In Manitoba the status of the Peregrine falcon remains Endangered. Breeding pairs are associated with urban settings and the challenge is to expand the breeding range beyond the urban landscapes.
Parkland Mews in partnership with the Wildlife Branch of the Manitoba Government produced the official Manitoba Endangered Peregrine Falcon Plan and Strategy in 2003. Since then nearly 100 young Peregrines have been produced in captivity many destined for release into the wild.
Natal area learning by Peregrines has a large influence on future breeding behaviour and given their adaptive nature it is believed that a pathway forward can be developed whereby young Peregrines are habituated to particular nest sites and habitats that will allow for a transition to nesting in alternative habitats across southern Manitoba.
The Peregrine Falcon Recovery Strategy is heavily dependent upon the ancient art of falconry to breed falcons outside of a captive environment. It is a step by step process building on a continuum of achievable short term objectives.
