363 Questions
What did Sam Gribley do when he first found Frightful?
Lifted her from her nest on a cliff
How did Frightful feel about Sam Gribley?
She thought of him as her mother
What did Sam teach Frightful to do?
Fly to his hand
What did Frightful love the most?
Waiting on and hunting with Sam
What type of animal is Frightful?
Falcon
Who does Frightful encounter after catching a pheasant?
Mole
What bird steals Frightful's catch?
Red-tailed hawk
Where does Frightful seek refuge after the confrontation with crows?
In a tree
How does Frightful avoid the red-tailed hawks?
By flying higher
In which direction does Frightful head to avoid the red-tailed hawks' territory?
North
Where does Frightful encounter Alice and goshawks?
Cliff and waterfall
What does the journey illustrate about Frightful?
Perseverance, skill, and bond with Sam
What does Mole, the dog, do to survive?
Lives off the land and avoids humans
What does Frightful do after encountering the red-tailed hawks?
Seeks refuge in a tree to rest and later flies in search of food
What does Sam do when he arrives?
Feeds and talks to Frightful
What kind of animal is Frightful's catch?
Pheasant
What type of bird is Frightful?
Peregrine falcon
Where does Frightful seek refuge when pursued by a female goshawk?
Cloud
What is the setting for Frightful's aerial courtship with the male peregrine falcon?
Schoharie Valley
What do Sam and Alice witness during their search for Frightful?
Frightful's interaction with the male peregrine falcon
What does Frightful's flight over the Schoharie Valley demonstrate?
Independence and survival instincts
What is the main dilemma highlighted in the text?
Frightful's struggle between her bond with Sam and her natural instincts as a peregrine falcon
What behavior does Frightful engage in when she encounters a male peregrine falcon?
Courtship behavior
What is the outcome of Frightful's encounter with the male peregrine falcon?
They engage in aerial courtship and fly together
What does Frightful's instinctual response to the male peregrine falcon's courtship signal?
A potential mate
What does Frightful's flight over the Schoharie Valley demonstrate?
Independence and survival instincts
What happens when Frightful leaves the male peregrine falcon?
She encounters the female goshawk again
Where does the male peregrine falcon lead Frightful to safety?
Cliff ledge
What physical feature do Frightful and Chup share?
Large black-brown eyes and ebony black beaks with saffron-yellow nares
Where does Frightful arrive, which reminds her of her first home and parents?
A cliff above the Schoharie River
What does Chup do to show deference to Frightful as a female peregrine?
Engage in feather talk to bond
What is the name for the young peregrine falcons in Chup's aerie community?
Eyases
Why does Chup try to court Frightful?
To become the new mother for the eyases
What is Frightful's initial reaction to caring for the eyases?
Inexperienced and curious
What does Frightful gradually learn to understand about the eyases?
Their needs and communication through movements and sounds
What does Chup do as the eyases grow and become able to keep themselves warm?
Hunt for food and search for a mate
What does Frightful gradually adapt to in her new role?
Feeding herself and gaining strength
What happens to Chup's first mate, the mother of the eyases?
She disappears
What is the term used to describe Frightful's observation of the eyases' needs and communication?
Curious learning
What does Frightful observe about the eyases' needs and communication?
Their needs and their communication through their movements and sounds
What led to the sharp-shinned hawk's death near Frightful?
A coyote attack
What did Alice do to enable Frightful's freedom?
Cut Frightful's jesses and leash
What did Frightful prioritize as her first act of freedom?
Hunting for food
What did Frightful use to gain altitude and get a better view of the landscape?
Thermal
What are the key elements in Frightful's pursuit of freedom?
The bond with Sam, her training, and the support from Alice
What did Frightful use to identify the sounds and surroundings of the pine forest?
Her keen senses
What did Frightful do after being approached by Alice and set free?
Soared to the top of a pine tree
What did Frightful spot in the distance after soaring to the top of a pine tree?
A valley and the Adirondack Mountains
What did Frightful realize about her surroundings after soaring to the top of a pine tree?
She was in an unfamiliar area
What drove Frightful to seek food as a free bird?
Hunger
What did Frightful do to avoid the red-tailed hawks' territory?
Head in a different direction
What did Frightful's instincts lead her to prioritize as her first act of freedom?
Hunting for food
What does Frightful do after landing in a treetop during her first flight?
She stalls out and falls
What does Lady do after napping in the noontime heat?
She plays with a feather and then a stick
What does Duchess realize after finding herself alone on the tree limb?
Food, companions, and parents are out of reach
What happens to Lady after stretching her wings?
The air picks her up, and Lady starts flying
What did Frightful waterproof to remain unfazed by the rain?
Her feathers
What does Frightful show disinterest in as a food source?
Waterbirds
What does Mole's behavior upon arrival at Woodchuck Lodge indicate?
His confidence in finding food sources
What does the story of Frightful and Mole's journeys illustrate?
The interconnectedness of different characters and their experiences
What does the narrative provide insight into?
The characters' behaviors, relationships, and survival instincts
What does Frightful struggle to do due to the hazy weather?
