‘Critical time of year’: Zion National Park closes climbing areas as peregrine falcons return

ST. GEORGE — One of Zion National Park’s signs of spring is the return of the monogamous peregrine falcons. Park officials confirm that these fast, high-flying birds frequently return to the same territory yearly.  “If they are forced off their nests, they may not return, and that’s why it’s so important that we do not disturb […]