Peregrine falcon research and management program in New Jersey, 2011

In 2011 the New Jersey peregrine falcon population remained nearly steady at 24 known pairs, with average nesting success. One nest site was made unavailable in 2011 but another site was reactivated after being displaced last year. Two pairs were likely active in Newark and Kearny (as determined by finding recent fledglings) but their locations were unknown. In general, nest success was a little lower than previous years, but remained well above the level needed to maintain a stable population. Statewide, 14 pairs nested on towers and buildings, six on NJ bridges, and four on cliffs. Of 14 pairs on coastal structures and buildings, 11 nested successfully, producing 24 young for a rate of 1.71 young per active nest on towers and buildings. This is the average (1.78) recorded since 1986 when the population stabilized