Fly
What does Frightful attempt to read to plot her course?
The sun's rays and the earth's magnetic field
Where does Frightful eventually find her way to?
Woodchuck Lodge
What does Mole's adventure involve?
Being bought by the Van Sandtford family and journey to Woodchuck Lodge
What does Frightful's struggle contrast with?
Mole's journey and adaptation to his new environment
What does Frightful's disinterest in waterbirds indicate?
Her preference for game from upland meadows as her food source
What does Mole's journey to Woodchuck Lodge indicate about his adaptability?
His ability to adapt to his new environment
What does Frightful do to seek refuge after facing a bald eagle attack?
Hides in a culvert
What halts bird migration, forcing Frightful to stay at Beaver Corners?
Cold weather
What does Frightful hunt to gain strength as the cold weather persists?
Rabbit
When does Frightful resume her migration after staying at Beaver Corners?
As the warmth returns
What does Frightful witness while continuing her journey?
Birds migrating by the light of the stars
What forces Frightful to navigate her way through the challenges of nature?
Her instinct
How does Frightful regain composure after experiencing intense emotions?
Quickly
Where does Frightful seek shelter in the abandoned church?
Under the altar
What does Frightful struggle with during her journey?
Hunger
What does Frightful face after struggling with hunger during her journey?
A bald eagle attack
What does Frightful do when she faces a storm during her journey?
Seeks shelter
What does Frightful hunt for food during her journey?
A mouse
What environmental signal prompts Duchess to migrate south?
Sensing a cold front
What prompts Frightful to finally start her migration south?
A light snowfall
What risk does Frightful face if she does not migrate in time?
Facing disaster
What does the text primarily depict about the peregrine falcons?
Challenges and instincts during migration
What is the main outcome of Lady's struggle for survival?
Becoming strong and fat
What factor initially delays Frightful's decision to migrate south?
Hunger and the desire to find Mole
What causes Frightful to turn back after covering ten miles on her migration south?
Hunger
What drives Frightful to finally migrate south?
Feeling the urge to migrate
What does the story primarily follow?
The survival and migration journey of young peregrine falcons
What does Frightful's bird sense urge her to do?
Migrate south or face the risk of not finding enough food
What does Drum grow fat on before migrating south?
Terns and willets
What does Frightful struggle with before eventually feeling the urge to migrate?
The decision to migrate due to environmental signals
What is the central theme in the narrative?
The struggle of eyases to become independent and self-sufficient
What does Frightful refrain from doing, guided by ancient peregrine instincts?
Feeding the fledglings
What is a significant challenge faced by the eyases in the wilderness?
Learning to fly
What behavior does Duchess exhibit that sets her apart from the other eyases?
Becoming engrossed in observing other animals
What motivates Drum to finally learn to fly?
Hunger and desperation
What does Lady struggle to do in the story?
Fly and stay warm
What does Frightful balance as a mother, according to the narrative?
The urge to nurture her young with the necessity of allowing them to become self-reliant
What does Drum do after being chased by Duchess?
Learns to fly and lands on a tree
What does the story highlight about the eyases' competition for food?
The fierce competition for food among the eyases
What does Frightful prioritize as her first act of freedom?
Seeking food
What does the text depict about Frightful's approach to nurturing her young?
Balancing the urge to nurture her young with the necessity of allowing them to become self-reliant
What does the story illustrate about Frightful's instincts?
Guiding her to refrain from feeding the fledglings
What does James want to convey in his letter to Mr. Lon Herbert?
The need to prevent birds from getting electrocuted by changing wires on a transformer
What is the main concern expressed by Andrew in his letter to Mr. Lon Herbert?
The need for birds to have rights and the desire to become a bird-defense lawyer
What does the letter from the students collectively highlight about their perspective on birds' rights?
The importance of preventing birds from getting electrocuted and the need for them to have civil rights
What does Jon do in his letter to Mr. Lon Herbert?
Proposes a solution to prevent birds from getting zapped by changing wires on a transformer
What does Jon teach Frightful to hunt to survive?
Rats
What does Susan emphasize as Frightful's teacher?
Hunger
What does Frightful struggle with before eventually learning to hunt and kill a rat?
Hunger
What does Frightful molt into, indicating the end of her molting process and the return of migrating birds?
Nuptial plumage
What is the focus of the conservation efforts mentioned in the text?
Changing utility poles to protect birds
What prompts the realization of a disruption in the bird population?
Peregrine falcons appearing out of season
What is the outcome of the letters sent to Mr. Lon Herbert?
Children are invited to read their letters on the radio
What happens when Frightful is in her nuptial plumage?
Migratory falcons and hawks return to the Catskill Mountains
What is the purpose of Jon, Maria, and Susan sending 600 letters to schools?
To raise awareness about bird conservation
What do Jon and Susan raise birds of prey and release pigeons for?
To hunt
What prompts the linemen to arrive and change utility poles?
A TV station filming the children with Frightful
Where does Frightful make her resting place?
On the top of a bridge
What does Frightful make on the iron plate of the bridge?
