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shakylegs
Apr 20, 2005, 4:21 PM
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Have the falcons returned to Pokomoonshine (Adirondacks) this year?
I haven't heard anything yet, but would like to know before I get there.
Thanks.
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hoppinbig
Apr 20, 2005, 6:56 PM
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The closures are in effect as of Monday. :(
From http://www.dec.state.ny.us/...g5/closedroutes.html
Adirondack Rock Climbing Route Closures for 2005
More information from this region:
DEC Region 5
Division of Wildlife
About Peregrine Falcons
Peregrine Falcons and the Adirondack Rock Climber
Peregrine Falcon Fact Sheet
Other Links of Interest...
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Peregrine falcons, an endangered species in New York State, are again nesting on cliffs in the Adirondack Park. The population of peregrine falcons has steadily grown since the DEC undertook hacking programs in the Adirondacks in the late 1970s.
Cliffs with known peregrine falcon nesting sites are monitored annually throughout the Adirondacks. Rock climbing routes with active nest sites are temporarily closed to prevent any disturbances that might interfere with the successful raising of the young peregrine falcons.
The closure of climbing routes is based on a number of factors, primarily the route's proximity and visibility to a nesting site. Each situation is unique and a specific distance from the nest site can not be used to make a closure determination. DEC's priority is protecting an endangered species; however, attempts are made to maximize the opportunities for climbing at the same time.
Beginning April 18, 2005, and until further notice, the routes below are closed. Once the Peregrine Falcon nest sites have been clearly identified, climbing routes which are determined to be disruptive to nesting will remain closed. All other routes on these cliff sites will be reopened to rock climbers.
Poke-O-Moonshine Mountain
Slime Line
Garter
Snake
Psychosis
Microwave
Remembering Youth/Forget Bullet
Rattlesnake
Pillar
Freedom Flight
Summer Solstice
Wild Blue
Sky Traverse
Silver Streak
Homerun Derby
FM
Body Snatcher
The Snatch
Knights In Armor
Spectacular Rising Traverse
Great Rising Dihedral
Moss Cliff in Wilmington Notch
All routes
The Washbowl Cliff at Chapel Pond
BBC
Mastercharge
Partition
Wiessner Route
The Mann Act
Flight into Emerald City
Weekend Warrior
Hesitation
Flashdance
Prelude
Cooperation from the public during this peregrine falcon nesting season is greatly appreciated. For additional information or to report peregrine falcon observations, call the DEC Region 5 Wildlife Office at (518)897-1291.
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dackerdog
May 22, 2005, 11:06 PM
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**New route closures for Poke-O-Moonshine Mountain are listed below.**
Rock climbing routes will be closed effective April 18, 2005 and will remain closed until July 15 or further notice. Notice of any changes to this closure will be posted weekly at:
http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/reg5/closedroutes.html
Poke-O-Moonshine Mountain
All routes from Summer Solstice to Sunburst including but not limited to:
Summer Solstice
Wild Blue
Sky Traverse
Silver Streak
Homerun Derby
FM
Body Snatcher
The Snatch
Knights in Armor
Great Dihedral
Spectacular Rising Traverse
Positive Thinking
P.T. Pillar
Cooney-Norton Face
Casual Observer
Cosmopolitan Wall
Sting Ledge
True Grit
The Sting
Ragtime
Gamesmanship
Southern Hospitality
Goombay Finish
Bloody Mary
Fastest Gun
Psalm
The Cooler
The Gathering
Sailor's Dive
Messiah
It Don't Come Easy
Snow Blue
Pomme De Terre
Scallion
Green Onion
La Spirale
Thunderhead
Amongst the Crowd
Paralysis
Moonshine
Sunburst
Christine Sousa
NYSDEC
Seasonal Fish and Wildlife Technician
PO Box 296, Route 86
Ray Brook, NY 12977
Phone 518-897-1290
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