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     • Before the mid-20th century, there were more than 3,800 adult peregrine pairs in the United States. That number started to plummet in the 1950s; by 1974, only 324 pairs remained, with zero in Yosemite.
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   Do peregrine falcons live in Yosemite National Park?

   • A high-stepping peregrine falcon surveys its domain. The number of peregrine falcons at Yosemite National Park has soared over the past 15 years since the launch of a protection plan for the once-endangered raptors that nest in the park’s cliffs and peaks.

   Peregrine falcon numbers climb sky-high after Yosemite protection plan

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   How many peregrine falcon nests are there in Yosemite?

   • Since the park implemented this method in 2009, the number of breeding peregrine pairs in Yosemite has doubled. In 2020 and 2021, the survey team monitored 15 active peregrine nesting sites in the park. This year: In 2022, your support will allow Yosemite to continue its proven program for monitoring and protecting peregrine falcon nest areas.

   Peregrine Falcon Protection — Yosemite Conservancy

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   Why are peregrine falcon populations declining in Yosemite?

   • How your support helps: In the mid-20th century, North America’s peregrine falcon populations plummeted toward extinction. Thanks to DDT bans and widespread recovery efforts, the fast-flying raptor has rebounded, including in Yosemite, where peregrines now hunt, soar, and nest on and around the park’s granite cliffs, domes, and spires.

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   Are there peregrine falcons in California?

   • Historically, peregrine falcons were common residents on all eight of the California Channel Islands. However, their numbers plummeted across much of the northern hemisphere starting in the late 1940s. Banning of DDT and nearly 30 years of recovery efforts are beginning to show spectacular results.

   Channel Islands Live Peregrine Falcon Webcam - Channel

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   Why do peregrines live in Yosemite National Park?

   • “Peregrines hunt, soar, and nest on and around the park’s granite cliffs, domes, and spires because of a dedicated effort to protect them,” said Alexandria Walker, a biological science technician for the National Park Service in Yosemite.

   Peregrine falcon numbers climb sky-high after Yosemite protection plan

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   How many anatum peregrine falcons are in Canada?

   • Based on information from the 2005 national surveys, the minimum population size for Anatum Peregrine Falcons in Canada is 969 adult birds (464 pairs + 41 single birds = 505 occupied sites; Table 8).

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3. www.smithsonianmag.com › smart-news › yosemitesYosemite’s Peregrine Falcons Are Rebounding Thanks to ...

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   Aug 1, 2024 · Globally, Partners in Flight estimates there are now 340,000 peregrine falcons. The International Union for Conservation of Nature considers them a species of “ least concern ” and reports...

4. yosemite.org › peregrines-and-climbersPeregrines and Climbers: Sharing the Cliffs of Yosemite

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   Aug 13, 2024 · 2024 Nesting Status of Yosemite Raptors “2024 was a great year for peregrine falcons,” commented Walker when sharing this year’s survey results. There were 15 peregrine nests confirmed and 23 young. This year’s survey effort included 43 cliff sites, 63 historical nests, and 220 survey hours.

5. yosemite.org › press-releases › once-endangeredOnce-Endangered Peregrine Falcons Flying High in Yosemite ...

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   Before the mid-20th century, there were more than 3,800 adult peregrine pairs in the United States. Falcon populations plummeted in the 1950s through the 1970s, largely due to DDT poisoning. By 1974, only 324 pairs remained, with zero in Yosemite.

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7. www.latimes.com › california › storyPeregrine falcon numbers climb sky-high after Yosemite ...

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   Aug 1, 2024 · The number of peregrine falcons at Yosemite National Park has soared over the past 15 years since the launch of a protection plan for the once-endangered raptors that nest in the park’s...

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   Mar 9, 2015 · The peregrine falcon is the fastest animal on earth. Soaring hundreds of feet in the sky, the peregrine falcon uses its keen eyesight to spot smaller birds, such as waterfowl, doves, and song birds. With its prey in sight, the peregrine falcon will fold its wings back, and dive towards its target.

9. yosemite.org › projects › reintroducing-theReintroducing the Peregrine Falcon — Yosemite Conservancy

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   The great news is that a 2009 survey shows the peregrine falcon population size in Yosemite has doubled since an earlier 1995 survey.

10. www.yahoo.com › news › peregrine-falcon-numbersPeregrine falcon numbers climb sky-high thanks to Yosemite ...

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    Aug 1, 2024 · The number of peregrine falcons at Yosemite National Park has soared over the past 15 years since the launch of a protection plan for the once-endangered raptors that nest in the park's...