Ralph Rogers initiated his peregrine falcon research in Texas in the mid-1970s. Ralph moved to Montana shortly after and continued his studies. Ralph has worked on all phases of the peregrine falcon, including leading the North American Falconry Association. Ralph has conducted surveys for the Montana agencies responsible for the management of the peregrine falcon and for the Peregrine Fund. He has recently completed eight years of Montana Peregrine surveys (1999-2006) with Jay Sumner of the Montana Peregrine Institute.

Steve Gilbert was part owner, president and wildlife biologist for a Helena, Montana environmental consulting firm (OEA Research, Inc.) from 1974-1999.   In 1971 and 1973 he surveyed birds in the North Cascades and the length of the Columbia River in Washington for the U. of W.  In 1974 he assisted with a study on sympatry of icelandic gulls off the coast of Baffin Island, NWT.  From 1978 through 2001 he conducted bird surveys in Montana and South Dakota.  All bird surveys included standard techniques for raptors.  In 1999, under contract to the Montana Peregrine Institute he conducted surveys of cliff-nesting raptors for Glacier National Park.  Mr. Gilbert presently works part time for Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks as the state non-motorized trails specialist and consults part time.