.  This subspecie is smaller and lighter in plummage than the normal peregrine.  Peregrines have recovered from near extinction in the 50s with the help of dedicated bird lovers.    I have watched the regeneration program in Rochester Minnesota where the bluer and darker peregrines raise their chicks in nests atop the Mayo Clinic buildings.  I have watched them feed their young on building ledges but i have never seen one in the wild. The experts on Hawk Ridge were quite excited to show this bird in hand and educate the public.  They have survived due to the diligence of those who legislated to ban ddt, resulting in the saving of many bird species,  til Tomorrow MJ