The Red Deer River Naturalists have teamed up with Telus and Alberta Fish and Wildlife to provide a new nesting box high atop the Telus communications antenna in Highland Green.
The nest box has replaced one that has been the home of a pair of peregrine falcons for the past 10 years.
Members of the club and the public alike are now able to keep a close look at any activity in the nest box as the site will feature a camera inside the box.
For more information on the RDRN and the falcon family, visit the Red Deer River Naturalists website at www.rdrn.fanweb.ca
Objectives of the Red Deer River Naturalists:
1. To encourage Central Albertans to increase their knowledge, understanding and appreciation of natural history.
2. To work towards conservation of natural areas and of species native to Central Alberta.
3. To help prevent abuse of the natural resources.
4. To work with nature clubs within The Federation of Alberta Naturalists, and with other organizations having similar objectives, towards greater understanding, enjoyment and conservation of the natural heritage of Alberta.
5. To promote the study of natural history through varied channels of communication, field trips, and outdoor activities.
6. To co-operate with groups having related interests to promote the exchange of information, and to encourage the representation of the Society's views at Local, Provincial, National and International levels as appropriate.
7. To acquire lands, by purchase or otherwise, for the purposes of preserving natural features and pursuing the objectives of the Society.