How many peregrine falcons are in new york?

There are currently over 260 nesting pairs of peregrine falcons in New York State, according to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Peregrine falcons are one of the most successful conservation stories in the state, having been brought back from near extinction in the early 1970s. Thanks to the efforts of conservationists and a ban on DDT, the peregrine falcon population in New York has rebounded to a point where it is now considered a stable and healthy species.