Peg Leg is a male crested caracara that has bird enthusiasts happy that he and his mate have reappeared this fall in Port Aransas. Peg is the crested caracara that lost a foot and part of his leg, has survived for 18 months. He and his mate arrived suddenly and flew over the area he and his mate feel as their territory. They acted like king and queen over the wide area that they rule. Their area includes the land south, west and north of the tower in the lagoon surrounding the birding center. Lately they have been expanding their territory to the northeastern part of the island. Soon after arrival, they had fights with another pair of caracaras trying to enter their territory and but were victorious sending the beaten pair away. Peg and his mate are champions.
Written by Jack Kidd.