Sunday Fledge Watch – 6/14/15
By Rochester Falcon Watcher Carol P.
7:30 am – 7:45 pm
Temps in the 80’s with sunshine and rain storms throughout the day. Lots of rain this afternoon!
Watchers during my watch: MAK, Larry O, Judy, Kathy O, Lisa McK, Pat, Linda (Braveheart), Joyce, Dana, Lou, Dan and Carol P.. Hope I didn’t forget anyone!
No fledge again today, but I think we’re getting really close. All the rain may be slowing things down.
Highlights:
Both Genesee and Bronx were joined by their big sister Cadence on the wall. She made it out to the north end AND she also made it to the top of the nest box!
Genesee easily jumped/flapped to the top of main camera a couple times today. The first time he could not get his balance and slid down to the nest box platform. The 2nd time, it took awhile, but he finally got his balance and stood up straight. He spent a lot of time strongly flapping his wings while up there until he finally made his way back down to the nest box. We were all very impressed.
Beauty and Dot.ca continue to hunt for their young and clear the airspace over and around the Times Square Bldg. They want nothing to be nearby when their young eyases take their first flights.
The Rochester Watchers are a special group of people that will keep watch over them and do our utmost best to keep them safe.
Here are some pictures from my Sunday Fledge Watch. Enjoy!
Be sure to click on any you would like to see larger and hover over them to see a description of the picture.
A special thanks to Kathy O for sitting with me in the pouring rain this afternoon. After everyone left, we hunkered down under our BIG umbrellas for what seemed forever. The eyases do love the rain and were out and about in it flapping and running. Just like any young children. lol 🙂
June 14th, 2015 at 10:23 PM
Thanks for sticking it out in the rain, Carol & Kathy O! Got some awesome pics today too! Let’s hope we get a few sunny days now! 🙂
June 14th, 2015 at 11:01 PM
Thanks Pat! Tomorrow looks like it will be a good day for a fledge. See you!
June 14th, 2015 at 11:21 PM
Great pics/report, Carol! Sorry we missed you last night..you left while we were on our way. So many watchers..what a dedicated bunch! I think Genesee is ready..it’s just a matter of time.
June 15th, 2015 at 9:33 AM
Very impressive pics.. They’re READY! I almost hate to see them fly (not really) because that’s the beginning of the end of seeing this family all together. Thank you for keeping them in sight a while longer!! It’s been a “very good year!” 😉
June 19th, 2015 at 7:03 AM
Sorry for being on hiatus everyone! I will hopefully have a chance to post some pics and stories soon. I have been out from morning to evening, some days without a break. This has (so far) been a very successful and satisfying fledge. All 3, as of this morning, are flying fairly well and landing better. At first, it’s those landings that get them. Take care everyone!