ATLnature is your guide to Atlanta's trails and other rad nature stuff in the city. Live in the city but miss hiking on the weekends? Don’t have time (or a car!) for a trip to north Georgia? Did you know there are over 30 nature trails inside the perimeter of 285 alone?

American Kestrel, male

Falco sparverius
Rogers Bridge Trail, Johns Creek, Fulton County, February 18, 2019
Uncommon in fall and winter; rare in spring and summer

Merlin

Falco columbarius
Piedmont Park, Atlanta, Fulton County, March 5, 2017
Rare in fall, winter, and spring

Peregrine Falcon

Falco peregrinus
Zonolite Park, DeKalb County, March 9, 2019
Rare year-round

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