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Peregrine Falcon nesting on Angels at Mt Buffalo 14-Nov-2006 At 6:03:36 PM john s

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PV say that the peregrine ban on Angels should finish on 8 december. So Tokyobill's holiday might be saved - even if his feet will protest!

Here is the message from PV:

Parks Victoria was recently notified of a nesting pair of Peregrine Falcons, with chick, on the climb known as Where Angels Fear to Tread in the Gorge, Mt Buffalo National Park. To our knowledge Peregrine Falcons have not nested at this site before and it is exciting that the survival of this chick will increase the population in the local area.

As many of you will be aware the presence of humans near a nest site can aggravate the parent birds and there is potential for the chick to be startled and fall to its’ death if it has not yet learnt to fly.

The danger period for the chick ends at the beginning of December. Therefore Parks Victoria is implementing a voluntary ban on climbing Where Angels Fear to Tread and the immediate surrounding area. The ban will remain in place through to Friday the 8th of December 2006.

Parks Victoria was originally notified by members of the climbing community, and we are grateful that climbers have taken it upon themselves to spread the word to ensure that the chick has the best possible chance of survival.

Should you require further information in relation to this, or any other matter with regard to Mt Buffalo please contact me on 03 5755 1466.

Thank you and have a great season.

Darin Lynch
Ranger
Mt Buffalo National Park