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Peregrine Falcons

Rehabilitated Peregrine Falcons Released Near Shawangunk Ridge

September 29, 2020 by Editorial Staff 2 Comments

Christopher Nadareski releases rehabilitated peregrine falcon provided by Greg Miller The Open Space Institute, in coordination with research scientist and Cub Scout representative, Christopher Nadareski, released four rehabilitated peregrine falcons on OSI’s River-to-Ridge Trail.

The late summer release occurred following their rehabilitation at The Raptor Trust‘s Bird Rehabilitation and Education Center in Millington, New Jersey. Local Cub Scout and other trail users we also on hand. Peregrine falcons are known as the fastest bird for the ability to reach speeds over 200 mph while diving for prey. [Read more…] about Rehabilitated Peregrine Falcons Released Near Shawangunk Ridge

Filed Under: Hudson Valley - Catskills, Nature Tagged With: birding, nature, Open Space Institute, Peregrine Falcons, raptors, Wildlife

Rock Climbers Ticketed For Violating Falcon Closures

April 22, 2020 by Editorial Staff 1 Comment

View of Poke O MoonshineDEC Forest Ranger Sarah Bode cited two rock climbers April 11 for climbing on routes at Poke O Moonshine that are temporarily closed to protect peregrine falcon nesting sites.

Bode issued tickets for Failure to Obey a DEC sign, returnable in the Town of Keeseville. The tickets were written to a 31-year-old man from Bernardsville, New Jersey, and a 32-year-old woman from New York City. [Read more…] about Rock Climbers Ticketed For Violating Falcon Closures

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Recreation Tagged With: birding, birds, Crime and Justice, DEC, Forest Ranger Reports, Forest Rangers, Keeseville, Peregrine Falcons, Poke O Moonshine, raptors, rock climbing

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