>From Russell Rogers, Seattle WA, rrogers at halcyon.com

Back in the 80's, Peregrine Falcon nesting platforms were constructed and
Peregrine Falcons were put on them at many places along coastal areas of
the Northeast Coast, where Peregrine Falcons have never nested. The result
of this was good for the falcons, and bad for Piping Plovers.

Is this good or bad?

On Mon, 19 Jun 1995, Scott Richardson wrote:

> The use of chimneys by swifts may help to maintain or improve the species'
> status. This reminds me of bluebirds being assisted by nest-box programs,
> raptors using constructed platforms, and martins living in condos.
>
> How do Tweeters feel about bird populations relying on human intervention
> for this kind of short- or long-term nest-site availability?
>
> I recognize this question has the potential to lead to a number of
> tangential threads, which is fine, but there is one specific question on
> my mind:
>
> When considering a change of status for a threatened or endangered
> species, should the type of potential nest sites available (i.e.,
> natural versus artificial) be among criteria for downlisting?
>
> Scott Richardson
> Olympia
> richasar at dfw.wa.gov
>