Closures will be monitored regularly and lifted once breeding activity is no longer observed.Įach year to protect raptor nesting sites, Rocky Mountain National Park officials initiate temporary closures in areas of the park. For the safety of both visitors and this federally protected wildlife species these additional climbing closures have been put in place. Peregrine falcons have been observed displaying continuous aggressive territorial behavior toward climbers in the vicinity of an active nesting area. Peregrine falcons can dive at speeds of over 200mph and may cause bodily harm to humans when defending their territory. If disturbance pressure from climbers is sustained near a nesting area, falcons will abandon their nest causing chick mortality.
Contact: Kyle Patterson, Public Affairs OfficerĬontact: Park Information, (970) 586-1206Īdditional climbing closures have been implemented on the Left Book, The Bookmark, and Bookmark Pinnacle in the Lumpy Ridge Area of Rocky Mountain National Park.
