State total now 11 active nests

Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources biologists confirmed three new peregrine falcon nests this year, bringing the statewide total to 11 known active nests. A Louisville nest was discovered in late May, while a new nest was documented in Covington June 10. A third nest was discovered in mid-March in Boone County.

Peregrine falcons were removed from the federal endangered species list a decade ago, but are still protected under the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act. There were no known nests in Kentucky when the department began restoration efforts 16 years ago.