7/16: Atlantic City falcon

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If there's anything undeniably cool in this world, it's birds of prey. This one is a peregrine falcon. But not just any falcon; this one has taken up residence at the Atlantic City Hilton, on the boardwalk. And not just anywhere at the Hilton, this bird has taken up residence at the penthouse level, 22nd floor, and has lived there for 17 years.

Interesting note about Atlantic City and birds. If you go to a casino parking lot and look out over the edge, down to the rooftops below, you notice the black rooftops dotted with white. Gulls and other such birds have adapted to man's presence. They like to break open shells to get the meat inside. Somehow they have learned to pick up shell-housed ocean beasties and drop them from heights, onto roofs and roads. The shells crack open and the birds have their meal.