The young peregrine falcon found in Meadowbank, P.E.I., a couple of weeks ago will probably spend the rest of his life on the ground.

The bird was taken to the Atlantic Veterinary College after being found with a broken wing. Staff, who named the bird Melvin, were able to clean and bandage his wounded wing, but said he'll likely not be able to fly again.

Melvin's injury will likely prevent his release.
(CBC)

Veterinarian Melanie Tallon said Melvin will likely spend the rest of his days in a breeding program.

Tallon said peregrine breeding programs have been successful recently.

"With the introduction of more and more peregrines through the breeding programs and the increase in numbers, I think we're going to start to see more and more of them in different areas of the country [where] previously their numbers had been decimated," she said.

Melvin may be an example of that success. In the past century, only nine peregrines have been sighted on the Island during the winter, but this is the second seen in two years. The peregrine falcon is listed as an endangered species.

Tallon believes Melvin was injured by hitting a power line.