MEDIA ADVISORY BABY FALCONS BANDING AT NUMC WEDNESDAY MAY 14 AT 2PM
Victor F. Politi, MD, FACP, FACEP
President/CEO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 13, 2014
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MEDIA ADVISORY
BABY FALCONS BANDING AT NUMC WEDNESDAY MAY 14 AT 2PM
WHO: Peregrine falcons nesting on the 17th floor window ledge at Nassau University Medical Center (NUMC). Two baby falcons will be banded today. Since 1997, about sixty-five falcons have been born at NUMC, including those from today.
WHAT: Banding of the NUMC baby falcons by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) on the 17th floor of Nassau University Medical Center. Chris Nadareski, biologist volunteer with the NYSDEC, will answer questions about falcons.
WHEN: Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at 2:00PM
WHERE: Meet promptly at 1:45PM at the information desk, first floor 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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