Peregrine Falcon: Woburn – fall colors

October 11, 2016 in Peregrine Falcon Woburn

_w7i9329-001The male peregrine falcon was perched this morning on one of the regular perch locations near the top of the quarry. The perch is a vertical rocky outcropping above and just to the right of the nest ledge.  It is normally covered with whitewash and easy to locate.  A beautiful sunny morning bursting with fall foliage all around!

Peregrine Falcon: Woburn leg stretching!

October 3, 2016 in Peregrine Falcon Woburn

_w7i6718-001Another bright sunny morning with light winds from the west, and temps in low 60’s.  Stopped by for a look at the Woburn Peregrines and had very nice looks at the unbanded male while he stretched his wings and both his legs!

Peregrine Falcon: Woburn adult female

September 26, 2016 in Peregrine Falcon Woburn

_w7i5561-001Under cloudy skies and fading light, had a nice opportunity to visit the Woburn Peregrines and found the female atop one of her favorite utility pole perch locations.  She sat and watched her local world without a concern or distraction.  The top of the pole is about 40 feet in height and affords terrific views of the local area.  At one point she launched into flight, made a one large circular loop and returned to the pole perch!

Peregrine Falcon: adult male Woburn

September 25, 2016 in Peregrine Falcon Woburn

_w7i5446-001Was able to visit the Woburn Peregrines in late afternoon a bit earlier than normal.  Under late afternoon light, had nice looks at the adult male as the final streaks of direct light were cast upon the nest ledge and the perched adult male.  Shortly after, he flew off to the west and perched on a rocky ledge behind one of the nearby industrial buildings.

 

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Peregrine Falcon: Woburn – adult female

September 22, 2016 in Peregrine Falcon Woburn

_w7i4465-001Another stunning morning with amazing blue skies and radiant sunshine!  Made a pass by the Woburn Peregrines and was blessed to find the adult female perched again on a utility pole in the SW  corner of the parking complex.  She perched quietly and spent a bunch of her time preening and basking in the sun.  Her position allowed for nice looks and an ability to see her bi-colored left leg bands with the alphanumeric “32/BC” numbers and letters.  Her adult plumage looks terrific!

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Peregrine: adult male Woburn

September 21, 2016 in Peregrine Falcon Woburn

_w7i4437-001Made a late afternoon visit in search of the Woburn Peregrines in fading light conditions.  Very nice looks at the male peregrine perched on  rocky outcropping just west of the nest ledge.  It was perched quietly and preening with no distractions and little other activity nearby.

Peregrine Falcon: female in Woburn

September 15, 2016 in Peregrine Falcon Woburn

_w7i4184-001The female has taken a liking to a regular perch atop a utility pole in the SW corner of the overall parking lot.  She likes to just sit and watch with a good view of the nest ledge in the distance.  This was a stunning morning with cobble blue skies, brilliant sunshine and light winds.  She is easy to identify from her leg bands but also from her lateral chest barring which still shows as much thicker than the males chest barring!

Peregrine Falcon pair: Woburn, MA

September 14, 2016 in Peregrine Falcon Woburn

_w7i3332-001Found the female peregrine in Woburn this morning as she was resting comfortably inside the nest ledge.  The male whizzed by and about a few times but she remained in place.  They have been quite a bit together near the nest ledge nest and nearby.  The are mindful of each other’s whereabouts but not overly concerned.  they tend not to squawk at each other very much during this time of the year.

 

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Peregrine Falcon: Woburn, MA

September 13, 2016 in Peregrine Falcon Woburn

_w7i3122-001Another morning visit to check out the Woburn Peregrines!  Observed the female perched on a rocky outcropping just to the west of the nest ledge.  She was partially hidden in the shade of the bright morning sun!

Peregrine Falcon: Woburn – preening

August 30, 2016 in Peregrine Falcon Woburn

_W7I2017-001Nice looks this morning of the adult male peregrine falcon in Woburn as it sat on the perch by the nest ledge.  It spent most of its time preening feathers and just taking it slow.