BABY FALCONS BANDING AT NUMC ON MAY 13 AT 9:30AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 12, 2011
PRESS CONTACT:
Shelley Lotenberg
shelley@numc.edu
516-572-6055
MEDIA ADVISORY
BABY FALCONS BANDING AT NUMC ON MAY 13 AT 9:30AM
WHO: Peregrine falcons nesting on the 17th floor window ledge at Nassau University Medical Center (NUMC). Four baby falcons were born to parents Meadow and Brook, who mate for life. Since 1997, 54 have been born at NUMC, including the four from today.
WHAT: Banding of the four NUMC baby falcons, will.i.am, Fergie, Taboo and apl.de.ap, by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) on the 17th floor of Nassau University Medical Center. Chris Nadareski, volunteer with the NYSDEC, will answer questions about falcons.
WHEN: 9:30 AM on Friday May 13, 2011
WHERE: Meet promptly at 9:30 AM at the information desk in the lobby of NUMC and security will escort you to the 17th floor
WHY: Peregrine falcons are protected by New York State and are still listed as an endangered species. The Department of Environmental Conservation tracks the birds for historical data, such as where they were born, their age, changes in weight, etc.
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