Auburn Quarry Raptor Nesting Closures

In the Bay Area Rock Climbing book by Thornburg it is noted that parts of Auburn Quarry close for Raptor Nesting.  I know there is a sign there, but can't find any dates anywhere else about this "closure" and I've talked to tons of people that have climbed in the closed areas recently.  So- is there actually a closure still?

I didn’t see any notice last time I went a few weeks ago. I am sure they post it at the trailhead and at the crag. There’s a message board in front of the memorial crag.

Last time it was announced I think it was just the twin towers area closed.

Last years notice had basically everything upward of Horseshoe Canyon closed. I just don’t wanna be the asshole that violates the closure and messes things up for everyone

"The Upper Quarry at Cave Valley/Auburn Quarry is now open for climbing! The falcons have fled and were successful in raising 3 chicks for the first time we know of in the Cave Valley Area!"

CRAGS on FB

That's cool, but conditions look atrocious.

Colonel Mustard wrote:...it’s probably gonna be way too hot to really enjoy climbing there soon anyway.

hahahaha, as though somebody could "enjoy" climbing at Auburn anyway! Hilarious.

Hey man, bring your bliss with you, no matter where you go, there you are....:)

#stokeforperegins

I've climbed at Auburn Quarry during all four of its climbing seasons!

1. The hand blistering one.
2. The muddy one.
3. The one where jams numb your fingers.
4. THe other muddy one.

1. Hot, sweaty choss
2. Wet, slippery choss
3. Freezing cold choss
4. Wet, slippery choss

Peter J wrote: 1. Hot, sweaty choss
2. Wet, slippery choss
3. Freezing cold choss
4. Wet, slippery choss

So, you choose choss?

"He who chews choss chooses choice choss"

I’m torn between defending the area and not really giving enough of a shit.

Justin Johnsen wrote: I've climbed at Auburn Quarry during all four of its climbing seasons!

1. The hand blistering one.
2. The muddy one.
3. The one where jams numb your fingers.
4. THe other muddy one.

What's not to like?

Colonel Mustard wrote: I’m torn between defending the area and not really giving enough of a shit.

NO no no! It's a terrible place! Snakes! Big MEAN POISONOUS snakes, and an all day slog through manzanita and poison oak to get to the choss. And if it's not raining it's too hot, and besides the terrible conditions, it's....always covered in ants. Big MEAN BITING ants. 

I wish I could like all of these posts with a single click.

I don't get the appeal of this place. From the Bay it is no closer than Table Mtn or The Bear/Bubble once you factor in the approach and the rockfall/choss factor is awful.