PRESS ADVISORY- BABY FALCONS BANDING AT NUMC

WHO: 

Peregrine falcons nesting on the 17th floor window ledge at Nassau University Medical Center (NUMC). Three baby falcons were born to parents Meadow and Brook, who mate for life. Since 1997, 37 falcons have been born at NUMC.

WHAT: 

Banding of the three NUMC baby falcons by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) on the 17th floor of Nassau University Medical Center.  Chris Nadareski, Director of Wildlife at the New York City Department of Environmental Protection will answer questions about falcons.

WHEN: 

11:00 AM on Thursday, May 10, 2007.

WHERE: 

Meet promptly at 11:00 AM at the Information Desk in the Lobby of NUMC and Security will escort you up 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 Protection tracks the birds for historical data, such as where they were born, their age, changes in weight, etc.