Falcons take flight internationally

11 OCTOBER 2011

The FalconCam Project is reaching new heights with a family of Peregrines currently located in the water tower at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Orange. Three eggs recently hatched and every move the as yet un-named chicks make is being captured on cameras and the live footage can be viewed around the world. “Our website is receiving 950 to 1 100 visitors per day which is about seven times more than the normal daily average,” explains project coordinator Mr Scott Banks. “We have been receiving comments and well-wishes from around the world including Canada, USA, Netherlands and Poland.” A public screen and information was recently set up at the CSU Library 24-hour Learning Commons area. “There’s 24/7 nest coverage now thanks to the updating of software for the website.” Updating the software and the recent purchase of a new high definition camera has all been made possible from fundraising. “One of our biggest benefactors, the 30 Squadron Beaufighter Association will visit Charles Sturt University later this month so we can show them the project.”

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