A scrape, a falcon's nest
What does Frightful observe in Delhi as a potential food source?
Pigeons
What does Frightful catch and wait for approval or cues before eating?
A pigeon
What keeps Frightful from following another falcon, Chup?
Loyalty to Sam and attachment to the bridge
What does Frightful's behavior indicate?
Desire to nest and growing sense of contentment
What does the text primarily depict about Frightful and Sam?
Their strong bond
What does Frightful's actions and choices reflect?
Her transition to her new home and natural instincts
What does Frightful wait for before eating the rat she catches?
Sam's approval or the cries of baby falcons
What does Frightful's attachment to the bridge prevent her from doing?
Following another falcon, Chup
What does Frightful's loyalty to Sam and her attachment to the bridge indicate?
Her strong sense of belonging
What does Frightful's refusal to eat the rat and waiting for approval or cues indicate?
Her instinctual behavior
What does Frightful display when she heads towards a specific mountain after being set free?
Strong homing instinct
What does Frightful do when Sam shares updates about his life, including his hunting of squirrels and his work on a farm?
Listens attentively and appears to understand the emotions conveyed
What causes Frightful to momentarily fly away before returning when her presence is discovered by Alice?
Recognition of Alice and Sam
Where does Frightful settle, showcasing her freedom and ability to thrive in the wild?
On a bridge
What is Sam's initial reaction when he reunites with Frightful?
Joy and excitement
What does Frightful's flight towards a specific mountain demonstrate?
Her strong homing instinct
What does Frightful's presence indicate about her bond with Sam?
Strong bond
What does Frightful's behavior when encountering Sam and Alice demonstrate?
Recognition of their presence
What does Frightful prioritize when she settles on a bridge?
Showcasing her freedom and ability to thrive in the wild
What does Frightful's initial hesitation to fly away after being set free indicate?
Her familiarity with the surroundings
What does Frightful's return after momentarily flying away demonstrate?
Her recognition of Sam and Alice
What does Sam's decision to let Frightful remain free while still caring for her reveal?
His conflict about legal restrictions
What has Frightful adapted her hunting habits to target?
Pests of humankind
What insecticide has Lady been exposed to during her winter migration?
DDT
What does Frightful observe upon Lady's return?
Lady's departure
What does the narrative primarily provide insights into?
Frightful's behavior and challenges faced
What does Lady's exposure to DDT have implications for?
Her longevity and reproductive success
What do Sam and Bando do upon recognizing Frightful's return?
Observe her behavior and speculate on her future mating prospects
What does Frightful anticipate an upcoming abundance of, planning to prey on them?
Young cottontails
What does Frightful engage in with Chup, another falcon?
A playful aerial interaction
What does Frightful's return coincide with?
The onset of spring
What does the narrative highlight the environmental impact of?
DDT, particularly on the health and survival of peregrine falcons like Lady
What does Frightful reluctantly do after the playful aerial interaction with Chup?
Follows him to the Schoharie River
What has Frightful's training by Sam and Jon influenced her to target?
Pests of humankind
What is the main reason for the delay in the bridge construction?
The discovery of an endangered peregrine falcon nest
Why does Sam suggest waiting until the nesting season is over?
To avoid scaring away the peregrine falcons
What does Joe Cassini's response reveal about his attitude towards the peregrine falcons?
He is indifferent to the presence of the peregrine falcons
What does the workers' arrival with air compressors and jackhammers signify?
An attempt to scare away the peregrine falcons
What does Sam do to communicate with Frightful during the loud construction work?
Uses hand signals
What do the kids consider doing to protect the nesting peregrine falcons?
Writing letters to the governor to stop the repairs on the bridge
What happens when the workers take a lunch break?
The bridge becomes quiet
What does Sam wonder about while being high up on the bridge?
The experience of flying
What is Sam's main concern when he overhears Jon and Leon's conversation about the falcons?
The safety of Frightful and her eggs
What does Leon Longbridge inform the kids about?
The protection of endangered species by the federal government
What is the Department of Transportation's stance on stopping work for the peregrines?
Unwillingness to stop work
What does Frightful do despite the noise from jackhammers?
Stays with her eggs
What is Sam's main concern during the loud construction work?
Keeping Frightful calm
What does Sam plan to do if necessary after observing the workers?
Move Frightful and her eggs
What does Sam do before sunrise the next day?
Hastily prepares to move Frightful and her eggs
What does Conservation officer Leon Longbridge do with the kids to protect the nesting peregrine falcons?
Comes to the bridge
What does Sam measure against the width of the girder on the bridge?
His body width
What is Jon's reaction to the workers pouring cement for the pilings?
Suggests trying to move Frightful to the sycamore tree
What does Sam do when he finds Frightful ravenously hungry after 5 pm?
Doesn't get back to Frightful until after five
What does Frightful do when Sam runs up the bow of the bridge and hides on a horizontal girder?
Remains still and undisturbed
What do Jon and Leon consider doing for Frightful's eggs?
Moving them to a box in a sycamore tree
What does Sam express his feeling of while being high up on the bridge?
