Lawrence Peregrines: male

January 20, 2016 in Verizon Cell Tower

CF2C3769-001The Lawrence Peregrines really enjoy the hot air exhaust vents at the Verizon Tower and tend to stay close to the vents.  Checked on them this morning and only found the male perched on one of the ledges.  The winds were strong at almost 20 MPH with gusts up to the mid-twenties.  Skies were clear with lots of bright sunshine and temps in the low 20’s and wind chill in the low single digits!  The left leg color bands are just barely visible.

Lawrence Peregrines: Verizon Cell Tower

January 19, 2016 in Verizon Cell Tower

CF2C3717-001The Peregrines continue to huddle in the cold weather on the exhaust vent ledges on the south side of the Verizon Cell Tower in Lawrence.  Stopped by this morning and observed the male peregrine.  It was a blustery morning with winds blowing out of the west around 22 MPH with guts up to 30+ MPH…mostly cloudy skies and temps just below 20 degrees F and a windchill around zero!

Lawrence Peregrines: Verizon Cell Tower

January 18, 2016 in Verizon Cell Tower

CF2C3641-001Went by the Ayer Mills Clock Tower this afternoon looking for the local peregrines….no luck!  Winds were blowing close to 20 MPH with guts up to 30 MPH; cloudy skies with a few breaks, and temps in the mid-20’s.  In light of colder temps, made a pass by the Verizon Cell Tower….only to find both peregrines nestled near one another on south facing upper floor warm air exhaust vents!

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Peregrines: Haverhill

January 18, 2016 in Peregrine Falcons Haverhill

CF2C3577-001While making a short tour through Haverhill this afternoon, had a nice opportunity to locate one of the peregrine falcons perched on an air conditioning unit hanging outside a 7th floor window in the Bank of America building in downtown Haverhill.  Was able to just observe for a while, then captured a few images.  Bingo, the female flies around in a loop and lands on an adjacent AC unit, two windows over, same top floor.  After a few minutes, the female took off quickly in pursuit!

For more, 3 photos posted: http://www.pbase.com/birdshots/image/162366895

Peregrine: Woburn male

January 18, 2016 in Peregrine Falcon Woburn

The unbanded male peregrine was seen ripping prey apart early this afternoon with winds out of the west blowing 15-20 MPH, temps in mid-20’s, and scattered clouds.

Peregrine: Woburn

January 12, 2016 in Peregrine Falcon Woburn

CF2C1500-001The male peregrine was observed this morning just loafing around in the general quarry area!

Peregrine: Lawrence

December 28, 2015 in On the Clock Tower

CF2C0833-001A late afternoon visit to the Clock Tower in Lawrence, under clear skies, light winds, and 30 degree temps, provided nice looks at one of the peregrines perched on the SE side of the tower just above the clock face.

Peregrine: Woburn, male

December 28, 2015 in Peregrine Falcon Woburn

CF2C0570-001Beautiful clear skies this morning with temps in the low 30’s, with winds out of the north at 15, and gusts over 20.  The male peregrine was seen in Woburn, initially in flight and then settling in on the side wall of the quarry.  The male has no leg bands.  It was making a few squawking sounds and then calmed down.

Peregrine Woburn: banded female

December 19, 2015 in Peregrine Falcon Woburn

CF2C0256-001An afternoon visit to observe Woburn Peregrines and found the female perched on a favorite utility pole basking in the later afternoon sun.  Note the leg bands (73/BD) on the lower left leg. Today the male was perched on a rocky outcropping nearby, but not much interaction between the two peregrines.

Peregrine Woburn: male perched in sun!

December 19, 2015 in Peregrine Falcon Woburn

CF2C0188-001The male peregrine was perched atop a rocky outcropping enjoying the views and the afternoon sun with his new mate nearby.  He watched her fly and return a number of times, but made no effort to change his position or move at all!