Meet Riya and Aria — the newest chicks named and banded by Mayo Clinic’s Peregrine Falcon Program. Each chick received a health check, had its gender identified and was given a name. The names were drawn from suggestions submitted by falcon fans around the world. Banding helps biologists track the falcons’ journeys, lifespans, and more across Minnesota and beyond. What’s next for the chicks? Fledging and learning to fly. Mayo Clinic’s Peregrine Falcon Program is just one facet of our overall