FaclonCam Project

Our work and impact

FalconCam is a wildlife research and public engagement project at Charles Sturt University that monitors peregrine falcons nesting on the Orange campus. Using live-stream cameras installed in a nest box on a campus water tower, the project allows researchers and the public to observe the falcons’ behaviour, diet and breeding activity.

Who it supports

FalconCam engages and supports:

• Wildlife researchers and students
• School students and educators
• Citizen scientists and bird enthusiasts
• The wider community interested in wildlife conservation.

Key focus areas include:

• Wildlife monitoring and research
  Studying peregrine falcon breeding behaviour, nesting patterns and feeding activity.
• Citizen science and community engagement
  Encouraging the public to observe and learn about wildlife through the FalconCam live stream.
• Environmental education
  Providing educational resources for schools and community groups interested in biodiversity and conservation.
• Technology-enabled wildlife observation
  Using camera technology to document wildlife behaviour that is normally difficult to observe.

The initiative aims to:

• Increase understanding of peregrine falcon behaviour and ecology
• Promote community engagement with wildlife and conservation
• Support research and education in environmental science
• Inspire greater appreciation of biodiversity.

Partners

• Charles Sturt University School of Environmental and Agricultural Sciences
• Wildlife researchers and citizen science participants

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