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Shenandoah National Park
Falcon Nesting 2006
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Successful nest 2006:
- Both young flew successfully from the nest site (Male: 5/31/2006, Female: 6/2/2006)
- Both have been seen in the area around the cliff
- We are continuing to monitor their progress
- The webcams will be empty until next year
- By mid July, the young falcons will take longer and longer trips from home and will probably disperse/migrate by mid August.
Nest Information 2006:
- Pair returned to site: Late February 2006
- Began mating: Mid March 2006
- Began egg laying: Early April 2006
- Two foster chicks (2 days old) added: 4/26/2006
- First fledging: Male 5/31/2006
- Second fledging: Female 6/2/2006
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Falcon 2006 (8 Photos)
Images collected durring the 2006 nesting season of Peregrine Falcons on Stony Man Mountian.
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Did You Know?
Named for their short, bobbed tail, bobcats are fairly common in Shenandoah National Park, but are rarely seen.
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Last Updated: March 19, 2007 at 15:08 EST |