Wonder about the experience of flying
What do Jon and Leon express frustration about as they leave the bridge?
Lack of action to save the falcons
What does Sam do when the workers take a lunch break?
Continues to communicate with Frightful
What does Sam observe the workers doing before leaving to prepare for moving Frightful and her eggs?
Pouring cement for the pilings
What does Jon notice near the nest that puzzles him?
Sticks near the nest
What does Sam do when he finds Frightful ravenously hungry after 5 pm?
Doesn't get back to Frightful until after five
What is the workers' activity as Jon suggests trying to move Frightful to the sycamore tree?
Pouring cement for the pilings
What is the main focus of the kids' protest at Delhi Bridge?
The presence of the peregrine falcons
What draws attention from parents and townspeople during the protest?
The kids' determination to save the peregrine falcons
What does Sam Gribley observe while watching from a sycamore tree during the protest?
Frightful, the peregrine falcon, tending to her eggs
What happens as the cement pouring ends and the noise level drops?
The peregrines' nesting period continues
What are Molly and her friends anticipating while using a spotting scope to monitor the peregrines?
The hatching of the chicks
What seems likely despite the ongoing bridge repair?
The peregrines of Delhi are likely to have chicks
What is Frightful unaware of while hearing the chicks cheeping inside their shells?
The impending bridge painting
What does the protest cause during the bridge repair controversy?
Traffic disruption
What draws attention from passing cars during the protest?
The traffic disruption caused by the repair
What does the community express towards the kids' determination to save the peregrine falcons?
Support
What does Foreman Joe Cassini warn the kids about during the protest?
The repair of the bridge
What does the police chief call for as the protest grows?
More officers
What does Sam plan to do to protect Frightful from potential disturbances?
Create a camouflage and wear a disguise
Why does Sam take on the role of feeding Frightful?
Due to 426's fear of the construction noise
What does Sam wonder about the bridge repairs?
Why they have not been halted
How does Sam adjust his visits to Frightful?
Based on the noise levels from the construction equipment
What do Joe Cassini and Dan Martin initially not know about the nest?
The species and nesting habits of peregrine falcons
What does Frightful struggle to adapt to during her incubation period?
The noise of the jackhammers
What does Sam construct to keep an eye on Frightful's aerie?
A lean-to on the mountainside
What does Sam do to avoid being seen during his visits to Frightful?
Strategically times his visits
What do Frightful and Sam have to navigate through?
The challenges of the construction
What do the bridge workers use that causes disturbance to Frightful?
Air compressors and jackhammers
What does Leon Longbridge question about the birds?
Why they have not abandoned the nest
What does 426, the peregrine falcon, initially hesitate to do?
Feed Frightful
What does Jose suggest they need to do after reading the letter?
Catch the poachers and get the babies back
What does Frightful do when she returns to the scrape and tears off an eyas bite?
She finds no open beaks to fill
What does Molly do after reading the letter and walking back to school?
She walks back to school without another word
What does Frightful's behavior at the scrape reveal about her mothering instincts?
They are strong
What does Sam plan to do to prevent food shortage?
Fix a hole in his home
Who has already checked the cave at Beaver Corners and found nothing?
Leon Longbridge
What does Sam encounter with a broken chain?
A dog named Mole
What does Frightful catch and carry off?
A pheasant
Where do Sam and Mole camp and have a meal?
By an abandoned barn
What does Frightful do after encountering Mole?
Flies away
What is the name of Sam's peregrine falcon?
Frightful
What do Molly and Jose plan to find?
Stolen baby falcons
What does Frightful catch to gain strength?
A pheasant
Where does Jessie depart through?
A tunnel
What do Molly and Jose suspect in the cave at Beaver Corners?
Falcon poachers
What does Sam offer to the dog named Mole?
Companionship
What is the name of the boy who helps Frightful in feeding her chick Oksi?
Sam
What does Sam use to try to get Frightful's attention?
Falconer's lure
What does Frightful encounter at the Delhi Bridge?
Falconer Perry Knowlton
What does Frightful catch in mid-air during her journey?
Pigeon
Who does Perry Knowlton contact about the jessed peregrine flying in the area?
Leon Longbridge
What does Frightful's encounter with the red-tailed hawk lead to?
Frightful's escape
What does Sam do to get Frightful's attention?
Use a falconer's lure
What does Frightful do after encountering the red-tailed hawk?
Flies away
What does Frightful's encounter with the red-tailed hawk lead to?
Frightful's escape
Who becomes concerned and attempts to follow Frightful at the Delhi Bridge?
Perry Knowlton
What does Frightful catch in mid-air during her journey?
Pigeon
What does Sam use to try to get Frightful's attention?
Falconer's lure
What is the name of the dog found by Hanni and Hendrik near Helderberg Escarpment?
Mole
Who brought Mole to Sam, hoping to socialize him like Crystal, Sam's pig?
Hanni and Hendrik
What kind of animal is Frightful?
Falcon
What is the name of Frightful's mate?
426
Who does Sam encounter in the root cellar?
Jessie Coon James
What does Frightful catch before encountering Mole?
