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April 23, 2021
Peregrines have been spotted! They could just be checking out the site, they could be settling in for the season, they could still be battling for the site - the coming days will determine the outcome. Stay tuned to find out if this pair will nest at Genesee Power Plant for the season.
Seasonal Summary: 2020
The unidentified peregrine pair at Bell Tower were ahead of the pack again this year! Two eggs were laid at the end of April. Since they were so good at brooding, we didn’t notice that there were four eggs in total until they all hatched in early June. After the biologists banded the four chicks in July, they moved the two females to the Pembina release site to increase their chances of survival.
Species at Risk
Although the peregrine falcon and the ferruginous hawk get a lot of attention because they are obviously excessively cool, there are many other interesting species that are considered to be Species at Risk. Why not learn about them? For example, the greater sage grouse is a very unique looking upland bird and there are very few left in Alberta. Also check out some of the bat conservation initiatives in Alberta.
Want to see more? Check out these Species at Risk Conservation Stories, or find more Species at Risk publications and resources.
