Near Berlin in Worcester County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Peregrine Falcon Migration
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 16, 2022
1. Peregrine Falcon Migration Marker
Inscription.
Peregrine Falcon Migration. . Each Autumn Assateague Island is a refuge for migrating tundra peregrine falcons (falco peregrinus tundrius). In 1958, falconer and conservationist Alva G. Nyemur confirmed the presence here of this previously-unrecognized race of peregrine. During September and October they travel from breeding grounds in the Arctic to wintering areas in Central and South America. Since 1939 the research efforts of falconers and raptor biologists on Assateague have provided an invaluable population index of the magnificent predator. Persecuted until the 1960's, peregrines are hunters of small birds and waterfowl. Identified by their long, pointed wings and rapid, powerful wingbeat, they may be observed in flight or sitting on the beach.
Each Autumn Assateague Island is a refuge for migrating tundra peregrine falcons (falco peregrinus tundrius). In 1958, falconer and conservationist Alva G. Nyemur confirmed the presence here of this previously-unrecognized race of peregrine. During September and October they travel from breeding grounds in the Arctic to wintering areas in Central and South America. Since 1939 the research efforts of falconers and raptor biologists on Assateague have provided an invaluable population index of the magnificent predator. Persecuted until the 1960's, peregrines are hunters of small birds and waterfowl. Identified by their long, pointed wings and rapid, powerful wingbeat, they may be observed in flight or sitting on the beach.
Erected 1994.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1958.
Location. 38° 14.166′ N, 75° 8.246′ W. Marker is near Berlin, Maryland, in Worcester County. Marker can be reached from Stephen Decatur Highway south of Verrazano Bridge (Maryland Route 611), on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7307 Stephen Decatur Hwy, Chantilly VA 20152, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 16, 2022
2. Peregrine Falcon Migration Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 18, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 72 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 18, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
