Some cliffs, overlooks closed to protect peregrines
Hiking Vermontâs hillsides is a great way to enjoy a spring day, but the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department and Audubon Vermont recommend people check to see if the area they are planning to hike or climb is open. âPeregrine falcons are very sensitive to human presence during their breeding season, so we ask climbers and hikers to please maintain a respectful distance from all nests,â said state wildlife biologist Doug Morin. âThe areas closed include the portions of the cliffs where the birds are nesting and the trails leading to cliff tops or overlooks.â Biologist...