Fledge watch 7-15-14
By Rochester Falcon Watcher MAK
67 (F) 19 (C) with rain and fog to start, lots of humidity then when it cleared up later in the day it was marvelous
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Donna and I had quite the time keeping up with our falcon family when they got going today. There was plenty of high flying and fun on all our parts. There were some wet falcons but when the rain stopped the action kicked in. All 6 falcons were seen today.
Our 4 fledgling falcons made use of the Frontier Communications Tower, jail tower, Widows Walk, Mercury, Democrat & Chronicle, Crossroads and Times Square buildings. Talon tagging, chasing sparrows and bug catchers. We saw a fantastically fast chase after a Turkey Vulture from Dot.Ca (DC) and some great maneuvering in the air. 2 juvies locked talons over the parking lot next to the Times Square building, I believe one of them had food.
Lisa and DebbieH reported 3 juvies on the roof of the Democrat & Chronicle eating a big meal of pigeon as a 4th juvie was on the base of Mercury having a snack as well.
Donna and I took a break and on the way to my apartment at Seneca Towers I spotted Veteran on the northwest corner of the building-this was the first sighting for Donna of either of the ST pair.
Upon returning downtown in the evening, there was just a lot of flying going on with a lot of watchers watching. The list of those present tonight-Donna,Joyce,Carol, Lisa,Dana,Brian,Dick,Jeanne,Shaky,Carrie,CarlaP and myself.
We always smile when sharing space with our Rochester Peregrine Falcons! 🙂
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