Rabbit
What does Sam plan to bring to Frightful?
Rawhide strips
What does Frightful do after 426's death?
Migrates south
What does Chup's return relieve Sam of?
His duties to care for Frightful
Where was Mole living before being brought to the farm with Mrs. Strawberry?
John Burroughs lodge
What does Sam prepare for Mole's collar?
Rawhide strips
What does the text primarily focus on?
Animal encounters and relationships in a rural setting
What method does Sam use to estimate the time for which the eyas is good for?
He uses a stick's shadow to track time
What does Sam make to feed Oksi, the eyas?
A monsterlike creature with a tanned chicken skin
What does Sam do to protect the eyases from poachers?
He takes precautions against poachers
What does Sam use to relocate the eyas to an open area?
A stick
Who brings strawberries and reveals that she has a dog?
Sam's friend Alice
What does Sam ponder about Skri and Bate?
Their possible whereabouts
What do Sam and Alice discuss?
The potential whereabouts of the poachers
What is Oksi's age when Sam relocates the eyas to an open area?
Six days old
What does Frightful do when she eventually flies to find food for herself and the eyas?
She calls out in distress
What does Sam suspect about poachers Skri and Bate?
They may have taken the eyases
What does Frightful do to search for her eyas?
She flies to find her eyas
What does Sam do to feed Oksi, the eyas?
He makes a monsterlike creature with a tanned chicken skin
What does Oksi's behavior of flapping her wings and then feeling frustrated suggest?
She is eager to fly and explore the sky
What is Frightful's primary duty as observed in the text?
To provide food for Oksi until she can catch her own
What does Oksi's change in mood from frustration to curiosity suggest?
She is beginning to explore her surroundings and develop an interest in hunting
What does Frightful's act of checking on Oksi from time to time indicate about her behavior?
She is attentive and protective towards Oksi
What is the main reason for Frightful's decision to migrate south?
The changing environmental cues
What does Oksi, a falcon, do in response to the pull of migration?
Joins the North American bird migration
What does the story primarily highlight?
The tension between human desires for companionship and the instincts of wild animals
What does Frightful eventually do to prepare for migration?
Takes a bearing on the sun's rays
What prompts Sam to choose not to feed Frightful?
To encourage migration
What does the text depict about Frightful's emotional conflict?
Her conflicted feelings about migrating
What is the primary reason discussed by Sam and Alice behind bird migration?
Availability of food supply
What does Frightful prioritize when she settles on a bridge?
Resting and observing her surroundings
What do Sam and Alice observe about Frightful's behavior indicating her decision to migrate?
Her southward concentration
What is the focus of the conservation efforts mentioned in the text?
Protecting bird habitats
What does the journey illustrate about Frightful?
Her natural instinct for migration
What does Sam do to protect Frightful from potential disturbances?
Chooses not to feed her
Who takes care of falcons Blue Bill and Screamer?
Perry Knowlton
Why does Perry decide to keep Blue Bill in captivity?
Due to Blue Bill's imprinting on humans
What does Frightful struggle with in providing for her daughter Oksi?
Catching food
What does Perry construct to feed his falcons?
A food platform on stilts
Who expresses excitement at being able to visit Blue Bill often?
Maria
What does Frightful do after being attacked by a bald eagle?
Is rescued and brought back to the bird barn for care
Who struggles to catch food for her daughter Oksi?
Frightful
What is the name of the peregrine falcon that Perry takes care of?
Frightful
Who constructs a food platform on stilts to feed his falcons?
Perry
Who is attacked by a bald eagle and rescued by Perry?
Blue Bill
Who decides to keep Blue Bill in captivity?
Perry
Who takes care of falcons Blue Bill and Screamer?
Perry Knowlton
What is the primary focus of the text?
The falcons' struggle with captivity and independence
What did Frightful struggle with due to her captivity training?
Sharing excitement with her offspring
What did Sam witness as an unusual behavior from Frightful?
Landing on his hand without hearing his whistle
What did Blue Bill do after honing hunting skills with Frightful?
Found a cliff near the Pepacton Reservoir and followed migrating birds
What led to Screamer's unfortunate end?
Falling from a transformer
What did Oksi do to showcase her hunting skills?
Chased and hunted various prey
Where did Blue Bill find a cliff to follow migrating birds?
Near the Pepacton Reservoir
What did Frightful struggle to do despite her captivity training?
Hunt and survive independently
What did Screamer shuttle between before meeting an unfortunate end?
Bovina and Perry’s hack board
What did Frightful eventually do after struggling with her captivity?
Returned to her mountain and nest on the courthouse pole
What did Sam observe about Frightful's bond with him despite her struggle with captivity?
Her soft call to him
What did the text primarily depict about the falcons' behaviors and experiences?
Their struggle with freedom and captivity
What helps Frightful navigate through rough air and off-course moments during her migration?
Her internal compass and environmental cues
What caused the peregrine falcon population to be adversely affected in the past?
DDT and pesticides
What do Frightful and Drum do during their stopover in Cape Hatteras, North Carolina?
