Nova was probably a floater who came in after Astrid’s death and in courting her ... have had a flying accident given that peregrine falcons can dive at speeds of more than 200 miles an hour.

Peregrine falcons are crow-sized birds with salmon and black speckled chests, a dark colored cap and slate blue backs. The birds can fly up to 60 mph and reach 260 mph when diving, according to DNR.