Showing people scope views of the incubating Peregrine and talking to people
about the history during the celebrations would be good too.
Last year I was at Taughannnock the day the young were fledging. It was also
the day that the Park chose to have worker rappel on the S cliffs to knock off
Great idea Suan.
And perhaps make an educational handout - both for visitors and educators-
brief history of previous Hacking efforts, natural history of peregrines
and overall nationwide success of efforts to restore their
populations...very teachable moment.
Pete Saracino/ NY State Master
Hello birders,
I was thinking it might be a good outreach opportunity to educate the
public park-goers about the Taughannock Peregrines by scheduling some
viewings, say on weekends when the fledglings are most likely to be
active, which I believe would be May 18-19, May 25-26, June 1-2
(please
Yesterday toward sunset (Friday 21 April), Ann Mitchell & I stopped for a brief
scope view of the Peregrine Falcon who has been nesting on a ledge in the
gorge. The bird seemed to be having difficulty getting or staying comfortable
and kept shifting position slightly. At one point it stood up
Right after lunch I walked the Gorge Trail at Taughannock in hopes of locating
the peregrine nest site - which I did thanks to the copious whitewash on the
cliff face. As I headed back down the trail I noticed a pair of raptors high
overhead - a Peregrine Falcon harassing an adult Red-tailed
Thanks Dave. I understand the need for respect and caution.
Pete Sar
On Thu, Oct 21, 2021, 11:45 AM Dave Nutter wrote:
> Hi Pete (& all),
>
> For the past 2 years the presence of Peregrines at Taughannock (returned
> after decades of absence) has only been publicized after fledging, and the
>
Hi Pete (& all),
For the past 2 years the presence of Peregrines at Taughannock (returned after
decades of absence) has only been publicized after fledging, and the nest
location has not been publicized. This limits harassment by people trying to
see or photograph them. Some folks try to get
Hi folks. Is the peregrine nest location at Taughannock best seen from the
north or south side of the rim trail.
Thank you.
Pete Sar
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