They observe various migrating bird species
Where does Frightful seek shelter when she chooses not to follow Drum southward?
A church tower in Plymouth, North Carolina
What do Frightful and Drum do to endure the storm they encounter?
They oil their feathers and preen
What does the text primarily provide insights into?
The challenges faced by peregrine falcons
What does Frightful use to find her way during her migration journey?
Her internal compass and environmental cues
What do Frightful and Drum do after making a stopover in Cape Hatteras, North Carolina?
They oil their feathers and rest
Why does Frightful choose not to follow Drum southward?
Unfavorable winds
What do Frightful and Drum do to endure the storm they face?
Preen and observe the surroundings
What does Frightful's sighting represent during her migration?
A rare and thrilling event
What do Frightful and Drum do when they encounter rough air and off-course moments?
Use their internal compass and environmental cues
What caused Drum to be forced to fly during the hurricane?
A tidal wave lifted seawater into the center of the hurricane by low pressure
What did Drum do to minimize the impact of the 110-mile-an-hour wind during the hurricane?
He faced into the storm, with his streamlined body minimizing the wind
What happened just before dawn as the eye of the hurricane passed through Plymouth?
Frightful was awakened by an all-encompassing silence
What was the impact of the far side of the storm striking the marshland?
It was less forceful than the initial part of the storm
What method does Frightful primarily use to navigate during her journey?
Sun's rays and magnetic pull of the earth
Where does Frightful recognize familiar landmarks and navigates home to?
Sam
Who does Frightful choose to stay with upon arriving home?
Sam
Who spots Frightful checking potential nest sites upon her return?
Molly
Who confirms Frightful's presence upon her return to Delhi?
Leon Longbridge
What does Frightful indulge in after arriving home?
Hunting and feeding on pigeons
Who urges Frightful to follow him, but she chooses to stay with Sam?
Drum
Where does Frightful initially rest and gather strength for her long flight north?
Unspecified location
Who does Frightful meet and travel together with during her journey?
Drum
Where does Frightful's journey progress through before arriving home?
Cuba, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, and New Jersey
What does Frightful recognize upon arriving home in the snowy mountain?
Her nest box and familiar objects
Who becomes concerned and attempts to follow Frightful at the Delhi Bridge?
Molly
What is the primary focus of the text?
Frightful's migratory journey
Why are the original wildlife on the island unafraid of humans?
Due to their isolation from people for a million years
What triggers Frightful's migratory instincts?
Feeling the urge to migrate
What guides Frightful during her journey over the Pacific Ocean?
Her internal compass
What does the narrative primarily illustrate about Frightful?
Her navigational abilities and resilience
Where does Frightful put on fat before continuing her journey?
Darwin Island
What does Frightful do to conserve energy during her journey?
Glides and soars
What does the text highlight about Frightful's migration?
Her reliance on internal homing instincts
What does Frightful's journey showcase about migratory birds?
Their navigational abilities and resilience
What does Frightful's journey illustrate about her adaptability?
Her reliance on internal homing instincts
What does Frightful's interaction with diverse wildlife and the natural environment showcase?
Her determination and adaptability
What does Frightful's reliance on internal homing instincts highlight?
Her navigational abilities and resilience
What did Frightful observe upon reaching the Galapagos Islands?
Fearless native birds and territorial Galapagos mockingbirds
What did Frightful encounter on the Galapagos Islands due to the absence of natural predators?
Native species unafraid of predators
What unique wildlife did Frightful observe on the Galapagos Islands?
Sea lions, iguanas, and other unique wildlife
What did Frightful seek shelter from on the Galapagos Islands?
Impending rain
What did Frightful observe about the fearless native birds and territorial Galapagos mockingbirds?
Their behavior
What did Frightful encounter due to the absence of natural predators on the Galapagos Islands?
Native species unafraid of predators
What did Frightful seek shelter from on the Galapagos Islands?
Impending rain
What unique wildlife did Frightful observe on the Galapagos Islands?
Sea lions, iguanas, and other unique wildlife
What did Frightful observe about the fearless native birds and territorial Galapagos mockingbirds?
Their behavior
What did Frightful encounter due to the absence of natural predators on the Galapagos Islands?
Native species unafraid of predators
What did Frightful seek shelter from on the Galapagos Islands?
Impending rain
What unique wildlife did Frightful observe on the Galapagos Islands?
Sea lions, iguanas, and other unique wildlife
What do Sam and Alice eagerly anticipate regarding Frightful?
Frightful staying and raising eyases on their farm
What does Sam consider himself as, in terms of farming activities?
A farmer of wild crops
What does Frightful's potential interest in staying with Sam and Alice indicate?
Excitement and hope for Frightful's potential nesting and future on Sam's wilderness farm
What does Sam try to convince Frightful to do?
Stay with him on his wilderness farm
What do Leon and Molly observe about the female peregrine falcon?
She has a black head
What do Frightful and Chup engage in?
A courtship flight
Where does Chup return to after Frightful rejects a nest box in a forest?
The Delhi Bridge
What does Alice eagerly anticipate regarding Frightful?
