On the previous day, a total of five young birds of the rare species Saimaa falcon (Falco rusticolus saimensis) were transferred to the territory of Sailugemsky National Park. By the conclusion of June, an additional ten Saimaa falcons are scheduled to be introduced into the Altai Republic. These juveniles were supplied by the breeding facility of the Regional Public Foundation for the Conservation of Rare Birds "Peregrine Falcon" from the Tula Region. The initiative was endorsed by the Interregional Association "Irbis" and the Russian Bird Conservation Union.

This summer, the release of these birds into the wild in the Kosh-Agachsky district of the Altai Mountains on the territory of the Sailugemsky National Park is scheduled to occur using the heckling method. Initially, the chicks will be placed in designated aviaries-hedges, with one side of the hedges being covered by a fence net. The chicks, typically less than a month old and referred to as "downy chicks" due to the absence of developed flapping wings at this stage, will undergo a meticulous preparation process prior to their release into the wild. This preparation involves the provision of food in a manner that ensures the chicks remain uncontacted with humans until the opportune moment when they are to take to the skies and embark on their hunting training. The enclosed hake provides a protected environment for the nursery chicks, safeguarding them from inclement weather, such as wind, rain, and hail, as well as predators. This hake offers a superior level of protection for the chicks compared to a natural nest. Over a period of 3 to 5 weeks within the hake, the Saker Falcons undergo significant growth and strengthening, as well as adaptation to the local climate and future natural habitat. This developmental stage is crucial for their survival and well-being, and it is often considered to be a critical period for the birds. Subsequent to this, the net is removed, and the chicks commence their exploration of the vast expanse of Sailugem.

Sailugem National Park, in collaboration with various partners, has successfully released 20 pairs of falcons into the Altai wilderness through the implementation of the hacking method from 2021 to 2023. The Kosh-Agachsky District has been identified as a significant nesting habitat for the rare species of falcon, known as the "saker falcon." However, the population of these birds in the region, as well as throughout the country, has experienced a decline over the past two decades. This decline is attributed to various factors, including poaching for sale to falconers in Arab countries, climate change, and electrocution on unprotected power lines. The restoration of the Saker Falcon population in Altai is a complex and multifaceted undertaking. Sailugemsky National Park, in collaboration with its partners, has pioneered a novel approach to augmenting the Saker Falcon population. This strategy involves the release of hand-reared chicks into the wild, a process entailing the placement of young falcons in the nests of wild falcons. Additionally, the park has constructed artificial nesting sites, known as duplonas, along cliff faces. These structures are designed to provide secure and protected habitats for Saker Falcons, facilitating their ability to locate suitable nesting sites.

In 2024, the following organizations participated in the project: Interregional Association "Irbis," nursery of the Regional Public Foundation for the Conservation of Rare Birds "Peregrine Falcon," and Russian Bird Conservation Union.