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Current Status:

Rangewide threats to the species include human disturbance of nesting sites, habitat modification, and occasional incidence of poor productivity due to high levels of DDE (a breakdown product of the pesticide DDT) in eggshells.

Achievements:

The nesting population of peregrines in Vermont continues to increase, with a record 8 pairs producing 17 young in 1992. Most young were banded in 1992 using a new color scheme developed to track the reestablished population.

Current Recovery Needs:

Necessary recovery actions include continued surveys for new eyries, habitat protection, contaminant analysis, and public outreach.

Section 6 Funding and Activities:

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department received $10,000 in both FY 1991 and FY 1992 for peregrine population monitoring, eyrie surveys, banding, and compilation of productivity data.

Partnerships

Forest Service: The Forest Service works to conserve peregrine habitat. At the Green Mountain National Forest, where an active eyrie is located, the Forest Service regulates human access and restricts logging, as necessary, to protect the nest.

Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department: The Department continues to conduct activities, such as searching for eyries, monitoring nesting pair activities, contacting landowners, and working with other State and Federal agencies and private organizations, for the peregrine's conservation and preservation.

Recovery Plan Status:

Original plan approved 8/20/79; revised 9/27/91.