Peregrine pair!

February 28, 2013 in On the Clock Tower

Another late afternoon visit to the Clock Tower and upon arrival was able to observe both Peregrines atop the weathervane with one on the bow and the other on the stern of the weathervane viking ship.  Alwyas nice to see them hanging out together.  After a bit the female moved to the perch on the nest box and then to the top of a nearby utility pole.  The utility pole provided a much closer view in very late afternoon light.  Thanks to the proximity, the V/5 leg bands were visible with the “5” very clear.  These close up moments are truly special!

Photos posted: http://www.pbase.com/birdshots/image/149143457  Click “next” in upper right to advance frames……enjoy!

Peregrine limbo dance!

June 1, 2012 in In the Nest Box

This was an amazing Friday afternoon sequence.  The weather was cloudy and cool.  The male chick was endlessy flapping and you could just feel that he was so close to fledging, but not just yet!  The female was waiting and watching patiently.  The female adult returns to the nest box with prey and they all enjoy a snack.  the female then proceeds to perform a limbo dance on the perch pole.  She put on quite a show with the complete attention of the chicks!

More photos (18) posted online: http://www.pbase.com/birdshots/image/143834838

Peregrine stories keep rolling in from blog readers:

Peregrine falcon chickens make an appearance in Racine

Peregrine falcons nest on a rooftop in Elizabeth

VIDEO: Macomb County Welcomes Peregrine Falcon Chicks Webber and Otis

Baby falcon chicks under I-5 Ship Canal Bridge

GF peregrine falcons apparently add to brood

Banding of falcon chicks helps track movements, keep tabs on dwindling population

The peregrines‘ banding: A story of growth and loss

Canton Club crowd views falcon banding

 

Preparing to fledge!

May 29, 2012 in Chicks Only, In the Nest Box

Peregrine male chick is ready to go and preparing to fledge later this week!  He has been flapping regularly each day and itching to fledge. The female is taking her time and is clearly on a different schedule!

Peregrines in the news:

Season’s falcon chicks banded

Westar to band falcon chicks May 30

Falcon Chicks Banded And Checked

New hatch for Kansas City’s skyscraper-dwelling peregrine falcons

 

Peregrine adults guarding the chicks!

May 24, 2012 in On the Clock Tower

The adult Peregrines continue to stay in and near the nest box.  They regularly feed the chicks and then stay nearby but often times outside of the nest box or perched on the tower in proximity of the nest box.

 

Links to news on other Peregrines:

Four peregrine falcon chicks at Ambassador Bridge             

Baby Peregrine Falcon Chicks in North Bend Receive Tags

Three falcon chicks hatch at Statesman Towers

 

 

 

Peregrine chicks feeding time!

May 11, 2012 in In the Nest Box

Feeding time again for chicks!  They continue to be regularly fed by both parents.  The unhatched eggs remain undisturbed in the gravel lined nestbox.  They are now getting big enough and ready for leg banding to take place.

Peregrine eggs ready to hatch!

April 22, 2012 in In the Nest Box

As of late afternoon, Saturday, April 21, the Peregrines continue to incubate the 4 eggs in the nest box.  For a moment, the 4 eggs were left unattended during the incubation change over time.  This provides all of us with a nice clear view of the 4 brownish colored eggs.  They appear to be in excellent shape.  Based on the fourth and final egg being laid on Saturday, March 24th, Tom French at Mass Wildlife estimated an approximate incubation period of 28 days with a projection that chicks will hatch today or over the next few days.  Stay tuned to the New Balance webcam!

New Balance web cam link: http://lawrenceperegrines.com/awrence-falcon-cam/