After no sightings earlier in the week, discovered the male peregrine falcon in the middle of a morning snack on a ledge above the east facing clock face this morning under bright sun and very blue skies!  Upon completion of the snack, it launched into flight off to the south, made a big loop and landed on the rear strut of the NW facing weathervane!

Arrived at Clock Tower in Lawrence this morning and searched all over for the peregrines, only to find the male perched atop the bulb at the tippy top of the weathervane. The Ayer Mill Clock Tower is the world’s largest mill clock. Its four big glass faces are only 6 inches smaller than Big Ben in London. It is the most treasured icon of Lawrence, MA and reaches a height of 267 feet.  This clock tower’s four dials, lit by 125 bulbs on each face, and a 6,000-pound bell make it a well known landmark in the extended Merrimack Valley!

At this time of year, just before we hit Daylight Savings Time, it remains a nice treat to be able to make ashore visit late afternoon for a look at the peregrines, especially at the end of a sunny day with that last hour golden sunlight.  This photo was taken with about 20 minutes until sunset as the unbanded female struck a relaxed pose on the Clock Tower.  She was perched on a ledge below the clock face and on the NW corner of the building just above the next box!