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Ohio's Falcon Nesting Sites
The map below illustrates the locations of recent peregrine falcon nesting sites. Roll over a location on the map to view more details about the nest. |
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Ohio Nesting Sites Information
Clicking the # of a site in the table below will display the location on the Ohio map displayed above. To view details about the nest click "View Nest Detail."
Summary of 2007 – Another good year for peregrines in Ohio
Division of Wildlife staff identified 23 territorial pairs around the state
24 nesting attempts were made at 22 sites (2 attempts each at the Hilliard Rd. bridge and I-480 bridge sites)
19 successful nests fledged 56 chicks (in 2006, 18 successful nests fledged 60 chicks)
More than 76 eggs were produced in 2007 (this is an estimate since we did not
have actual counts for 4 nesting attempts)
57 eggs hatched
53 chicks lived to 3 weeks of age & were banded
56 chicks fledged successfully
Ohio peregrine falcons fledged 2.95 chicks per successful nest in 2007
Other Sightings & Information:
Ohio State University campus, Columbus - a single bird reported near the OSU stadium in March and April.
Zimmer Power Plant, Moscow - a pair was present Summer 2006 through April 2007. No falcons seen since April.
Bay Shore Power Plant, Oregon - a pair produced 2 young at this newly discovered site.
