MISSOULA — A bird that helped thousands of Montanans learn about wildlife and conservation passed away on Sept. 22.

While Sibley, the famed peregrine falcon of Florence's Raptors of the Rockies, died at 22 years old — other numbers apply to her legacy.

“She did 764 education programs," said Kate Davis, the executive director of Raptors of the Rockies. "She did 962 tours and 72,000 people met Sibley the peregrine." Saying goodbye to Sibley: Remembering Raptors of the Rockies' famous falcon

Davis started the nonprofit in 1988 to teach people about the birds she loves. She had Sibley by her side for over two decades.

"We're coming up on 40 years of doing education programs and by far the greatest star, my best friend, was Sibley the peregrine," she said.

Like her other birds, Davis rais

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