Frightful staying and raising eyases on their farm
What does Frightful do to indicate potential interest in staying with Sam and Alice?
Hops to the hacking porch
What do Sam and Alice discuss regarding Mrs. Strawberry's farm?
Their plans to manage it
What does Frightful reject, leading to Chup's return to the Delhi Bridge?
A nest box in a forest
What does Leon observe about the female peregrine falcon?
She has a black head
Study Notes
Frightful the Peregrine Falcon and Chup, the male peregrine, encounter each other
- Frightful and Chup are both peregrine falcons with similar physical features like large black-brown eyes and ebony black beaks with saffron-yellow nares.
- Frightful arrives at a cliff above the Schoharie River, which reminds her of her first home and parents.
- Chup shows deference to Frightful as a female peregrine and they engage in feather talk to bond.
- Chup feeds the young peregrine falcons, eyases, who are part of his aerie community.
- Frightful, used to Sam's mountain habitat, is not fully aware of her new peregrine habitat.
- Chup's first mate, the mother of the eyases, has disappeared, and Chup is left to care for the chicks.
- Chup tries to court Frightful to become the new mother for the eyases and eventually succeeds.
- Frightful, raised by Sam, is inexperienced in caring for peregrine eyases and observes them curiously.
- Frightful gradually learns to understand the eyases' needs and their communication through their movements and sounds.
- Chup leaves Frightful to care for the eyases and hunt for food, while the eyases grow and become able to keep themselves warm.
- Frightful gradually adapts to her new role, feeding herself and gaining strength, while Chup continues to hunt and search for a mate.
Frightful the Peregrine Falcon's Journey to Freedom
- Frightful, a peregrine falcon, was taken from her home by two men against the protests of Sam, who had trained her.
- She was hooded and transported in a camper, along with other birds, to a pine forest where she was left on a perch.
- Frightful used her keen senses to identify the sounds and surroundings of the forest, including the presence of potential predators.
- A sharp-shinned hawk was killed by a coyote near Frightful, but she remained unharmed due to being tethered.
- Frightful was approached by Alice, Sam's sister, who set her free and urged her to fly away.
- Alice cut Frightful's jesses and leash, allowing her to see and fly freely for the first time.
- Frightful soared to the top of a pine tree to survey her surroundings and realized she was in an unfamiliar area.
- She spotted a valley and the Adirondack Mountains in the distance, but hunger drove her to seek food as a free bird.
- Frightful's powerful wing beats carried her into a thermal, allowing her to gain altitude and get a better view of the landscape.
- Despite being unfamiliar with the area, Frightful's instincts led her to prioritize hunting for food as her first act of freedom.
- The story highlights Frightful's journey to regain her freedom and independence after being taken from her home.
- The bond with Sam, her training, and the support from Alice are key elements in Frightful's pursuit of freedom.
Wilderness Test for Eyases
- Duchess, a peregrine falcon, struggles to balance on a pine tree limb and is attacked by red-winged blackbirds while attempting to fly back to her aerie.
- Drum, another eyas, falls from a thermal and lands on the ground, but eventually manages to fly and reunite with his mother, Frightful.
- Frightful, the mother falcon, watches over her eyases, Duchess, Lady, and Drum, who are unable to reach the food dropped in the aerie unless they learn to fly.
- Lady, one of the eyases, struggles to fly and stay warm, while Duchess seems uninterested in flying and becomes engrossed in observing other animals.
- Frightful, guided by ancient peregrine instincts, refrains from feeding the fledglings, leaving them to their own devices to learn to fly and hunt for food.
- Drum, hungry and desperate, finally manages to fly back to the aerie and eat, only to be chased away by Duchess, who then consumes the food voraciously.
- Lady, left alone at the foot of the cliff, continues to call for her parents, but they do not come to her rescue, and she struggles to stay warm and conserve energy.
- Drum, after being chased by Duchess, learns to fly and lands on a tree, while Duchess, satiated and alone, spots a fox in the distance and walks to the edge of the aerie.
- The eyases, under the watchful eye of Frightful, face the challenges of survival in the wilderness, including learning to fly, finding food, and staying warm.
- The text depicts the natural instinct of peregrine falcons and the harsh realities of the wilderness as the eyases struggle to become independent and self-sufficient.
- The story highlights the fierce competition for food among the eyases and the importance of mastering essential skills for survival in the wild.
- Frightful's role as a mother, balancing the urge to nurture her young with the necessity of allowing them to become self-reliant, is a central theme in the narrative.
Frightful's Return and Behavior
- Frightful, a peregrine falcon, surveys areas including backyards, town buildings, and dumps for prey like rats.
- She anticipates an upcoming abundance of young cottontails, planning to prey on them when they compete for food.
- Frightful has adapted her hunting habits under the influence of training by Sam and Jon, now targeting pests of humankind instead of her native prey.
- Frightful engages in a playful aerial interaction with Chup, another falcon, and follows him reluctantly to the Schoharie River before returning to her territory.
- Frightful returns to her previous hunting ground, where she is recognized by Sam and Bando, who observe her behavior and speculate on her future mating prospects.
