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Several park trails close for peregrine falcon nesting March 16, 2021 on Environment, News BAR HARBOR — Peregrine falcons are again defending nesting territories in Acadia National Park. The Jordan Cliffs Trail, Precipice Trail and a portion of the Orange & Black Path will close to public entry on March 17 until further notice. Park staff have observed adults at these sites engaging in courtship and pre-nesting behavior signaling the birds’ intentions to nest and raise chicks during the spring and early summer. The National Park Service has closed the cliffs and associated trails t...

Acadia National Park Trails Close Due To Nesting Peregrine Falcons The birds are once again getting ready to nest within certain areas of Acadia National Park and they soon will be defending their young and their territory. Officials with Acadia National Park have informed us that beginning today, the Jordan Cliffs Trail, Precipice Trail, and a portion of the Orange & Black Path will close to public entry until further notice, as peregrine falcons engage in courtship and will soon raise their young and protect them by dive-bombing any pending threat. According to a press release, "The Nationa...