The Peregrine Falcon is a fully protected species in California and a special status species in Yosemite due to its sensitivity to disturbance during the nesting season. To protect this species, the Superintendent of Yosemite National Park is designating peregrine nesting cliffs as areas closed to visitor use, including climbing and slack-lining activities, until peregrine […]
Updated: Peregrine Closure 4/26/17
Closures for Peregrine Falcon Protection April 26, 2017 The peregrine falcon is a fully protected species in California and a special status species in Yosemite due to its sensitivity to disturbance during the nesting season. To protect this species, the superintendent of Yosemite National Park is designating peregrine nesting cliffs as areas closed to visitor […]
Peregrine Closure Update 7/15/16
July 15th Peregrine closure update. Arch Rock and Fairview Dome have closures in effect until Aug. 1st.
Peregrine Closure Update 5/24/16
Updated Peregrine Falcon closures. May 24, 2016