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NC Peregrine results



Here are the totals for the 2003 peregrine falcon nesting season in North
Carolina:

10 nesting pairs, 6 of which were successful in raising 13 chicks.

Sites where the falcons were successful (and number of chicks produced):

Devil's Courthouse, Transylvania Co. (2)
Grandfather Mtn., Watauga Co. (3)
Looking Glass, Transylvania Co. (3)
Panthertail Cliff, Transylvania Co. (2)
Shortoff Mtn., Burke Co. (1)
Whiteside Mtn., Jackson Co. (2)

Thanks to all you who posted or sent me your peregrine spottings.  Next year
we hope to find new nesting sites.

David Rupp
Mountain Nongame Contractor
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
david_rupp@mindspring.com