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Current News Releases

2 May 2013 – 200th California Condor chick hatches at The Peregrine Fund’s captive breeding facility
12 March 2013 – Documentary featuring daughters of Chris Parish, head of condor recovery in Arizona, wins Carnegie Medal for Excellence
5 March 2013 – New documentary focuses on link between California Condors and lead poisoning – what’s being done to recover this endangered species
18 January 2013 – Director of Peregrine Fund’s condor field operations honored by Arizona Game and Fish Commission
18 December 2012 – Forest protector who assists The Peregrine Fund is named one of Disney’s six Conservation Heroes worldwide

Archived News Releases

2013

7 May 2013 – World Center for Birds of Prey celebrates International Migratory Bird Day on May 11
8 March 2013 – Enjoy spring break with admission discount and special activities for kids, March 25-29
20 February 2013 – Have fun and help conserve birds of prey – become a volunteer at the World Center for Birds of Prey
30 January 2013 – World Center for Birds of Prey plans special activities for Scouts on Saturday, February 2
25 January 2013 – Applications accepted for summer jobs with endangered Aplomado Falcons in South Texas
9 January 2013 – Discounted admission makes World Center for Birds of Prey a fun and educational destination, Jan. 19 and Feb. 16

2012

30 October 2012 – Winter hours begin Nov. 1 at the Interpretive Center
29 October 2012 – Peregrine Fund study shows that the ban on toxic veterinary drug diclofenac is effective in addressing Asian vulture crisis
12 September 2012 – Founder of Belize Zoo to discuss cutting-edge conservation for raptors, Oct. 3, at World Center for Birds of Prey
12 September 2012 – Catch a flight! Birds will take to the skies for outdoor flight demonstrations at the World Center for Birds of Prey
10 September 2012 – Public release of California Condors will be held Saturday, Sept. 29, at Vermilion Cliffs National Monument
30 August 2012 – Learn about the role of vultures in our environment at World Center for Birds of Prey, Saturday, Sept. 1
28 August 2012 – Southwest California Condor Program Review Completed
31 July 2012 – Observation confirms year’s third wild-hatched California Condor chick in Arizona-Utah population
16 July 2012 – The Peregrine Fund praises international designation of wetlands for conserving Madagascar Fish Eagle, other wildlife
5 July 2012 – Outpouring of private and public support rescues rare Orange-breasted Falcon chicks from infestation of bot flies
27 June 2012 – Aplomado Falcon chicks to be released at Texas state park for first time to increase habitat for endangered bird of prey
25 June 2012 – Public release of California Condors will be held Saturday, Sept. 29, at Vermilion Cliffs National Monument
22 June 2012 – New book by The Peregrine Fund compiles research about little-known birds of prey in Central and South America
29 May 2012 – They are young, cute and fuzzy -- raptor chicks meet the public twice daily at World Center for Birds of Prey
16 May 2012 – World Center for Birds of Prey celebrates Endangered Species Day on Friday, May 18
7 May 2012 – World Center for Birds of Prey celebrates International Migratory Bird Day on Saturday, May 12
27 April 2012 – Director of Peregrine Fund’s Africa programs elected to lead group to assess vulture declines, conservation plans
24 April 2012 – The Peregrine Fund launches new project, website to conserve American Kestrels
11 April 2012 – Celebrate “Unplug and Be Outside, Idaho” with special activities at World Center for Birds of Prey, April 21-22
21 March 2012 – New season begins today for streaming video at Peregrine Falcon nest box in downtown Boise
19 March 2012 – Enjoy spring break with family admission discount, special activities for kids, March 24-April 1
13 February 2012 – Proceedings from conference on Gyrfalcons, ptarmigan, climate change may now be ordered in print form
20 January 2012 – World Center for Birds of Prey plans special activities for Scouts on Saturday, February 4
17 January 2012 – Archives of Falconry to feature Colorado artist at Spring Rendezvous on March 3
16 January 2012 – Government inaction, lack of funding worsen vulture crisis, especially in Africa
5 January 2012 – Family Field Trip Saturday offers free day of fun and educational activities at World Center for Birds of Prey, Jan. 21 and Feb. 18
4 January 2012 – Research papers from conference on Gyrfalcons, ptarmigan, and climate change are now available online

