Peregrine Falcon: Albany St., Boston, MA

October 15, 2017 in Peregrine Falcons Eastern Massachusetts, Peregrine Falcons Massachusetts

_W7I0923-001This female peregrine falcon was first observed while it was circling in flight over the access road off of SE Expressway while I was driving north.  With a little bit of extra time in the schedule, was thankfully able to divert and search the local area around Albany Street.  It was quite a treat to discover the perched falcon on a building security camera at the corner of the rooftop level! The seven story building is occupied National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories (NEIDL) located at 620 Albany Street.  The peregrine was seen from outside the tight security fence surrounding the building.

It was a nice afternoon under partly sunny skies, Wind: SW 14MPH, 72F.

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This is the resident female from the Christian Science Church administration building at 177 Huntington Avenue. Captured at nest on 05-24-17 by Norm Smith with a hand net and banded as an “After Second Year” (ASY) female – 1947-35707, and 05/BV black over green leg band on the left leg.

Peregrine Falcons: Boston University

December 15, 2016 in Uncategorized

_w7i2782-001While driving by BU this morning, another perched bird caught my attention, especially with a profile that strongly suggested a peregrine falcon.  The morning was filled bright sunshine and very blue skies.  Was able to pull in and park behind Agganis Arena.  Searched and scanned the 26 story dorm building known as StuVi II for the falcon.  Sure enough, it was high up near the roof line, in the sun and out of the wind.  Enjoyed nice looks and was able to capture a few documenting photos.  Scanned a bit further and was delighted to discover a second peregrine falcon.  This one had bi-colored left leg bands, but the distance was too great to make any positive ID for leg bands.

_w7i2872-001More on BU peregrines:  http://www.wbur.org/all-things-considered/2016/05/18/falcon-tagging-boston