Peregrine Falcon: Woburn, female
January 23, 2017 in Peregrine Falcon Woburn
January 23, 2017 in Peregrine Falcon Woburn
January 19, 2017 in Peregrine Falcon Woburn
January 17, 2017 in Peregrine Falcon Woburn
Wonderful to see the female falcon back around the nest ledge again. She has distinctive spotting on her belly as opposed to the lateral bands of the likely older male falcon. In this image the female seems to have encountered some white debris that streaks her forehead and belly feathers? A beautiful morning with lots of sun and light winds.
January 7, 2017 in Peregrine Falcon Woburn
January 4, 2017 in Peregrine Falcon Woburn
Under partly sunny conditions with temps in the 30’s, had a nice time observing the male peregrine falcon perched on a favorite rocky outcropping near the nest ledge. After 20 minutes, the falcon barely moved, other than to constantly turn its head and look around at nearby birds and a few other minor distractions.
December 13, 2016 in Peregrine Falcon Woburn
December 11, 2016 in Peregrine Falcon Woburn
December 8, 2016 in Peregrine Falcon Woburn
Made a pass by the Woburn Peregrines this morning under cloudy and overcast conditions as the morning temperatures have been in high 20’s and low 30’s. This morning had light winds from the southwest. The new female was perched on one of the utility poles, in this case, the pole with the double set of two cross bars. It was squawking quite a bit and then flew off to the quarry wall and landed in the nest used by the ravens early last breeding season!
December 6, 2016 in Peregrine Falcon Woburn
December 3, 2016 in Peregrine Falcon Woburn
Made a short visit to visit the Woburn Peregrines in early afternoon under partly sunny skies and very windy conditions with huge wind gusts at 30+ MPH. Temps in mid-forties. Upon arrival found the male peregrine perched to the west of the nest ledge in one of the regular locations. Heard the gentle soft call of the female, but at first unable to locate her. Finally found her just to east of the male at almost the same height. She called quite a few times, but softly and quietly. Watched her a bit while preening and keeping an eye on her surroundings!