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REINTRODUCTION
EFFORTS: COASTAL REINTRODUCTION
The
first releases of captive-reared peregrine falcons in Virginia
occurred within the outer coastal plain. This area has a rich
prey base for peregrines and it was believed that if a breeding
population could be established here, young produced over
the years would re-colonize historic breeding locations within
the mountains. Over a several year period, a series of towers
were erected along the barrier islands for release of young
and for breeding. Between 1978 and 1985, 115 young peregrines
were released in coastal areas of Virginia. See below for
descriptions of hack sites and details of releases within
individual sites.
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