2011

22 December 2011 – Endangered California condors celebrate 15th anniversary since reintroduction into Arizona
10 November 2011 – Status of three wild-hatched condor chicks in Arizona: one fledged, one still in nest, one found dead
2 November 2011 – Chapter in new ecotoxicology book details story of how Peregrine Fund experts found cause of Asian vulture die-off
12 October 2011 – Peregrine Fund’s Bill Heinrich receives award honoring lifetime of work on behalf of endangered birds of prey
19 September 2011 – Peregrine Fund biologists confirm presence of record three wild-hatched condors in Grand Canyon area of northern Arizona
15 September 2011 – Birds take to the skies for outdoor flight demonstrations in October at World Center for Birds of Prey
24 August 2011 – Public release of California Condors will be held Saturday, Sept. 24, at Vermilion Cliffs National Monument
22 August 2011 – Learn about the role of vultures in our environment at The World Center for Birds of Prey on Sept. 3
17 August 2011 – New scenic trail offers opportunity to learn about birds, wildlife, ecosystem at World Center for Birds of Prey
10 June 2011 – The Peregrine Fund releases Orange-breasted Falcons in Belize to recover regionally endangered species
7 June 2011 – Egg swaps build strong population of California Condors in recovery effort by The Peregrine Fund and partners
31 May 2011 – Lead continues to hamper condor recovery in Arizona and Utah; 3 condors die
5 May 2011 – World Center for Birds of Prey celebrates International Migratory Bird Day on Saturday, May 14
27 April 2011 – Wild California Condor chick hatches in northern Arizona
23 March 2011 – Webcam begins new season today of streaming video from Peregrine Falcon nest in downtown Boise
22 March 2011 – Enjoy spring break with family admission discount, special activities for kids, March 28-April 1
17 March 2011 – U.S. military commends The Peregrine Fund for its work to restore endangered Aplomado Falcons
15 February 2011 – World Center for Birds of Prey offers fun, education at Family Field Trip Saturday, February 19. It’s free!
15 February 2011 – World Center for Birds of Prey plans special activities for Scouts on Saturday, February 26
11 February 2011 – California Condors produce first egg of the season at World Center for Birds of Prey
13 January 2011 – Photo show features images by Icelandic nature photographer
10 January 2011 – World Center for Birds of Prey offers free day of fun, education at Family Field Trip Saturday, Jan. 15 and Feb. 19

2010

22 December 2010 – Photo exhibit at World Center for Birds of Prey to feature bird migration to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
20 December 2010 – Study shows poisoning, changing land uses cause alarming drop in vulture numbers in Kenya’s Masai Mara National Reserve
13 December 2010 – Fifth-grader wins contest to name California Condor in new exhibit at the World Center for Birds of Prey
7 December 2010 – Boise conference to explore effects of climate change on Gyrfalcons and other species in Arctic
11 November 2010 – Polar bear expert to speak about climate change at Boise State University on January 31
1 November 2010 – The Peregrine Fund is honored for spearheading effort to recover endangered California Condor in Arizona
29 October 2010 – Winter schedule begins Nov. 1 at The Peregrine Fund’s World Center for Birds of Prey
19 October 2010 – Earthspan, Inc. and Peregrine Fund study effects of oil spill on Peregrine Falcons in Gulf of Mexico (with video)
17 September 2010 – Peregrine Fund biologist in Madagascar is named one of Disney’s six Conservation Heroes worldwide
31 August 2010 – Learn about the role of vultures in our environment at The World Center for Birds of Prey on Sept. 4
30 August 2010 – Archives of Falconry curator updates 1891 book, creates comprehensive modern reference book on falconry
6 August 2010 – Public is invited to observe release of four California Condors to the wild on September 25 in Arizona
5 August 2010 – Documentary featuring a Harpy Eagle released by The Peregrine Fund wins Green Award at Belize International Film Festival
4 August 2010 – Falcons take to the skies for outdoor flight demonstrations in October at World Center for Birds of Prey
16 July 2010 – Peregrine Fund researcher finds alarming drop in numbers of endangered Sokoke Scops Owls in Africa
14 July 2010 – The Peregrine Fund praises Tenth Circuit's ruling as the best route to recover endangered Aplomado Falcons
12 July 2010 – The Peregrine Fund hopes first breeding of captive Long-billed Vultures will save critically endangered species
6 July 2010 – Summer concerts to benefit Peregrine Fund
7 June 2010 – Boise author signs children's book about condors June 12 at The Peregrine Fund's World Center for Birds of Prey
26 May 2010 – New Exhibit for Pair of Endangered California Condors Opens June 5 at World Center for Birds of Prey
3 May 2010 – World Center for Birds of Prey Celebrates International Migratory Bird Day on Saturday, May 8
16 April 2010 – Peregrine Falcons Produce First Egg of the Season in Downtown Boise Nest Box
25 February 2010 – Archives of Falconry Features Renowned Wildlife Artist at Annual Rendezvous at the World Center for Birds of Prey
24 February 2010 – Summer Schedule Begins March 1 at The Peregrine Fund's World Center for Birds of Prey
22 February 2010 – Recent Condor Mortalities Used to Expand Conservation Efforts
21 January 2010 – Public is Invited to Observe Release of Captive-bred California Condors to the Wild on 6 March in Arizona

