March 18, 2018 in Near the Clock Tower, Peregrine Falcons Eastern Massachusetts, Peregrine Falcons Massachusetts
Under clear skies, bright sun, strong NW winds at 17MPH, gusting 23MPH, and temp around 18F, with wind chill at 3F, made a short visit to look for Peregrine Falcons at Boston University. Located one falcon next to the entry to the nest box atop the 26 story Stu Vi II high rise student dorms.
December 7, 2017 in Peregrine Falcons Eastern Massachusetts, Peregrine Falcons Massachusetts
Made a short visit to Boston University this morning to look for the resident pair of peregrine falcons. This pair of adult peregrine falcons were seen basking in the glow of the rising sun on the east side of the building, high atop 26-story StuVi II at Boston University! Due to the distance, no ability to observe leg bands for more detailed information.
October 19, 2017 in Peregrine Falcons Eastern Massachusetts, Peregrine Falcons Massachusetts
Had a nice early morning visit to the Student Village high rise buildings on the Boston University campus this morning. With clear skies and bright sun, had nice looks at the resident pair of peregrine falcons that make their home atop the 26-story StuVi II. They were active around the tower and then settled in around the nest box. The falcons maintain a variety of regular perch locations around the extended complex of nearby buildings. Sightings of both peregrines are frequently made from a distance, at Magazine Beach in Cambridge on the opposite side of the Charles River.
According to Tom French at MassWildlife, the BU male has a left leg band with 12/BD black over green, banded as a chick in 2013 on the Newark Paper Company in a renovated mill building at 250 Canal Street, Lawrence. On the left, is a file photo of this same bird as a hatch year fledgling, getting ready to make first flight. The image was taken on June 4, 2013 from a rooftop in a complex of mill buildings in Lawrence, MA.
June 7, 2017 in Peregrine Falcons Eastern Massachusetts, Peregrine Falcons Massachusetts
At least 2 chicks were seen playing around and wing flapping atop one of the high rise towers at Boston University. The 2 chicks were seen near the nest box with both adults perched nearby and keeping a close eye on the chicks!
December 15, 2016 in Uncategorized
While 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.
More on BU peregrines: http://www.wbur.org/all-things-considered/2016/05/18/falcon-tagging-boston
