Indiana's Peregrine Falcons

Three peregrine falcon chicks were banded Monday, June 12, 2017, at Market Tower, in downtown Indianapolis. The Indiana peregrine falcon reintroduction project began in 1991 with the release of 15 young birds in Indianapolis. Over the next three years, releases occurred in Fort Wayne, South Bend and Evansville. A total of 60 young peregrine falcons were released in the state. Known peregrine falcon nests are monitored every year and the young are banded for identification. Efforts continue to identify likely nest sites and erect nest boxes in various parts of the state to encourage additional nesting by peregrine falcons.