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Peregrine Falcon Monitoring Peregrine Falcon Monitoring Through Webcams Through Webcams
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
Area OverviewArea Overview
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: [email protected]: [email protected] Link
Server Link
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