After Tom saw a television program about peregrines and efforts to reintroduce them in their home ranges, he suggested that Bob Barth contact the New Jersey DEP Division of Fish & Wildlife's Endangered and Nongame Species Program (ENSP) to get protection and help for the birds. In response to their call, biologists placed a nest box on the roof of the building which the birds took to right away.

The building's tenants were alerted to the birds' presence, and have acted as the stewards of their resident endangered species ever since. In 2000 the pair produced 2 young, and every year since has seen 3-4 chicks fledge. In 2005 four eggs were laid but only 3 hatched.

Thanks to a grant from the Verizon Foundation, a webcam was successfully installed in 2001, providing an educational connection for the people of New Jersey and around the world to witness these amazing birds. (Please see the 2001 Image Gallery for more images of that year's successful nesting season.)

Peregrines remain at 101 Hudson year round. During March, they begin territorial displays in anticipation of the breeding season. An average brood of 3-4 eggs is laid in April and hatches in early to mid-May. The young birds then fledge the nest in June. The Division of Fish and Wildlife has also installed a display in the lobby of 101 Hudson to provide building employees and visitors with a "live cam" view of the birds as well as background on peregrines in New Jersey.

The Peregrine Project relies on public support. The The Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ is a non-profit organization which supports the work of the ENSP. To make a donation, go directly to their Donate Now Web site.

Photo Credit: Steve Heller, Verizon