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Alan WilliamsAlan WilliamsData Manager, Shenandoah National ParkData Manager, Shenandoah National Park 2008 GIS / Data Management ConferenceMarch 31 – April 3, 2008 Fort Collins, CO

Background

1941 ~ 350 peregrine pairs in the Eastern U.S.

(Hickey 1942).

80 historic aeries in the Central and Southern Appalachians

24 peregrine aeries in Appalachians of Virginia

1940s through 1960s, widespread use of DDT.

1950s and 1960s decline of peregrines caused by DDT and other factors.

1964 there were no nesting peregrines east of the Mississippi.

Background (cont)

DDT is banned in 1972 and peregrines are placed on the Endangered Species List in 1973.

Federal & State recovery efforts throughout the East from 1974-1993 (Cornell Univ. initiated).

From 1978-1993, 130 falcons were released in the mountains of Virginia.

37 peregrines successfully released from SHEN1989-1993.

Wild peregrine nest success in 1994, 1996, 1997

Peregrine Falcons removed from the Endangered Species List 1999

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Recent activities

59 peregrines successfully released from SHEN 2001-2007.

3 young fledged from a wild nest on stony man 2005-2007 (only known nest in VA mountains)

Stony Man Mountain

Peregrine Falcon Nest

Remote monitoring camera system installed 2006

Solar Powered Web accessible ~$2500 set-up

Nest Site Layout & SystemNest Site Layout & System

Waterproof CMOS Bullet

Cameras

Nest

Control BoxImage Server Batteries etc

Solar Panels

Antennas(POE)

Valley Access Point

WWW

View from the Mountain

Network LinksNetwork Links

Stony Man Nest Site

Valley Access PointPark HQ

Skyland Lodge

7 miles

Wi-Fi AntennasWi-Fi Antennas

Wi-fi radiosWi-fi radios

Engenius / Senao Wireless Client Bridge / Access Point (200mw)

Solar PanelsSolar Panels

Control BoxControl Box

12volt system2 deep cycle marine batteries

RubbermaidAction Packer

Control Box ComponentsControl Box Components

Ethernet Switch

Axis Image Server

Solar Charge Controller

Programmable Timer (12 v)

CamerasCameras

Waterproof CMOS Bullet Cameras

Stuck to the rock with electricians putty

Image Server InterfaceImage Server Interface

Image Server FeaturesImage Server Features

Scheduled and motion triggered images emailed or sent via FTP

WGet utility also used to ‘pull’ images from server for web site

Remote System MonitoringRemote System Monitoring

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Public Web SitePublic Web Site

ResourcesResources

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Invictus Networks, LLC wireless systems and support. www.invictusnetworks.com/

NORTHWEST POWER CO, LLC Solar equipment and supplies. www.nwpwr.com/

SecurityCameraWorld.com Good selections of camers and cables etc. www.securitycameraworld.com/

Questions…

Alan WilliamsAlan WilliamsEcologist / Data ManagerEcologist / Data Manager

Natural Resources - NCRNatural Resources - NCRShenandoah National ParkShenandoah National Park3655 USHWY 211 E3655 USHWY 211 ELuray, VA 22835Luray, VA 22835

Phone:540-999-3431Phone:540-999-3431Email: Alan_Williams@nps.govEmail: Alan_Williams@nps.govMonitor Link

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Thanks to the project supporters

Project supporters:Shenandoah National Park Shenandoah National Park Association (SNPA) Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF) ARAMARK (park concessioner) The Center for Conservation Biology Virginia Department of Transportation

Web Support:Virginia Coast Reserve Long-Term Ecological Research