2009

21 December 2009 – FedEx Helps The Peregrine Fund Transport a Harpy Eagle to New Home in the Rainforests of Belize
16 December 2009 – The Peregrine Fund Mourns the Death of Former Board Member--Roy E. Disney
15 December 2009 – Boise Conference to Explore Effects of Climate Change on Gyrfalcon and Other Species in Arctic
1 December 2009 – New California Condor Exhibit Coming Soon to The Peregrine Fund's World Center for Birds of Prey
5 November 2009 – The Peregrine Fund Assists Launch of Conservation Program for Critically Endangered Madagascar Pochard
29 October 2009 – Pair of Philippine Eagles Released to Wild will Help Conservationists Devise Plan to Save Critically Endangered Raptor
26 October 2009 – Boise Parents Name The Peregrine Fund's World Center for Birds of Prey Top Tourist Spot in Nickelodeon Parents' Picks Awards
14 October 2009 – Joint Study by University of Michigan and The Peregrine Fund Shows There is Still Time to Protect the Harpy Eagle from Extinction
28 September 2009 – World Center for Birds of Prey Presents Falcon Flight Demonstrations
20 August 2009 – Idaho Announces Intent to Remove Peregrine Falcon from Idaho Endangered Species List on 10-Year Anniversary of Federal Delisting
20 August 2009 – Learn About One of Nature's Amazing Recyclers at International Vulture Awareness Day, 5 September
28 July 2009 – Art Show Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Return of Peregrine Falcon from Brink of Extinction
7 July 2009 – LightHawk Flies Rare Aplomado Chicks to Southwest
9 June 2009 – World Center for Birds of Prey Celebrates 25 Years in the Treasure Valley
9 June 2009 – Aplomado Falcon Chicks to be Released Near Deming, N.M., Where the Last Pair Nested in 1952 Before Recovery Began
18 May 2009 – Peregrine Falcon Chicks Hatch in Downtown Boise
12 May 2009 – Peregrine Fund Expert Speaks at Kuna's Birds of Prey Festival
6 May 2009 – Join International Migratory Bird Day Celebration on Saturday, 9 May
27 April 2009 – Study Shows Lead from Bullet Fragments in Venison can be Absorbed into Bloodstream, Cause Risk of Lead Exposure
23 April 2009 – New Reality Show: Boise Web Cam Focuses on Peregrine Falcons
25 March 2009 – Conservation Area's Name Change Honors an Important Advocate for Birds of Prey
19 February 2009 – Now available online: Proceedings from Conference, "Ingestion of Lead from Spent Ammunition: Implications for Wildlife and Humans"
9 February 2009 – World Center for Birds of Prey Celebrates Big Read
29 January 2009 – Condor Release Scheduled for March 7 in Arizona
15 January 2009 – Peregrine Fund Study Shows Hunter Outreach Effort in Utah Will Aid Conservation of California Condors

2008

19 December 2008 – Designation will Protect Rare Species in Madagascar
16 December 2008 – Wild-hatched Chicks Add to Growing Flock of California Condors
4 December 2008 – Two More California Condor Chicks Flying Free at Grand Canyon
10 November 2008 – CDC Study Confirms Peregrine Fund Warning About Lead Bullets
6 October 2008 – World Center for Birds of Prey Hosts Open House 12 October
4 September 2008 – Come See Live Birds of Prey in Action
21 June 2008 – Three Rescued Aplomado Falcon Chicks Released to Wild
4 June 2008 – Conference Highlights Need to Inform Public About Dangers of Lead Contamination from Ammunition
3 June 2008 – Cooperative Effort Helps Condor Pairs Become Foster Parents
13 May 2008 – Spent Lead Ammunition Photos
13 May 2008 – Peregrine Fund Research Shows Lead Bullet Residues in Venison
28 April 2008 – Peregrine Fund Celebrates International Migratory Bird Day
31 March 2008 – Conference to Examine Effects of Lead Exposure from Bullets
21 February 2008 – World Center for Birds of Prey Welcomes Scouts on 23 February
20 February 2008 – Condor Release Scheduled for 15 March 2008 in Arizona
20 February 2008 – Condor Release Scheduled for 15 March 2008 in Arizona; Lead Still a Problem for Condors
4 February 2008 – Come Fly With Us at the World Center for Birds of Prey
23 January 2008 – Study Shows High Lead Levels in Ravens During Hunting Season
3 January 2008 – Community Reading Program Focuses on Nature

