2026 Peregrine Trapps Closure Lifted

Message from the Mohonk Preserve:

Peregrine Temporary Climbing Restrictions Lifted

With the Trapps peregrines settling into a quiet stretch this season, our team has confirmed that breeding attempts were unsuccessful this spring. Our observations suggest that no additional breeding is expected in the Trapps this season. The good news is that our Conservation Science staff and Peregrine Watch volunteers are still observing activity at the Bonticou and Millbrook cliffs, where monitoring will continue.

As a result, temporary climbing restrictions in the Trapps will be lifted on Wednesday, May 13.

Thank you to our Conservation Science staff, Peregrine Watch volunteers, and the climbing community for supporting the protection of these remarkable falcons.

Based on our experience, current scientific research and raptor protection strategies of conservation partners, the Preserve will continue applying a responsive management approach each year during the early breeding season to optimize successful eyrie (cliff nest) site selection. Click here to learn more about peregrines on the Shawangunk Ridge.