With over 250 names suggested the Non-Game Wildlife bird staff at Nebraska Games and Parks have narrowed the field and are providing interested falcon fans the opportunity to choose the names of the three new Peregrines at the Nebraska State Capitol. Voting ends on July 2 and the names will be announced on July 3.
Thanks to everyone who participated. Keep your eyes to the sky above the Capitol, soon the eyas will be flapping around the tower practicing their skills as they prepare to take their place in the sky.
And the finalists are…..
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