Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Wednesday, Aug. 27 turned out to be an eventful day, bird-wise. I set out before dawn for the upper reaches of Hoover Reservoir.

We simulated a race between the fastest fliers to find out. Welcome to the bird Olympics, where we try to figure out the avian world’s fastest fliers. If you think you already know the answer — ...

Peregrine falcon, the fastest animal, dives at over 320 kilometres per hour. Found worldwide, it thrives in wild and urban areas, rebounding after pesticide bans and major conservation efforts.

Plus, expert advice on how – and where – to see them ...