- Frightful's return coincides with the onset of spring, when birds in the area begin to build nests.
- Lady, another falcon, returns from winter migration to South America, where she has been exposed to DDT, an insecticide banned in the US but still in use in South America.
- Lady's exposure to DDT has adverse effects on her health, with implications for her longevity and reproductive success.
- Frightful observes Lady's return and eventual departure, potentially reflecting on her own future and the challenges she may face.
- The text showcases Frightful's adaptation to a new hunting environment and her interactions with other falcons, providing insights into the behavior and challenges faced by these birds.
- The narrative also highlights the environmental impact of DDT, particularly on the health and survival of peregrine falcons like Lady.
- Overall, the text presents a rich portrayal of Frightful's experiences and behaviors, as well as the broader ecological context in which these events unfold.
Protest to Save Peregrine Falcons on Delhi Bridge
- Kids gather to protest the repair of Delhi Bridge, waving handmade posters with messages to save peregrine falcons
- Foreman Joe Cassini warns the kids to go home, as orders to repair the bridge come from Albany
- The kids march to Main Street, drawing attention from parents and townspeople
- Police chief calls for more officers as the protest grows, and news media arrives to interview kids and locals
- Kids express their determination to save the peregrine falcons, gaining support from the community
- The protest causes traffic disruption and draws attention from passing cars
- Sam Gribley, watching from a sycamore tree, observes Frightful, the peregrine falcon, tending to her eggs
- The cement pouring ends, and the noise level drops, as the peregrines' nesting period continues
- Molly and her friends use a spotting scope to monitor the peregrines, anticipating the hatching of the chicks
- Despite the ongoing bridge repair, it seems the peregrines of Delhi are likely to have chicks
- Frightful hears the chicks cheeping inside their shells, unaware of the impending bridge painting
- The text demonstrates the community's efforts to protect the peregrine falcons amidst the bridge repair controversy
Sam's Efforts to Protect Frightful and Oksi
- Sam calls his boss in Albany to inquire about licensed falconers in the area
- Frightful, a falcon, searches for her eyas (baby falcon) and finds it in a box in a hemlock
- Sam makes a monsterlike creature with a tanned chicken skin to feed Oksi, the eyas
- Sam uses a stick's shadow to track time and estimates that the eyas is good for about three hours
- Frightful, still afraid, eventually flies to find food for herself and the eyas
- Frightful returns to find the eyas missing and calls out in distress
- Sam relocates the eyas to an open area, where Frightful feeds and comforts Oksi
- Oksi is six days old, and Sam takes precautions against poachers who may target falcon eyases
- Sam suspects that poachers Skri and Bate may have taken the eyases and ponders their possible whereabouts
- Sam's friend Alice brings strawberries and reveals that she has a dog
- Sam and Alice discuss the potential whereabouts of the poachers
- The chapter ends with the day coming to a close, and the characters contemplating the events.
"Frightful's Flight: A Peregrine Falcon's Journey"
- Frightful, a peregrine falcon, embarks on a solo migration southward from her familiar territory.
- She encounters a group of bird enthusiasts on Hook Mountain who are counting birds of prey along migratory flyways in North America.
- The peregrine falcon population had been adversely affected by DDT and pesticides in the past, making Frightful's sighting a rare and thrilling event.
- Frightful navigates through rough air and off-course moments, using her internal compass and environmental cues to find her way.
- She meets Drum, another peregrine falcon, and forms a group of birds of prey who fly together, sharing information about weather and terrain.
- Frightful and Drum, along with other birds, make a stopover in Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, and observe various migrating bird species.
- Frightful and Drum oil their feathers and rest before continuing their journey.
- Frightful chooses not to follow Drum southward due to unfavorable winds and seeks shelter in a church tower in Plymouth, North Carolina.
- Drum also returns and settles in a water tupelo tree near Frightful's location to wait out the storm.
- Both birds endure the storm, preening and observing the surroundings as windblown rain begins to fall.
- The text showcases Frightful's resilience and instincts as she undertakes a challenging and perilous migratory journey.
- The detailed narrative provides insights into the behavior and challenges faced by peregrine falcons during their long-distance migrations.
Falcon Nesting and Farming Plans
- Leon and Molly observe a female peregrine falcon with a black head and discuss her potential nesting sites.
- Frightful and Chup engage in a courtship flight and eventually return to their cliff-side nesting site.
- Frightful rejects a nest box in a forest, and Chup returns to the Delhi Bridge.
- Sam and Alice discuss their plans to manage Mrs. Strawberry's farm and their respective farming activities.
- Sam considers himself a farmer of wild crops and expresses interest in managing the Strawberry farm.
- Sam tries to convince Frightful to stay with him on his wilderness farm to ensure her food supply and conservation of wildlife.
- Alice eagerly anticipates the possibility of Frightful staying and raising eyases on their farm.
- Frightful hops to the hacking porch, indicating her potential interest in staying with Sam and Alice.
- There is a sense of excitement and hope for Frightful's potential nesting and future on Sam's wilderness farm.
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