2007

28 December 2007 – Make the World Center for Birds of Prey a Holiday Destination
17 December 2007 – Peregrine Fund Raptor Specialist to Speak at Bird Festival
29 November 2007 – The Peregrine Fund to Hold Conference on Lead Ammunition
2 November 2007 – Peregrine Fund Wins Zoo Boise Grant for Andean Condor Project
11 September 2007 – Free Admission to Open House and Fall Bazaar on 7 October
3 August 2007 – Idaho Quarter Features a Peregrine Falcon
19 July 2007 – Endangered California Condor Chicks Hatch in the Wild
16 July 2007 – Biologists Release Captive-bred Falcons for First Time in Belize
9 July 2007 – Endangered Falcons Headed for the Wilds of New Mexico
19 June 2007 – Endangered Aplomado Falcon Chicks Hatched in the Wild in New Mexico
12 June 2007 – Public Tours Begin at Archives of Falconry
16 May 2007 – New Eagle Carving Unveiled at World Center for Birds of Prey
28 February 2007 – Endangered Condors to be Released into the Wild

2006

28 November 2006 – Arizona Public Services Gift of the Sun to Condors (<i>adapted from APS staff notes on the project</i>)
20 November 2006 – Bird Considered Extinct has Been Re-discovered --Madagscar Pochard
16 November 2006 – 10th Annual Fall Bazaar at World Center for Birds of Prey
11 October 2006 – Pakistan Bans Diclofenac!
31 July 2006 – Endangered California Condor Recovered and Released After Cooperating Agencies Rallied to Save It
27 July 2006 – First Aplomado Falcon Reintroduction Slated for Early August in New Mexico
23 June 2006 – Honoring Morley Nelson: A Life of Lasting Impact
19 May 2006 – Indian Government Bans Diclofenac!

2005

5 December 2005 – Rare Wild-hatched California Condor Chick Takes Flight
29 November 2005 – Senate Approves Bill to Honor Lifelong Raptor Advocate Morley Nelson<br>Renames the Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area
11 November 2005 – Holiday Bazaar at World Center for Birds of Prey
15 September 2005 – World Center for Birds of Prey Open House
24 August 2005 – Images of Nature Event to Benefit The Peregrine Fund
7 July 2005 – Endangered Condor Hatchling in Arizona Confirmed--Another Nestling Likely
20 June 2005 – Name the Bald Eagle Contest Winner to be Announced
15 April 2005 – New Condor Pairs Nesting in Arizona
16 February 2005 – USFWS Proposes 10(j) Rule for Aplomado Falcons

2004

29 November 2004 – First Flights Successful for both California Condor Chicks Wild-Hatched this Spring in Arizona
1 October 2004 – FONDO PEREGRINO-PANAMA RELEASES NATIONAL BIRD IN LA AMISTAD INTERNATIONAL PARK-BOCAS DEL TORO
1 October 2004 – Time is Running Out for Three Wild Bird Species
31 August 2004 – California Condor Restoration Project Wins National Award
22 June 2004 – World Center for Birds of Prey – Celebrating 20 Years
14 June 2004 – California Condors Nesting in Arizona--Biologists Confirm Existence of Young at Two Nesting Locations
10 May 2004 – First Falcon Study in Northern Greenland Using Satellite Tracking
12 March 2004 – Four Condors to be Released 20 March 2004
28 January 2004 – Pharmaceutical May Cause Extinction of Three Species--Major Threat to Wildlife Discovered

2003

15 December 2003 – More Condors on Their Way to Vermilion Cliffs
6 November 2003 – Young California Condor in Arizona Takes Flight
29 September 2003 – Three California Condors to be Released on 4 October
18 August 2003 – Biologists Confirm California Condor Nestling in Arizona
2 June 2003 – California Condors in Arizona May Have Nestling
23 May 2003 – Fondo Peregrino - Panama Sends Second Pair of Harpy Eagles to Belize.
7 May 2003 – Last Falcon on Endangered Species List Moves Toward Recovery--Young Falcons Sent to Texas for Release
6 March 2003 – Fondo Peregrino - Panama Extends Harpy Eagle Conservation to Belize
27 February 2003 – More California Condors to be Released in Grand Canyon Area
17 January 2003 – Eight California Condors Transported to Arizona for Release

