Roanoke emerged as the only urban release site in the mountain reintroduction effort. At the root of this release was the city's hope that young falcons would return to nest there and ultimately assist with the growing pigeon population. The Downtown Roanoke Association was instrumental in making this hack possible with the Mill Mountain Zoo assisting with coordination and administrative support.

The hack box was placed on the roof of the Norfolk and Western Railroad building downtown. The hack attendants conducted observations from next door on the roof of an adjacent bank building. Although downtown Roanoke has not yet appealed to a nesting pair, this site was at least successful in fledging its entire contingent of young falcons.

List of Hack Attendants

William Zawacki
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