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Sunday Late Morning/Early Afternoon Falcon Watch – 12/14/14

By Rochester Falcon Watcher Carol P.

My watch time is very limited right now, so I was happy to find the time to get out today.  It was overcast and lightly raining the whole time I was out and the temp was hovering between 36 and 37 degrees (F).  At least it wasn’t the freezing cold we usually get this time of year.

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Since I was only able to get out once this week, I wanted to check all the falcon locations, starting with the west end of Kodak Park.  I did find a falcon there, but it wasn’t a Peregrine.  The smallest of the falcons in this area, a Kestrel, was hunting from the tall silver still.  Both Unity and Archer used to hunt from these same stills.

Kestrel at KP on Still 12-14-14*

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I saw no falcons at the BS location, where Pigott used to hang out.  All was very quiet there.

Downtown, I found Dot.ca on the south side of the OCSR on the top IBeam.

Dot.ca on OCSR Top IBeam South Side 12-14-14*

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I left DC to look for Beauty and when I returned Dot.ca was gone.  I went on the hunt again, looking for a falcon.  Just as I arrived at the Frontier Communication Tower (FCT), a falcon came in fast, landing on the southeast box below the platform.  It was Beauty.  She began to preen, periodically shaking the water from her feathers.

Beauty on FCT SE Box 12-14-14Beauty Takes Off From FCT 12-14-14*

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Beauty stretched out her wings and took off.  She flew over me heading south.  I expected to see her continue towards the Times Square Bldg, but she turned around.  She flew directly over me and then landed on the north end of the City Place Bldg, which is directly south of the Frontier Comm Twr.

Beauty Flies Overhead 12-14-14Beauty Flies Overhead 12-14-14*

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Beauty ducked out of view for a long time.  This is where we’ve seen her take baths on warm summer days.  Finally, she popped up onto the edge of the building.

Beauty on City Place 12-14-14Beauty Took Off From City Place 12-14-14*

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After a few minutes, she took off and headed back towards the FCT, again landing on the southeast box.

Beauty Flies Back to FCT 12-14-14Beauty Back on the SE Box of FCT 12-14-14*

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I left Beauty to go look for Dot.ca.  From the Broad St Bridge, I could see DC on the southeast corner of the Times Square Bldg. below the nest box level.

Dot.ca on TSB 12-14-14Dot.ca on TSB 12-14-14*

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Dot.ca took off while I was driving down to Aqueduct St, so I didn’t see which direction he headed.  Beauty was still on the Frontier Communication Tower when I ended my downtown watch.  I was not able to find Dot.ca.  Both had full crops, so both had eaten well today.

A quick stop at Seneca Towers and Russell Station on my way home.  No falcons found at either location.

It was a nice to see both Beauty and Dot.ca during my watch.

I’ll leave you with some pictures I took during my travels.  Enjoy!

Christmas Wreath 12-14-14Three Gulls in a Row 12-14-14City Snow Flake 12-14-14*

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Festive Sister Cities Bridge 12-14-14Unusual Holiday Display 12-14-14Powers Bldg 12-14-14*

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Take Off 12-14-14City Hall Wreath 12-14-14Small City Christmas Tree 12-14-14

5 Responses to “Sunday Late Morning/Early Afternoon Falcon Watch – 12/14/14”

  1. June Kogut Says:

    I loved the row of street lights, each supporting 1 sea gull (?) I think! Thanks for the pics, and for finding “OUR” birds, safe and sound ! J.

  2. Carol P. Says:

    You’re very welcome June! When I saw all three lights occupied by a gull, I knew I had to share. 🙂
    Take care!

  3. WLABarb Says:

    Glad you got to see Beauty and Dot.ca. Carol, thanks for your report and the Holiday tour of downtown Rochester.

  4. Patricia Rose Says:

    Enjoyed the pics, too! 😀

  5. Carol P. Says:

    Thanks for the comments Barb and Patricia! Downtown Rochester is really a very beautiful city. I love looking at all the old buildings and having the river pass through makes it even more beautiful and unique. 🙂


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