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Peregrine Falcon Monitoring Through Webcams

Peregrine Falcon Monitoring Through Webcams. Alan Williams Data Manager, Shenandoah National Park 2008 GIS / Data Management Conference March 31 – April 3, 2008 Fort Collins, CO. Background. 1941 ~ 350 peregrine pairs in the Eastern U.S. (Hickey 1942).

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Peregrine Falcon Monitoring Through Webcams

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  1. Peregrine Falcon Monitoring Through Webcams Alan Williams Data Manager, Shenandoah National Park2008 GIS / Data Management ConferenceMarch 31 – April 3, 2008 Fort Collins, CO

  2. Background 1941 ~ 350 peregrine pairs in the Eastern U.S. (Hickey 1942). 80 historic aeries in the Central and Southern Appalachians 24 peregrine aeries in Appalachians of Virginia 1940s through 1960s, widespread use of DDT. 1950s and 1960s decline of peregrines caused by DDT and other factors. 1964 there were no nesting peregrines east of the Mississippi.

  3. Background (cont) DDT is banned in 1972 and peregrines are placed on the Endangered Species List in 1973. Federal & State recovery efforts throughout the East from 1974-1993 (Cornell Univ. initiated). From 1978-1993, 130 falcons were released in the mountains of Virginia. 37 peregrines successfully released from SHEN 1989-1993. Wild peregrine nest success in 1994, 1996, 1997 Peregrine Falcons removed from the Endangered Species List 1999

  4. Area Overview

  5. Recent activities 59 peregrines successfully released from SHEN 2001-2007. 3 young fledged from a wild nest on stony man 2005-2007 (only known nest in VA mountains)

  6. Stony Man Mountain • Remote monitoring camera system installed 2006 • Solar Powered • Web accessible • ~$2500 set-up Peregrine Falcon Nest

  7. Nest Site Layout & System WWW Valley Access Point Antennas (POE) Control Box Image Server Batteries etc Solar Panels Nest Waterproof CMOS Bullet Cameras

  8. View from the Mountain

  9. Network Links Valley Access Point Park HQ 7 miles Stony Man Nest Site Skyland Lodge

  10. Wi-Fi Antennas

  11. Wi-fi radios Engenius / Senao Wireless Client Bridge / Access Point (200mw)

  12. Solar Panels

  13. Control Box Rubbermaid Action Packer 12volt system 2 deep cycle marine batteries

  14. Control Box Components Axis Image Server Ethernet Switch Programmable Timer (12 v) Solar Charge Controller

  15. Cameras • Waterproof CMOS Bullet Cameras • Stuck to the rock with electricians putty

  16. Image Server Interface

  17. Image Server Features • Scheduled and motion triggered images emailed or sent via FTP • WGet utility also used to ‘pull’ images from server for web site

  18. Remote System Monitoring

  19. Example Images

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  35. Public Web Site

  36. Resources Pasadena Networks, LLC carries a wide selection of wireless networking equipment. www.wlanparts.com/ Invictus Networks, LLC wireless systems and support. www.invictusnetworks.com/ NORTHWEST POWER CO, LLC Solar equipment and supplies. www.nwpwr.com/ SecurityCameraWorld.com Good selections of camers and cables etc. www.securitycameraworld.com/

  37. Questions… • Alan Williams • Ecologist / Data Manager • Natural Resources - NCR • Shenandoah National Park • 3655 USHWY 211 E • Luray, VA 22835 • Phone:540-999-3431 • Email: Alan_Williams@nps.gov Server Link Monitor Link

  38. Thanks to the project supporters • Project supporters: • Shenandoah National Park • Shenandoah National Park Association (SNPA) • Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF) • ARAMARK (park concessioner) • The Center for Conservation Biology • Virginia Department of Transportation • Web Support:Virginia Coast Reserve Long-Term Ecological Research

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