Date: 4/29/26 7:57 am From: Fowle, Margaret <00000db05131094d-dmarc-request...> Subject: [VTBIRD] protecting nesting peregrines
Hi VT Birders -
This is a friendly reminder that it is Peregrine Falcon nesting season. Most of the pairs are about mid-way through their incubation phase, and it is critical that these birds are given the space they need to nest. Disturbing these birds is against the law. If you are at a location with a nesting pair, please respect any closure signs you encounter, and if you don't encounter signs but see that the birds are agitated by your presence (flying around and calling "cack cack cack"), PLEASE retreat immediately. Repeated disturbances, even if they are brief, are enough to cause a nest to fail - this could be because it takes too much energy away from the parents to defend the nest so they eventually give up, it could allow a potential predator to come in to the nest while they are off the eggs, or it could leave the eggs vulnerable to the elements. There are several sites now that are perfect for taking photos, but please refrain from doing so if it is causing disturbance. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to me at <margaret.fowle...><mailto:<margaret.fowle...>. You can also report disturbance to the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department at 802-828-1000. Thank you for supporting this sensitive species. -Margaret
Margaret Fowle
Conservation Program Manager
c: 802.238.0046
Pronouns: she, her, hers