2002

11 December 2002 – Three More California Condors Released in Arizona
11 November 2002 – Another Wild Condor Found Dead-Second in Two Months
4 September 2002 – Reward Offered for Information in California Condor Death
1 July 2002 – Restoration of Aplomado Falcons Expands to West Texas
21 May 2002 – The Peregrine Fund's Archives of American Falconry Awarded Prestigious Federal Grant
28 March 2002 – California Condor Populations at Reproduction Crossroads
24 February 2002 – First Harpy Eagle Hatches in Captivity in Panama
16 February 2002 – California Condors to be Released in Northern Arizona.

2001

27 November 2001 – Twelve California Condors Go to Grand Canyon Area for Release
22 October 2001 – Famous Harpy Eagle, 'Ancon,' Returns to Panama
16 October 2001 – The Peregrine Fund Sends Harpy Eagles to Panama, Breeding Population of Harpy Eagles Transferred to New Facility
7 September 2001 – World Center for Birds of Prey Open House and Volunteer Fair
25 June 2001 – 600^th Endangered Aplomado Falcon Scheduled for Release in Texas
27 March 2001 – Wild California Condor Lays Egg: First Egg From Re-introduced California Condors
22 March 2001 – First Falcon Study in Northern Greenland Using Satellite Tracking
8 March 2001 – Panama's National Bird Hatches in Boise

2000

7 December 2000 – Breeding-age California Condors to be Released
8 November 2000 – Thirteen California Condors Go to Grand Canyon Area
28 July 2000 – 500^th Endangered Aplomado Falcon Scheduled for Release in Texas
11 July 2000 – Four California Condors Die in Arizona

1999

7 December 1999 – Seven More California Condors to be Released
4 December 1999 – The Peregrine Fund Holds Open House
18 November 1999 – Endangered California Condors to be Released on 18 November 1998
13 November 1999 – The Peregrine Fund Investigates Mongolia
8 November 1999 – Additional California Condors Go to Grand Canyon
20 August 1999 – Peregrine Falcon Delisted!
15 June 1999 – <a href='imagesReleasesPDFsaplo98.pdf'>Endangered Aplomado Falcons Sent to Texas (PDF)</a>
13 January 1999 – A Rare Captive-Raised Harpy Eagle Has Fed on Its Own in the Wild

1998

24 July 1998 – First Madagascar Serpent-Eagle Nest Discovered
19 March 1998 – Rare Birds Hatch on Same Day

1997

25 November 1997 – Twenty California Condors Move to World Center for Birds of Prey
2 October 1997 – Banding on South Padre Island, Texas (PDF)
17 June 1997 – <a href='imagesReleasesPDFsaplo97.pdf'>Endangered Aplomado Falcons Sent to Matagorda Island, Texas (PDF)</a>
13 May 1997 – Peregrine Fund Celebrates Anniversary of DDT Ban
29 April 1997 – Four More California Condors Released in Arizona
21 March 1997 – Third Harpy Eagle Chick Hatches at World Center for Birds of Prey
10 January 1997 – Reintroduced California Condor Found Dead in Arizona

1996

29 October 1996 – Endangered California Condors Transported to Grand Canyon
10 August 1996 – California Condors Available for Public Viewing at the World Center for Birds of Prey
9 June 1996 – Fire at World Center Destroys Building and Birds
29 May 1996 – First Captive California Condor Hatches Outside of the State of California
1 May 1996 – California Condor Release Enclosure
4 April 1996 – Second Harpy Eagle Egg Hatches at World Center for Birds of Prey
3 January 1996 – The Peregrine Fund to Release California Condors in the Grand Canyon Area

1995

15 September 1995 – The Peregrine Fund Announces 25th Anniversary Celebration
3 April 1995 – Harpy Eagle Egg Hatches at World Center for Birds of Prey

1994

15 November 1994 – Endangered California Condors Transported to World Center
19 May 1994 – Grand Opening of Velma Morrison Interpretive Center
13 March 1994 – Madagascar Serpent-Eagle Captured for First Time in 60 Years

For more information, contact:

Susan Whaley
Public Relations Coordinator
Main Phone:	208-362-3716
Direct Phone:	208-362-8274
Cell Phone:	208-860-2641
Email:	swhaley@peregrinefund.org
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