I have just come across a couple of interesting theories/articles covering how a Peregrine gains the super speeds it dives or stoops at and whether it is capable of reaching speeds in excess of 200mph.
If you have never been lucky enough to see a wild Peregrine in full flight it is just awe inspiring to watch especially if you are lucky enough to see a hunt. I recommend you find your nearest Peregrine site and get out to view them this Spring/Summer, you won't be disappointed.
http://jeb.biologists.org/cgi/reprint/201/3/403.pdf
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1474-919X.1987.tb03207.x/pdf
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