Several park trails close for peregrine falcon nesting - Mount Desert Islander
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...