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Neotropical Raptor Conservation Program Working to Conserve Birds of Prey in Nature Majesty on the Wing - Bald Eagle ©1978, Robert Bateman.Courtesy of the artist and Mill Pond Press, Inc. Venice, FL 34292 1999 Annual Report the peregrine fund world center for birds of prey LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT he Peregrine Falcon was legally removed from the list of threatened and endangered species within the Endangered Species Act (ESA) on 25 August 1999 (see page 2 for details). Although the Peregrine was out of jeopardy for some years, the restoration effort could never be considered complete until this legal action was taken. Based on geographic area and results, the restoration of the Peregrine Falcon must be considered the most significant species recovery program in the 20th TCentury in North America. The proposed de-listing of the Bald Eagle will be a good beginning for this new century! The Peregrine Fund was involved in the early days of Bald Eagle restoration. In 1976 we pioneered the method for release of eagles to the wild, helping New York State launch its endangered species program. The two eaglets we released by “hacking” were removed, one each, from nests with three young in Wisconsin where the Bald Eagle population was healthy. Some people criticized the release as just a publicity stunt for the Nation’s Bicentennial Year. Incredibly, these first two released eagles bred in 1979, just 80 miles away from the release location, raising two young of their own and continuing to nest there for many years. The success demonstrated the methods we developed for the Peregrines had broad application for other species and, more importantly, that species restoration was possible. The reintroduction of Bald Eagles in New York was expanded and continued as it was in many other states and internationally with other eagle species by other private and government organizations. We look forward to the de-listing and have placed the Bald Eagle on the cover in recognition of that important outcome. Our con- gratulations to all involved! Although restoration of the Peregrine Falcon and Bald Eagle in North America are magnificent accomplishments, never was either species in jeopardy of extinction throughout its entire range as was the case for the Mauritius Kestrel. The Mauritius Kestrel exists on a single island, Mauritius, in the Indian Ocean. In the mid 1970s when The Peregrine Fund became involved, working with the Mauritius Wildlife Appeal Fund, Jersey Wildlife Preservation Trust, and others, most people considered the species beyond hope of recovery, as only one pair was known to remain and no more than three to five total kestrels existed. Today the Mauritius Kestrel flourishes, and there are believed to be over 700 kestrels. For raptor restoration, this accomplishment must head the list for species restoration in the 20th Century. In 1993 we were asked by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the State of Hawai‘i to assume an important role in restoration of the Hawaiian Crow and, later, all of the State’s endangered birds. Only two raptor species breed in Hawai‘i, the Hawaiian Owl and Hawaiian Hawk, and neither is in jeopardy, although the hawk is listed under the ESA as “endangered.” Through a herculean effort by The Peregrine Fund staff and cooperators, a great deal has been accomplished in just a few years. Much of the knowledge and physical foundation needed for effective species restoration in Hawai`i now exists. We did all we could File Photos short of reshaping our organization, which was the next requirement if the program results achieved First release to the were to continue at the same pace. In 2000, our role, staff, and the program in Hawai‘i are being trans- wild by hacking of nestling Bald Eagles - ferred to the Zoological Society of San Diego (see pages 8 & 9). We are again re-focusing on raptors. 1976, New York state. Even working only on raptors, however, the actions needed far exceed our resources, emphasizing the importance of being realistic, effective, and collaborating with others. Our varying involvements with all of the above-mentioned species and projects have convinced us of this conclusion. Over 30 years ago Tom Cade founded The Peregrine Fund. I have touched on only a portion of the organization’s record and even so believe it to be remarkable. The qualities and traditions which have helped achieve these results in the 20th Century must be remembered and emphasized as we pro- ceed into the future. Therefore, we present to you “Raptor 2100,” The Peregrine Fund’s plan for the 21st Century (page 1). With this plan comes a request for your continued partnership. Sincerely yours, Bill Burnham President BUILDING TO LAST – RAPTOR 2100 RAPTOR 2100: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY A STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE 21ST CENTURY: RAPTOR 2100 Objective: Working to Conserve Wild Populations of Birds of Prey Early in 1998, The Peregrine Fund Board and staff began a series of retreats and