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Father of Nesting Peregrin Falcons Found Shot Near Weston 3 Power Plant
The father of a Peregrine falcon family nested on top of the Weston 3 Power Plant is being treated for a gunshot wound to the wing, according to Wisconsin Public Service Corporation.
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Courtesy Wisconsin Public Service Corporation
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The father of a Peregrine falcon family nested on top of the Weston 3 Power Plant is being treated for a gunshot wound to the wing, according to Wisconsin Public Service Corporation.
WPSC says it was found weak near the cooling tower and had been shot in the wing.
The bird is being cared for by the Antigo Raptor Education Center, a non-profit organization dedicated to caring for injured or orphaned wildlife.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Department of Natural Resources are investigating the matter.
Violators face a maximum of $100,000 in fines and a year in prison.
Only two dozen peregrine falcons exist in Wisconsin.
WPSC is offering a $1000 reward to anyone with information leading to the prosecution and conviction of the shooter.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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