This not only provides the public with a great view of this endangered species, it will also help DEC biologists monitor certain peregrine activities, such as the initiation of incubation, hatching dates, and early chick development, that have been impossible to observe from the ground, even with the use of binoculars and spotting scopes. Better information about critical nesting events will enhance the ability of DEC biologist to assist DOT as they schedule and plan on-going bridge maintenance needs. Although time was tight, superb cooperation between DEC, DOT and contractors enabled the installation of the video camera before the peregrines began nesting. Nesting began in early April and four young were hatched in early May. When the chicks were banded on May 26th it was determined that three were female and one was a male.
Biologists believe that at least three, and perhaps all four of the young successfully fledged.