Chief Peregrine Falcon Monitoring:Volunteers Needed
Chief Peregrine Falcon Monitoring:Volunteers Needed
Stawamus Chief Peregrine Falcon Monitoring Program 2015: Volunteers Needed
Peregrine Falcons (anatum subspecies; Threatened on Schedule 1 of the federal Species at Risk Act) regularly nest on rock ledges on the Stawamus Chief. Peregrine Falcons are sensitive to human disturbance during nesting, which can reduce nesting success. With the help of volunteers, BC Parks conducts monitoring between March and July to monitor falcon activity and locate nests. If a nest is located, adjacent climbing routes are closed until monitoring suggests that all chicks have left the nest.
BC Parks is looking for volunteers to help with this monitoring program. From a couple of easily accessible locations which provide a good view of the Chief, volunteers use binoculars and spotting scope to monitor the face of the Chief for falcon activity. BC Parks is planning to hold falcon “monitoring blitzes” to help locate the nest site. The first “Blitz” is tentatively planned for April 21, 2015, approximately noon to 6 pm, weather permitting. Whatever time you can contribute within that period would be greatly appreciated! If you can’t make the 21st, there are other opportunities to help including future “blitz” events.
If you are interested in volunteering, would like more information, or would like to RSVP for the event on April 21st, please contact Joanna Hirner, Conservation Specialist, BC Parks, Joanna.Hirner@gov.bc.ca or 604-924-2228. Falcon sightings can also be reported via the same contact information. Thank you!
Peregrine Falcons (anatum subspecies; Threatened on Schedule 1 of the federal Species at Risk Act) regularly nest on rock ledges on the Stawamus Chief. Peregrine Falcons are sensitive to human disturbance during nesting, which can reduce nesting success. With the help of volunteers, BC Parks conducts monitoring between March and July to monitor falcon activity and locate nests. If a nest is located, adjacent climbing routes are closed until monitoring suggests that all chicks have left the nest.
BC Parks is looking for volunteers to help with this monitoring program. From a couple of easily accessible locations which provide a good view of the Chief, volunteers use binoculars and spotting scope to monitor the face of the Chief for falcon activity. BC Parks is planning to hold falcon “monitoring blitzes” to help locate the nest site. The first “Blitz” is tentatively planned for April 21, 2015, approximately noon to 6 pm, weather permitting. Whatever time you can contribute within that period would be greatly appreciated! If you can’t make the 21st, there are other opportunities to help including future “blitz” events.
If you are interested in volunteering, would like more information, or would like to RSVP for the event on April 21st, please contact Joanna Hirner, Conservation Specialist, BC Parks, Joanna.Hirner@gov.bc.ca or 604-924-2228. Falcon sightings can also be reported via the same contact information. Thank you!
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