meetings to review who we are, what we stand Synopsis: The Peregrine Fund works worldwide for, why we exist, and where we are going. Having an almost three-decade history of building upon successes and annually to conserve wild populations of birds of prey. achieving meaningful results provided an excellent basis for review and discussion. The process required almost two years and Conserving raptors provides an umbrella of pro- tection for entire ecosystems and their biodiver- resulted in “A Strategic Plan For The 21st Century: Raptor 2100.” sity. We are a non-political, solution-oriented, hands-on, science-based organization. Goals are achieved by restoring and maintaining viable he successful completion of the Pere- versity; and (4) when raptors can be used for help us decide in what to invest our conser- populations of species in jeopardy; studying grine Falcon restoration prompted us developing local capacity for conservation in vation resources (dollars, people, time, etc.): little-known species; conserving habitat; educat- to review and define the major objec- the developing world; and (5) our efforts can (1) degree of species endangerment; (2) level ing students; developing local capacity for sci- tives of The Peregrine Fund with the aim of contribute to conservation of habitat and the of knowledge about the species; (3) probabil- ence and conservation in developing countries; Tbuilding an organization that will continue to environment on which raptors depend. ity that others can and will do the work; (4) and providing factual information to the public. Since beginning work in 1970 we have assisted work through the next century to conserve Raptor 2100 National Program includes level of impact of results compared with level raptor conservation projects in more than 40 birds of prey in the wild. The resulting strate- actions that we can apply to conserve species of investment of resources; (5) how the proj- countries on six continents. gic plan, Raptor 2100,describes the major within the United States. These include: (1) ect fits with others underway or planned; and objectives of the organization, provides a hands-on raptor management actions (e.g., (6) whether we are capable of accomplishing guideline for prioritizing projects to achieve captive breeding and release); (2) providing the project successfully. those objectives, and outlines how we antici- advice and knowledge to others (e.g., federal, Projects will be evaluated annually using pate the plan will be implemented. state, and local government); (3) public edu- the following guidelines to help decide The Peregrine Fund’s objective for Raptor cation; (4) hands-on enhancement of raptor whether or not to continue the project: (1) 2100 is to work to conserve wild populations habitats; and (5) basic research. adequate progress towards defined objec- of birds of prey. Implicit within Raptor 2100 Raptor 2100 International Program includes tives; (2) prior and future organizational is the understanding that we will build on all of the actions in the National Program, as resource investments needed to be success- the strengths and characteristics of The Pere- needed and appropriate, plus actions that are ful; (3) availability of financial, staff, and facil- grine Fund that collectively make us a applicable in many developing nations where ity resources; (4) impact and sustainability of unique conservation organization, such as: a lack of knowledge, expertise, or infrastruc- the results; (5) project cost and proportion of our focus on birds of prey; hands-on, sci- ture are often the greatest challenges to project cost provided by The Peregrine Fund. ence-based projects; and our non-political, achieving conservation. These include: (1) Overall, a successful project will demon- solution-oriented approach that draws people increasing knowledge and understanding of strate one or more of the following bench- together to work on shared goals. We occupy the natural history and status of little-known mark results: (1) preventing the extinction of a unique and important niche in the conser- raptors through field studies; (2) conserving a species; (2) conservation of important vation community and by extending our raptors and their habitats, to include working raptor habitat; (3) an increase in knowledge global activities we expect to have a major to prevent species from becoming endan- of species; or (4) developing individual and impact on conservation of raptors and other gered; (3) developing local capacity to achieve organizational conservation and science species in their ecosystems. conservation through training, support, and capacity internationally to carry initiatives Methods are divided into those that will be developing infrastructure; (4) providing forward. Exceptional staff and Board mem- applied within the U.S. (Raptor 2100 National opportunities for student training and sup- bers are both a hallmark of the past and criti- Program) and those applied throughout the rest port; (5) providing information to govern- cal for the future.
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