Exciting News from the Gunks – Peregrine Chicks Have Hatched We’re thrilled to announce that baby peregrine falcons have hatched in the Gunks! Our Peregrine Watch program has confirmed the presence of eyases, peregrine falcon chicks, at Mohonk Preserve. At the Millbrook cliff, one chick has been observed and is estimated to be between 16-20 days old. At the Bonticou cliff, two chicks have been observed and are estimated to be between 19-23 days old. At the Trapps cliff, we continue to observe territorial behavior around the eyrie but have not confirmed chicks yet. This is unsurprising as the Trapps peregrine pair started their current breeding attempt a little later than the other pairs. Peregrine falcon chicks typically stay in the eyrie until they are about 40 days old upon which they are ready to take their first flight. As they learn to fly, they will stay near the eyrie and the parents will continue to provide food for them. While not all peregrine falcon chicks may survive to fledging, our Conservation Science team and Peregrine Watch Volunteers will continue to closely monitor the cliffs for any changes or signs of concern. As a reminder, the temporary climbing and bouldering closures are still in effect. Thank you to all our climbing and bouldering partners for respecting the closures – your help made this possible! Visit our Peregrine Watch page for more information and to stay tuned for updates as these remarkable raptors grow and prepare to take flight: https://www.mohonkpreserve.org/what-we-do/conservation-programs/conservation-science/peregrine-watch-updates/ And a special thanks to our members and supporters who ensure the Preserve’s conservation mission continues! Photo by Joe Bridges, from the Mohonk Preserve Archive #MohonkPreserve #Conservation #Peregrine #PeregrineFalcon #WildlifeProtection #theGunks #HudsonValleyNY (fb)

We are so grateful for our generous supporters who gave during Hudson Valley Gives day. Each gift made during this campaign will allow us to further support our rangers and enhance our rescue operations. Thank you to all who took part in this day of community fundraising with us! Photo of the Shawangunk Ridge by Steve Aaron #MohonkPreserve #Savingthelandforlife #HVGives Hudson Valley Gives (fb)