A Peregrine Falcon Cam has been installed on Memorial Hall, offering a live view of a nesting site active with two falcons. These birds prefer urban buildings as their hunting grounds because they mimic their natural cliffside habitats. Memorial Hall has historical significance, being a location where peregrine falcons were previously observed in the 1950s before their population declined due to pesticide use. The return of the falcons was notably recognized by Ray Traietti in 2014 when he found remains of birds around the building.
A new wildlife camera mounted on Memorial Hall provides online viewers a glimpse of a peregrine falcon nesting site, showcasing frequent sightings of a male and female falcon.
Buildings serve as natural canyons for peregrine falcons, offering high perches for hunting. They rely on the abundant population of starlings and pigeons for food.
The Memorial Hall site has a significant history, with Edward O. Wilson observing peregrine falcons nesting there in 1955, before the birds disappeared due to DDT.
Ray Traietti observed the return of peregrine falcons to Memorial Hall in 2014 when he noticed severed bird heads and remains around the building.
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