Peregrine Falcon Report 2024

CCC volunteers and staff work directly with NC Wildlife Commission Biologists and SC State Park officials on the conservation of peregrine falcons. Peregrines  are considered a threatened species in North Carolina due to their major decline in population during the 1960's. Their population is back on the rise and the CCC are proud to announce that many of cliffs that climbers also enjoy have been safe havens for successful breeding sites of mating peregrines. As of Aug 15, 2024, all peregrine closures have been lifted for the season. 

This year, the following cliffs are known to have produced fledglings: Looking Glass (2 fledglings), CCC's very own Laurel Knob (2 fledglings), Panthertail (2 fledglings), Buzzard’s Roost (2 fledglings), Whitesides (2 fledglings), and Grandfather Mountain (3 fledglings).

In more good peregrine news, CCC volunteers worked with NC Wildlife Commission to place game cams on the Looking Glass eyrie (nesting site). This historic eyrie had not been successful for the last two years and the game cams help biologists learn reasons for success and failure. Great news this year; the eyrie produced two new fledglings. See photos below from Spring 2024.