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Shenandoah National Park Old Rag Mountain's ancient granite with summer foilage as viewed from the east.
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Shenandoah National Park
Falcon Nesting 2008
 
  • 2007-12-16 A falcon pair was photographed in Page County outside of Luray about a mile from Stony Man Mountain. Both the male and female were banded. This suggests that the banded male from the last two years may be courting a new female.
  • 2007-11-14 The male and the female adult were seen at the cliff site exhibiting pair bond behavior and nest defense.
  • 2008-Spring No nest activity was seen durring the Spring or Summer at the Stony Man Mountain nest sites.
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A 1930s photo showing heavy equipment being used to construct an overlook on Skyline Drive.

Did You Know?
Construction of Shenandoah National Park’s Skyline Drive began in July 1931 on an acquired 100-foot right-of-way through privately owned land. The park was not established until four-and-a-half years later.
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