Lawrence Peregrines: steel beam perch

September 26, 2016 in Near the Clock Tower

_w7i5536-001Around this time of year, as the weather cools and the direction of morning sunlight changes, the Lawrence Peregrines will typically change morning perch locations to enjoy more of the morning sun.  A favorite off-season perch is on a steel I beam, just below the roof line, on the south side of the New Balance building along Merrimack Street in Lawrence.  It is a busy location with a set of traffic lights below…..but a nice place to be out of the wind and fully in the morning sun!

Lawrence Peregrine on weathervane!

September 21, 2016 in On the Clock Tower

_w7i4406-001Always a treat to see one of the Lawrence Peregrines perched on the Ayer Mill Clock Tower weathervane.  This has been one of the most regular perch locations and afford the resident peregrines a wonderful 360 degree view of their world.  This was a late afternoon sighting under clear skies and warm temps!

Lawrence Peregrines: female in nest box!

September 13, 2016 in In the Nest Box

_w7i3170-001During a short visit to the Clock Tower this morning, discovered the female inside the nest box.  She has been seen a bit more often on the nest box perch and inside the nest box.  She will move the gravel lining on the floor of the nest box at times, and other times she just sits and gazes out to the west and enjoys the views!

Lawrence Peregrines: female balancing outside nestbox!

August 31, 2016 in In the Nest Box

_w7i2389-001Made a short visit mid-afternoon to find the unbanded female in the midst of a balancing act on the perch pole outside of the nest box!

Lawrence Peregrine: adult male on the weathervane!

August 30, 2016 in On the Clock Tower

_W7I2079-001With wind out of the west at just under 10 MPH, 80 degrees, and clear blue skies, had a nice opportunity to observe the adult male Peregrine Falcon atop the Ayer Mill Clock Tower.  The male was seen in the late day sun perched on the back strut of the weathervane….a favorite perch over the years!

Lawrence Peregrines: adult pair

August 30, 2016 in On the Clock Tower

_W7I2033-001Checked all around the Clock Tower this morning only to find both Lawrence Peregrines on the east side in the shade.  What a morning with bright cobalt blue skies, very light winds and the temperature pushing through 70 degrees.  The adult pair have been seen together quite a bit over the past week.  Lots of idle perching time with little flight action.

One of the adults was perched on the upper left ledge above the clock face on the west of the tower.  The other peregrine was perched on top of the nest box window frame.

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Lawrence Peregrine: adult female cacking away!

August 23, 2016 in In the Nest Box

_W7I1221-001Had beautiful looks at the adult female peregrine falcon early this evening under clear skies, low humidity, SW winds at 13 MPH, and temp around 77 degrees.  It was about an hour before sunset under stunning light conditions!  The adult female was perched at the rim of the nestbox and then moved out onto the wooden perch.  The adult male was making aerial loops way overhead and that prompted a series of cacking replies from the female!

Lawrence Peregrine: the morning ledge!

August 22, 2016 in On the Clock Tower

_W7I0856-001One of the favorite morning perches is on a ledge above the west face of the Clock Tower.  A cool spot away from direct sun and rising temps.  Well hidden and easy for takeoff in hot pursuit!

Lawrence Peregrines: female perched at nest box!

August 16, 2016 in On the Clock Tower

_W7I0701-001Had a nice moment to observe both adults perching proximate to one another on the Clock Tower just after 6 pm.   The skies were overcast with light winds, light rain, 78 degrees and high humidity. The male was perched on the lateral post that sticks out from the nest box.  The bi-colored leg bands (6/4) were just barely visible. Peregrines maintain a high fidelity to the nest site and will actively defend their home site from any and all intruders.

The female was perched farther up on the NW corner of the roof on the Clock Tower!  She spent a bit of time caching away but did not move from her perch location.

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Lawrence Peregrine on Clock Tower!

August 16, 2016 in On the Clock Tower

_W7I0601-001On many mornings during the hot stretches, one of the peregrines is likely found in the shade on the west side of the Clock Tower.  One of the popular perches is on one of the ledges diagonally just above the clock face.  It provides the peregrine with shade, plenty of height, and a nice amount of space to loaf for a while with excellent views to the west and over the Merrimack River!